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

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

94 total 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 ft and has a mix of both sun and shade. 

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
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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
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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
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 006, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 008, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 010, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 011, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 012, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 013, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 014, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 015, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 016, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 020, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 021, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 022, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 023, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 024, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 025, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 026, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 027, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 028, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 029, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 030, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 031, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 032, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 034, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 035, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 037, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 038, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 039, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 040, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 041, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 042, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 043, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 044, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 045, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 046, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 047, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 048, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 049, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 050, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 051, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 052, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 053, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 054, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 055, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 056, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 057, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 058, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 059, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 060, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly
🚐 061, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 062, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 063, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 064, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 065, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 066, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 067, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 068, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 069, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 070, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 071, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly
⛺ 072, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 073, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 074, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 075, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 076, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 078, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 079, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 080, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 081, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 082, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 083, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 084, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly
⛺ 085, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 086, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 087, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 088, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly
🚐 090, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 091, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 092, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 093, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 094, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 095, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 096, Loop: Black Rock Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 097, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 098, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 099, Loop: Black Rock Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel

Reviews (1178)

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
1178 reviews
5
55.5%
654
4
23.5%
277
3
10.4%
122
2
7.5%
88
1
3.1%
37

Alex K

Verified

May 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Black Rock Campground

4

Campsite was spacious and clean. Trails were plentiful. Facilities were good. Would definitely come back.

Patrick v

Verified

May 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Een hele mooie natuur camping met prachtige plekken en mooie uitzichten.

Yuzhe G

Verified

May 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Black Rock Campground

3

space too small. Only enough to have 2 tents. And it is very windy. Maybe it can be better in other dates

Alex K

Verified

May 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Black Rock Campground

4

Campsite was spacious and clean. Trails were plentiful. Facilities were good. Would definitely come back.

Lucas E

Verified

May 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: Black Rock Campground

3

Black Rock is, as described also by others, a weird campground. Officially it's part of the National Park and it's in the parks boundaries, but it's entry lies quite hidden away from the west park entrance. The campground itself is a collection of uneven terraces that lies uphill with little vegitation other than some Joshua & Yuca trees. The visitor center was closed by time of visiting. The place feels - other than many other campers - deserted and left behind. Site 82 is an uneven, large site with a broken fire ring, and lies very exposed on top of a little hill. The roads, particularly on the south part of the campgrounds (around this site), are quite rough. The only real advantage is that it's close to the restrooms, and it has a decent view of Yuca Valley at night.

Maria M

Verified

May 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Black Rock Campground

4

Nice campground

Lucas E

Verified

May 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: Black Rock Campground

3

Black Rock is, as described also by others, a weird campground. Officially it's part of the National Park and it's in the parks boundaries, but it's entry lies quite hidden away from the west park entrance. The campground itself is a collection of uneven terraces that lies uphill with little vegitation other than some Joshua & Yuca trees. The visitor center was closed by time of visiting. The place feels - other than many other campers - deserted and left behind. Site 82 is an uneven, large site with a broken fire ring, and lies very exposed on top of a little hill. The roads, particularly on the south part of the campgrounds (around this site), are quite rough. The only real advantage is that it's close to the restrooms, and it has a decent view of Yuca Valley at night.

Maria M

Verified

May 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Black Rock Campground

4

Nice campground

Ray C

Verified

May 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

We were pleasantly surprised with the how quiet the entire campsite was -- despite being fairly full. Access to Joshua Tree was easy, the roads and parking areas were well maintained, restroom facilities were clean, and the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. We definitely will return!

Ray C

Verified

May 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

We were pleasantly surprised with the how quiet the entire campsite was -- despite being fairly full. Access to Joshua Tree was easy, the roads and parking areas were well maintained, restroom facilities were clean, and the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. We definitely will return!

Location & Directions for Black Rock Campground

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

Elevation: 1,231 ft

Getting There

Take Interstate 10 to Route 62 into the town of Yucca Valley. Turn south on Joshua Lane and follow signs to campground, about five miles from the turn.
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Nearest town

Yucca Valley, CA - 5.2 mi

About 11 min to downtown

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.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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