Black Rock Campground

Black Rock Campground
Black Rock Campground
BLACK ROCK CAMPGROUND RANGER STATION
BLACK ROCK CAMPGROUND
BLACK ROCK CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

94 total sites

RV Sites

34 sites

Tent Sites

60 sites

About Black Rock Campground

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park. Its location on the park's northern perimeter makes it a popular rest stop for hikers, birders, horseback riders and RV campers. Black Rock is one of four campgrounds in the national park that requires reservations year-round. To get the most out of your visit, Plan Like a Park Ranger Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70 to 90 degrees during the day and drop anywhere between 40 to 60 degrees at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to uncomfortably high desert heat. Black Rock is at an elevation of 4,000 feet and has a mix of both sun and shade. 

Number of accommodations: 94

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

94 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
008, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
010, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
012, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
016, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
021, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
023, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
026, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
027, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
028, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
030, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
031, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
032, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
034, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
035, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
037, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
038, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
039, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
040, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
042, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
044, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
049, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
050, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
051, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
052, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
053, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
054, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
055, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
056, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
057, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
058, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
060, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 068, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
069, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
070, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
072, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
073, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
074, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
075, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
078, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
079, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
080, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
081, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
082, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
083, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
084, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
085, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
086, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
087, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
088, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
091, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
092, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 093, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
094, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
096, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 097, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 098, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 099, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (1163)

What Guests Are Saying

Black Rock Campground offers a beautiful and clean environment with well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and friendly staff. Many visitors appreciated the spacious campsites, proximity to hiking trails, and stunning night skies for stargazing. While there were some complaints about noise from neighboring sites and the need for road improvements, overall experiences were positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.2
1163 reviews
5
55.5%
646
4
23.3%
271
3
10.4%
121
2
7.6%
88
1
3.2%
37

Kalvin L

Verified

June 8, 2026 Stayed at: 061, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

I recently camped at Black Rock Canyon Campground and had a great experience. The campground was peaceful, well-maintained, and a perfect place to enjoy the desert scenery. It had that classic Joshua Tree feel, with beautiful open views, clean surroundings, and a quiet atmosphere that made it easy to relax.

The campsites were nicely laid out, and it felt like there was enough space to enjoy the outdoors without feeling too crowded. The location is also convenient, especially if you want access to hiking trails, stargazing, or just a quiet night away from the city.

The night sky was one of the highlights. Once it got dark, the stars were beautiful, and the campground had a calm, peaceful feeling that made the trip worth it. Overall, Black Rock Canyon Campground is a great spot for a simple, relaxing camping trip. I would definitely recommend it and would be happy to camp there again.

Monica L

Verified

June 8, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

这已经是今年第三次来到这里,很喜欢这里的环境,干净整洁,非常棒的营地。

Sheila J

Verified

June 11, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Black Rock Campground

3

Not all sites are level (they did note that before booking). We booked a trailer site for our RV which had plenty of room, it just took us some time to get level. We had loud neighbors well after the midnight hour. It is located outside the park but not too far. The roads inside the campground are very nasty and could use some paving. Did have a dump station available. Not sure that we would choose to camp here with our RV in the future.

Alexandra H

Verified

June 11, 2026 Stayed at: 068, Loop: Black Rock Campground

4

Site 68 was nice. It had a little shade and a tree in between our site and the next one. No site on the other side. The water spigot was located next to our site, but nobody came for water. Mostly everyone had RVs. Someone did pull in around 1 AM and was quite noisy. That was the only complaint.

Valerie E

Verified

June 12, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Great campground close to loop trail. Well maintained camp sites and facility. Friendly staff in Visitor Center.

Katja R

Verified

June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Black Rock Campground

4

We had a good time, the hikes are 👍 missed the shower greatly. Even a cold one would have been appreciated.

Mike T

Verified

June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 062, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Great place to stay, right in-between so big Joshua Trees!

Susie S

Verified

June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 066, Loop: Black Rock Campground

2

This campsite is close to the others, just next to the other people

Jeff S

Verified

June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 061, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Park Rangers were super helpful! Great suggestions for the must see areas in Joshua Tree National Park. Campground was super clean as well as the facilities. Definitely coming back for a longer stay!

Dora E

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

One of my favorite campgrounds. Great location. Easy access to great trails and panoramic views. Campground is well maintained.

Location Black Rock Campground

Address:
9800 Black Rock Canyon Road
Yucca Valley, CA, 92284
United States

Highway access

Black Rock Campground is accessible via Interstate 10 and Route 62. From Interstate 10, take Route 62 into Yucca Valley, then proceed south on Joshua Lane for approximately five miles to reach the campground.

Elevation: 1231 feet

Distance to downtown

5.2 mi drive to downtown Yucca Valley (about 11 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: August 31, 2026

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