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.
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Reviews (581)
What Guests Are Saying
Jumbo Rocks Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with stunning views, quiet nights, and easy access to hiking trails and climbing opportunities. Many campsites provide a sense of privacy and seclusion, especially if chosen wisely, while facilities like clean restrooms enhance the camping experience. However, some sites are closely situated, which can lead to noise and foot traffic from neighbors, and the presence of bees may be bothersome for some visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Jumbo Rocks Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with stunning views, quiet nights, and easy access to hiking trails and climbing opportunities. Many campsites provide a sense of privacy and seclusion, especially if chosen wisely, while facilities like clean restrooms enhance the camping experience. However, some sites are closely situated, which can lead to noise and foot traffic from neighbors, and the presence of bees may be bothersome for some visitors.
Review Summary
Thomas L
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Camping in the middle of the Park among the Jumbo rocks is always fun.
Chris P
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Jumbo Rocks is an excellent place to camp in Joshua Tree NP due to it's central location. Last year we camped at Indian Cove, which was very cool but necessitated a lot of driving. For a family with an elementary school-aged child, there was endless exploring. Star gazing at night is spectacular.
There is zero cell service in most of the park, but we were able to send texts via T-Mobile statelite messaging. No potable water, so bring a bunch. The sites are mostly very small. Much smaller than other parks but neccesitated by the terrain. Fellow campers were very good about quiet hours, no late partying, etc. despite it being a Spring Break week.
The most dissapointing thing was that that capmground was 100% booked for the week, however, there were MANY noshow sites. Nice to not be so croweded if you are staying there, but disappointing if you are trying to book a campsite. People should be better and cancel the sites they are not going to use. Be better, people.
Andy S
VerifiedApril 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
One of the more Beautiful campgrounds I have ever seen. The Campsite was excellent too
Barbara G
VerifiedApril 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful well maintained park! Very special place. Thank you to all the rangers and staff that care for Joshua Tree.
Satish S
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful rocks surrounding! Loved it! But campsites are very close to each other
James H
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Clean and quiet despite being Spring Break and completely full. Trail from campground to skull rock enjoyable.
Jenna E
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
The campground was clean and quiet. Our site was amazing. Would highly recommend. Note there is NO water in the campground.
Albert R
VerifiedMarch 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Jumbo rocks is a gem. Site 41 fits a motorhome you can use your pop out but you gotta button up real close. You need blocks to level out, it’s on a slant. There is room for 1 tent but it’s not very level, you can probably get another small tent but the area isn’t too level. Cool rocks for the kids to climb right at your site. Would stay at this site again.
Annette M
VerifiedMarch 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
The weather was pretty bad, but that’s not your fault. We camp in a van and when we left for the day we left our levelers and chocks. Someone stole them while we were gone. Also, not your fault, but really disappointing. I think it’s unfortunate that a hiking trail goes right down the main road. We were very close to the entrance, so there were a lot of people walking by ALL DAY. The park is beautiful but this wasn’t one of our favorite National Park campgrounds…
Hanjun W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
The campsite environment is very good. Camping in the wilderness is quite enjoyable.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.9922 / -116.062
Elevation: 1333 feet
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: June 4, 2026
