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About Jumbo Rocks Campground
Number of accommodations: 119
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
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Reviews (727)
What Guests Are Saying
Jumbo Rocks Campground offers spacious, private sites with breathtaking views and excellent stargazing opportunities, making it a favorite among campers. The campground features clean facilities, easy access to hiking trails, and a unique landscape ideal for rock climbing and exploration, particularly enjoyable for families. Some minor drawbacks include occasional noise from nearby campers, limited shade, and a few bees, but overall, visitors highly recommend the site for its beauty and tranquility.
What Guests Are Saying
Jumbo Rocks Campground offers spacious, private sites with breathtaking views and excellent stargazing opportunities, making it a favorite among campers. The campground features clean facilities, easy access to hiking trails, and a unique landscape ideal for rock climbing and exploration, particularly enjoyable for families. Some minor drawbacks include occasional noise from nearby campers, limited shade, and a few bees, but overall, visitors highly recommend the site for its beauty and tranquility.
Review Summary
Ron E
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
We recently had the pleasure of dry camping at Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National Park, and our stay was absolutely awesome.
The campground offers a truly unique and beautiful setting, surrounded by stunning rock formations and incredible desert scenery. It was the perfect place to unplug, relax, and fully enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere. Even without hookups, the dry camping experience was comfortable and relaxing.
One thing that truly stood out was the restrooms. The bathrooms were the cleanest vault bathrooms I’ve ever seen — and they didn’t smell at all, which is saying a lot for vault facilities. It was clear they are very well maintained.
The rangers were also very nice, welcoming, and helpful, which made the experience even better. You can tell the staff genuinely cares about the campground and its visitors.
We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Jumbo Rocks Campground to anyone looking for an unforgettable desert camping experience.
Jennette S
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Picturesque campground with large boulders. No electric or water, but great hiking trails right from the campground.
Raina G
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Great site, aside from hikers walking through. Evidently there is a popular trail right behind the site, so many hikers came through, but they were respectful. Clean, beautiful site, and quiet, friendly neighbors. I will be booking the site again.
Katrina D
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
The Jumbo Rocks Campground is in a convenient central location for exploring the park. The huge rocks and desert plants give it a great ambiance. We enjoyed the ranger programs at the amphitheater in the campground and used the hiking trails that are accessible from it without having to drive.
Cathy O
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Wonderful open skies, rocks to climb, paths to hike. Note that it is sandy and bring your own water.
Nancy K
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
The rocks are awesome
Daniel H
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Coming to Joshua tree since the mid 70s I’ve pretty much covered the whole park and have narrowed down the areas I’d like to meander the most one of them is jumbo rock Campground, and the area north of it and south of it but now I’ve been told that I can only spend 14 nights in Joshua tree. This will be hard for me as I usually stay 30 nights total over several trips.
Juan M
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
The Best camping site in Joshua Tree. Awesome scenery in any direction. It seems because of all the Jumbo Raocks you can use them for cover from sun. It also helps with the blocking out of what lights there is. From the surrounding City and Military Base. Its so fantastic at night. Im a happier more relax person due to that magical place call Joshua Tree...
Jose G
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
My family and I stay Fri-Sun at site 1. The sight is spacious and clean, the only downside is everyone entering or exiting will look in the sight, not too much privacy.
I had a 6 person tent and 2 other large structures and never felt cramped. The campground is well maintained with only no flush toilets available. I highly recommend this campground!
Michael B
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
We love Joshua Tree.
Location Jumbo Rocks Campground
Address:
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
United States
Jumbo Rocks Campground is accessible via California State Route 62, which is approximately 15 miles to the south, connecting to the town of Twentynine Palms.
Elevation: 1333 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Twentynine Palms (about 21 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more!
- Reservations are required year round and can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance.
- A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out (noon) time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (noon) on the day following the arrival date.
- The park allows six people, two vehicles and three tents per site, however, some sites are small and may not accommodate the maximum number of people and vehicles. See Site Details for specifics. There is no overflow parking. Trailers count as a vehicle.
- Please call 760-367-5554 for information.
- $30 per vehicle entrance fee is in addition to camping fee.
- There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites; nor is a dump station located nearby. Potable water is available at the Oasis Visitor Center, 11 miles away.
- Generator use is permitted only from 7–9 am, noon–2 pm, and 5–7 pm.
- Pets are not allowed on trails but are welcome in the campground, on any dirt road or within 100 feet of any road. Pets must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long at all times. Pets may not be left unattended or tied to an object; leaving pets in unattended vehicles is strongly discouraged – especially on warm days.
- Don’t Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near the park and burning it on-site, and do not use park vegetation, living or dead, for fuel.
- All organized events require a special use permit and must be held in designated areas; contact the Special Park Use Coordinator, jeannie_wilson@nps.gov.
- Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation. Late Cancellation Fees: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
- STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center.
- FIRE BAN fire restriction are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning fires, and charcoal grills. NO Fires! Only gas or propane stoves are permitted. Starting June 15, ending October 1st of every year.
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Last updated: September 1, 2026
