About Sheep Pass Group
Number of accommodations: 6
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (131)
What Guests Are Saying
Sheep Pass Group Campground offers an excellent experience with spacious sites, clean restrooms, and beautiful views, making it ideal for large groups. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, rock scrambling opportunities, and access to nearby attractions. Some minor issues include wind and occasional noise from neighboring campers, but overall, guests report a memorable stay and look forward to returning.
What Guests Are Saying
Sheep Pass Group Campground offers an excellent experience with spacious sites, clean restrooms, and beautiful views, making it ideal for large groups. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, rock scrambling opportunities, and access to nearby attractions. Some minor issues include wind and occasional noise from neighboring campers, but overall, guests report a memorable stay and look forward to returning.
Review Summary
Lenin R
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G03, Loop: Group Area
First time visiting had an amazing time everybody around us friendly the heights are amazing temperature and scenery was mine blowing highly recommend it
Amanda R
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G04, Loop: Group Area
Site 4 has limited space to set up tents and the space it does have is directly next to the fire pit and tables. This made for a slightly crowded feel for a campsite. Still had a great trip!
Karla V
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G06, Loop: Group Area
Beautiful group site, my favorite camping experience.
Jeremy F
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G01, Loop: Group Area
The camp site was beautiful and our experience there was great. I had never been to the park before and to get to stay there for several days to take everything in was amazing.
Sarah S
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G06, Loop: Group Area
Excellent group campground! Very spacious sites with large firepits and bbq grills. Clean pit toilets (psa to look put the seat down to keep the smells out). Great access to Ryan Mountain trail right from the campground plus tons of rocks to scramble nearby both against Ryan and across the road, where you can find nearly instant privacy even on a busy weekend day.
Only weird thing was people scrambling right in our camp while we were eating breakfast (I mean like less than 15 ft away in a big group basically hanging out looking down on us eating). We asked them to leave but it was just weird given how much space there is around camp to choose from, and they weren't climbers doing any specific route.
Other than that, great experience. We went early November so days were pleasant but nights were a little chilly. Given the big fire and early and cold nights puts we plowed through a ton of firewood and ended up swinging through town in the middle of the trip for more. Not a big deal because town is only 30 min away and has some cute coffee shops and restaurants too.
PETER B
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G02, Loop: Group Area
Great campsite in the middle of the park for a larger group. Good scrambling all around.
Matthew C
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G03, Loop: Group Area
Be watchful of squatters in your campsite.
Richie Q
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G02, Loop: Group Area
Great campsite that allows for larger groups. Or even a great campsite for two. Hardly anyone around unlike neighboring Jumbo rocks which is always packed. nice trail from campsite that connects to Ryan Mt. Trailhead as well. Definitely coming back
Gary H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G06, Loop: Group Area
We have stayed at Sheep Pass countless times. It is our favorite campground in the park We prefer site #6 as it is separate from the other 5 sites. We have anywhere between 6-12 people with 6 vehicles and there is plenty of room.
The only complaint is in regards to making reservations. So many times the sites are listed as "booked" with no availability.
However when we arrive for just a drive through....the sites are empty. This happens every year. No one including the rangers can explain it.
James R
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: G03, Loop: Group Area
A beautiful space in one of the fun and beautiful locations on earth
Location Sheep Pass Group
Address:
74485 National Park Dr
Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
United States
Take Interstate 10 to Route 62. From the town of Joshua Tree turn south on Park Blvd. and continue through the West Entrance. The campground is 13 miles from the entrance station and the city of Twentynine Palms.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.9992 / -116.118
Elevation: 1388 feet
Policies & Rules
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Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park β trail maps and more! |
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Reservations required and can be made the day of visit on Recreation.gov depending on availability. Please claim a site only if a reservation has been made and be prepared to show your reservation confirmation via screenshot or printout. |
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No-Shows
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Each visitor may only reserve 3 group sites for a specific date. |
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For changes, cancellations or refunds call Recreation.gov at 888-448-1474. For specific campground questions call 760-367-5554. For additional park information visit www.nps.gov/jotr |
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This campground is limited to tent camping only; recreational vehicles and habitable trailers are prohibited. |
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There is no overflow parking. You are responsible for reading the details for the campsite you reserve. The number of vehicles allowed in group sites varies depending on the space available. |
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$30 per vehicle entrance fee is in addition to camping fee. Passes can be purchased ahead of time here. |
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Potable water is available at the Oasis Visitor Center or West Entrance, 13 miles away. |
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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 β especially on warm days. |
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Donβt 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. |
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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 |
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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. |
