Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates6 total sites · $55 avg/night
Tent Sites
6 sites
$55/night
average
About Sheep Pass Group
Number of accommodations: 6
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Hiking
Year-round
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (271)
What Guests Are Saying
Sheep Pass Group Campground is highly praised for its spacious sites, ideal for both large and small groups, and offers excellent amenities like clean restrooms, fire pits, and picnic tables. Reviewers love the scenic views, rock scrambling opportunities, and stargazing experiences, making it a favorite camping destination. While some mention issues like wind and rodent concerns, overall, the positive experiences and beautiful surroundings overshadow these minor drawbacks.
What Guests Are Saying
Sheep Pass Group Campground is highly praised for its spacious sites, ideal for both large and small groups, and offers excellent amenities like clean restrooms, fire pits, and picnic tables. Reviewers love the scenic views, rock scrambling opportunities, and stargazing experiences, making it a favorite camping destination. While some mention issues like wind and rodent concerns, overall, the positive experiences and beautiful surroundings overshadow these minor drawbacks.
Review Summary
Andrew M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2022 • Stayed at: G04, Loop: Group Area
This place is magical
Myin J
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: G05, Loop: Group Area
Great site over all. Good space between camp sites. The limited facilities were well maintained.
We were in site 5, and the only down side was the very strong winds (we where there the last week of December).
If we camped here again we would try for one of the sites closer to the hill side (1, 2 or 3).
Myin J
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: G05, Loop: Group Area
Great site over all. Good space between camp sites. The limited facilities were well maintained.
We were in site 5, and the only down side was the very strong winds (we where there the last week of December).
If we camped here again we would try for one of the sites closer to the hill side (1, 2 or 3).
Yitzhak G
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: G04, Loop: Group Area
Overall I can't complain about the campsite itself, it was clean and organized. My only complaint is that it was double-booked and i found another group camping there. We ended up sharing the site but that shouldn't happen and one of us should get at least a partial refund
Yitzhak G
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: G04, Loop: Group Area
Overall I can't complain about the campsite itself, it was clean and organized. My only complaint is that it was double-booked and i found another group camping there. We ended up sharing the site but that shouldn't happen and one of us should get at least a partial refund
Elizabeth N
VerifiedDecember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: G06, Loop: Group Area
amazing spot! 10/10 recommend
Elizabeth N
VerifiedDecember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: G06, Loop: Group Area
amazing spot! 10/10 recommend
Devin R
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: G04, Loop: Group Area
We loved Sheep's Pass. The location is perfect for accessing most of the sites in the Northwest side of the park and sits between several. The campground and surrounding boulders were beautiful, and it was a perfect space to view the sunset. We camped in sites 4 and 5 and had to move back-and-forth, but it was easy and convenient. We also had a smaller party than expected and came in below the minimum threshold, but the park staff were accommodating. Joshua Tree is truly magical and this is a great way to experience it.
Devin R
VerifiedNovember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: G04, Loop: Group Area
We loved Sheep's Pass. The location is perfect for accessing most of the sites in the Northwest side of the park and sits between several. The campground and surrounding boulders were beautiful, and it was a perfect space to view the sunset. We camped in sites 4 and 5 and had to move back-and-forth, but it was easy and convenient. We also had a smaller party than expected and came in below the minimum threshold, but the park staff were accommodating. Joshua Tree is truly magical and this is a great way to experience it.
Edward J
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: G05, Loop: Group Area
Right in the center of Joshua tree with cleaner than expected restrooms. Usually for big groups. Beautiful stars. Temperature for camping is perfect in Nov/Oct
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.
Elevation: 1388 feet
17 mi drive to downtown Twentynine Palms (about 27 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more!
- 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.
- Overnight Facilities: 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. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite. *Note: the entire reservation will be cancelled for no-shows.
- Each visitor may only reserve 3 group sites for a specific date.
- 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
- This campground is limited to tent camping only; recreational vehicles and habitable trailers are prohibited.
- 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.
- $30 per vehicle entrance fee is in addition to camping fee. Passes can be purchased ahead of time here.
- Potable water is available at the Oasis Visitor Center or West Entrance, 13 miles away.
- 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
- 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 2, 2026
