Black Rock Campground

Black Rock campground is a great spot! It was a bit noisy, definitely sold out for the night (April 15, 2024), but we had a reservation. Another review I read stated that they don't mark which sites are reserved and you may have to kick someone out of your site, but that was not the case for us. Our site was marked reserved and waiting empty for us despite the full campground. Black Rock has awesome bathrooms with counter space and running water. I know that doesn't seem like much, but most of the campgrounds in Joshua Tree do not have running water, let alone electricity in the bathrooms or anywhere to rest your toiletries. It's right on the edge of the park so you may not even feel like you're in it, but technically you are! Our site (31) was *mostly* flat. We are car sleepers, so it was a little noticeable but not too bad. Each site was well-equipped with a grill, a fire pit and a picnic table. Site 31 is a very short walk to the bathrooms, dumpsters, and water spigot. The rangers here are very friendly and helpful. The campground also has its own little nature center where you can get souvenirs, chat with rangers, and learn about the park via some exhibits.

Trails next to the park. The site was not leveled but we were aware when we reserved it.

The Black Rock CG lies in a very nice surrounding. Restrooms are good but the narrow driveways need to be rebuild. What really needs to be done is setting up signs to find the sites or even the exit. You need a map to find your way. The site number is not enough.

very quiet campground with friendly staff and friendly campers

Outstanding the Rangers went over and above to accommodate me

Black rock is the best. the Rangers are very friendly and went over and above to accommodate me

I was in site 11. I was not allowed to bring my 13 ft teardrop trailer which would easily have fit in the space. Instead I had to pitch a tent in the wind between 2 huge trailers in a site that had all the allure of a parking lot. My worst experience at a Joshua Tree campground.

Good campsite. Clean bathrooms, flushing toilets. Not too far from Joshua tree entrance. Will stay again. Family had a great time.

The camp roads are in terrible shape with the site we were assigned to be in just as bad of shape. We stopped at the ranger station after a very rough ride up to it and the ranger was very helpful. He said that they were due to have roads replaced in 2025.

the campground is great, perfect location for hikes in Joshua Tree, very easy access. Maybe we were unlucky but there were many noisy campers, with music and shouting all night long.