Black Rock Campground

Nice facilities, for tent camping it’s good to search for roomier sites. Bathrooms clean and with water. Great location near many trailheads. We stayed here then next day moved truck to close by trailhead parking.

Nice facilities, for tent camping it’s good to search for roomier sites. Bathrooms clean and with water. Great location near many trailheads. We stayed here then next day moved truck to close by trailhead parking.

Blackrock Campsite 32. Good site, plenty of space for two tents, nice proximity to the lavatory (for those who get up to go every AM between 3 and 4!). Slight grade (not exactly level) in spots, but nothing to fret about. My only criticism is the close proximity to neighboring campers. But everybody was decent and respectful during our visit. The Panorama Trail (TH in Blackrock Campground) is a must do. There are other nice hikes out of Blackrock, but we did more exploring in the JTNP proper.

At this stage in my life (I'm 72yo), I am ticking off bucket list adventures (I have a few more to go). Otherwise, I would say that JTNP is a repeatable adventure.

(Site 63) It was to be only overnight after 14 days of desert boondocking & even before set up was completed my husband wanted to stay another night. So we did (site was available). The weather was amazing, so quiet, calm and no high winds (was in a sandstorm near Salton Sea).
Unfortunately the site wasn't close to being level and needed a 5" lift on one side but we had the resources and it worked.
It used to be a Jellystone Park so many sites are larger than in the other CG in JTNP so our 30' fifth wheel fit with room to spare. There are many, I believe my husband counted 12 sites that our rig would fit. Many were good for small Class Cs and vans. Plenty of tent sites.

Main park of JTNP is only accessible via a couple of hiking trails, no vehicle access except by leaving CG and going to west entrance from Yucca Valley. Hence no National Park pass is not needed for Black Rock Campground.

Washroom were clean (no drying apparatus) and although dogs aren't allowed on the hiking trails, there was enough to keep our dog busy sniffing. Saw roadrunners, heard & saw plenty of birds, a harmless snake and a dark sky at night.

We'd come back and stay a week. And pop into the main park of the national park.

Blackrock Campsite 32. Good site, plenty of space for two tents, nice proximity to the lavatory (for those who get up to go every AM between 3 and 4!). Slight grade (not exactly level) in spots, but nothing to fret about. My only criticism is the close proximity to neighboring campers. But everybody was decent and respectful during our visit. The Panorama Trail (TH in Blackrock Campground) is a must do. There are other nice hikes out of Blackrock, but we did more exploring in the JTNP proper.

At this stage in my life (I'm 72yo), I am ticking off bucket list adventures (I have a few more to go). Otherwise, I would say that JTNP is a repeatable adventure.

(Site 63) It was to be only overnight after 14 days of desert boondocking & even before set up was completed my husband wanted to stay another night. So we did (site was available). The weather was amazing, so quiet, calm and no high winds (was in a sandstorm near Salton Sea).
Unfortunately the site wasn't close to being level and needed a 5" lift on one side but we had the resources and it worked.
It used to be a Jellystone Park so many sites are larger than in the other CG in JTNP so our 30' fifth wheel fit with room to spare. There are many, I believe my husband counted 12 sites that our rig would fit. Many were good for small Class Cs and vans. Plenty of tent sites.

Main park of JTNP is only accessible via a couple of hiking trails, no vehicle access except by leaving CG and going to west entrance from Yucca Valley. Hence no National Park pass is not needed for Black Rock Campground.

Washroom were clean (no drying apparatus) and although dogs aren't allowed on the hiking trails, there was enough to keep our dog busy sniffing. Saw roadrunners, heard & saw plenty of birds, a harmless snake and a dark sky at night.

We'd come back and stay a week. And pop into the main park of the national park.

The campground was peaceful with beautiful desert scenery. The picnic table, firepit, and grill were very handy. The bathroom was clean and well maintained. The host was helpful and friendly. We would definitely camp here again. The space was big enough for our 18 foot camper van but I would bring leveling blocks if you want your camper to be perfectly level.

The campground was peaceful with beautiful desert scenery. The picnic table, firepit, and grill were very handy. The bathroom was clean and well maintained. The host was helpful and friendly. We would definitely camp here again. The space was big enough for our 18 foot camper van but I would bring leveling blocks if you want your camper to be perfectly level.

This campground is not in the heart of the park, but rather on the edge of a suburban neighborhood. You'll need to drive back through town about 15+ miles to get into the park. Sites are fine but generally undesirable. Overall campground is deserving of a major overhaul and upgrade to loop roads and sites.

The campsite was clean and well maintained. The running water was easy to access and a nice amenity. Hiking around the area was fantastic, accessible without moving the car.