About Sheep Pass Group
Number of accommodations: 6
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Mark S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: G05, Loop: Group Area
We camp at Sheep Pass every year and love it. The kids enjoy scrambling around the rocks directly behind our campsite and it's also a short drive from trailheads and rock climbing options. The restrooms are well maintained, which is a plus.
Zachary M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: G02, Loop: Group Area
Great glorious
Anthony C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: G03, Loop: Group Area
Very good campsite you won't regret it :)
Miriam S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: G03, Loop: Group Area
The park ranger was very nice and helpful. Camping at Sheep Pass was a wonderful experience. The website was very detailed on what to expect, so we prepared for the necessities. The area was clean and very minimal human impact was seen. There are signs of what to look for for wildlife.
I recommend this for those who are looking to disconnect with electronics and reconnect with nature.
Mike J
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: G01, Loop: Group Area
This last weekend for sheep pass campsites 1 & 2 was a disaster. I have been a heading a group of family, friend, and work mates to joshua tree for 30 years. We have, in the past, enjoyed our stay immensely. This year, as you may be aware, the park was overrun by the social media hype of the meteor shower. If people had found parking lots or turn offs from the road, that would have left us unaffected. Instead they came in droves into sheep pass (past the reservations required sign) and into the parking lots of our campsites and, in cases, confronted us and refused to leave. People (strangers) were just walking through and amidst out tents. I had little grandkids and the children of friends i had to worry about. I don't know these people IN THE CAMPSITES I PAID $100 FOR and their driving was often reckless and and too fast. There was no time to enjoy the star gazing we came to do and the onslaught of headlights alone ruined any chance we had. I don't know, so please advise who to formally lodge a complaint to, but i want to pursue a full refund for this. I spent $100 (two campsites, 1 & 2) and drove 3 hours one way for this catastrophe.
Catalina B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: G06, Loop: Group Area
Favorite Group Campsite! Has a lot of flat areas to set up camp. Lots of room for tent setups, some separated areas for more privacy. The bathrooms are well kept and clean.
Robert P
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: G05, Loop: Group Area
The Sheep Pass Group site was amazing. Incredible rocks for the kids to play in and climb. Great space for what we needed.
Dena C
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: G03, Loop: Group Area
Sheep Pass is a great camping spot! We have been camping in Joshua Tree for 14 years and 12 of them have been at Sheep Pass. It’s beautiful, camp sites are nicely spaced and the bathrooms are wonderful! (especially for ones that don’t flush) The site is very centrally located within the park to make it easier to get to various other places. Love it!
Robert C
VerifiedApril 28, 2023 • Stayed at: G05, Loop: Group Area
Great location, clean restrooms. Great overall experience
Nasiema M
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: G05, Loop: Group Area
I bookmarked this spot for future group camping. 😃
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 – 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 – especially on warm days. |
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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. |
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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. |
