About Black Rock Campground
Number of accommodations: 94
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (1111)
What Guests Are Saying
Black Rock Campground offers a beautiful setting with stunning views and easy access to hiking trails, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The campsites are well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly staff contributing to a pleasant experience. However, some guests noted challenges with signage, uneven sites, and occasional noise from neighboring campers, but overall, visitors found it a lovely place to camp.
What Guests Are Saying
Black Rock Campground offers a beautiful setting with stunning views and easy access to hiking trails, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. The campsites are well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly staff contributing to a pleasant experience. However, some guests noted challenges with signage, uneven sites, and occasional noise from neighboring campers, but overall, visitors found it a lovely place to camp.
Review Summary
Michael H
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Black Rock Campground
Campsite was easy to find. Facilities were clean. Well appointed site with fire ring, grill and table. Nice visitor center close to trail heads.
Joost V
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Black Rock Campground
It's a great site. It's not very deep into Joshua Tree park so you have cellphone reception, and you're close to town. There's a lavatory as well. We will absolutely be coming back - and we will venture deeper into the park from here.
Kristen S
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Black Rock Campground
Loved how rustic this campground felt, even though it did make it a little tricky to get our RV on level ground. We saw lots of great birds right near camp — roadrunners, California scrub jays, and more. It is a bit of a drive to get to the actual park entrance, but it was an easy trek and we didn’t mind. It actually gave us some opportunity to explore the town of Joshua Tree, which we might have skipped otherwise. We visited in the days leading up to Christmas and while it was busy, it felt quite friendly and respectful.
All that said, I’d be interested in staying at one of the campgrounds inside the park next time for the sunsets and stargazing. I’d imagine those would be incredible.
Nicole R
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Black Rock Campground
West Side Loop trail was beautiful (4.7 miles) and the trailhead is right on the campground. Bathrooms were clean and staff friendly. No electric hook-ups or showers. Very peaceful.
Kristen S
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Black Rock Campground
Loved how rustic this campground felt, even though it did make it a little tricky to get our RV on level ground. We saw lots of great birds right near camp — roadrunners, California scrub jays, and more. It is a bit of a drive to get to the actual park entrance, but it was an easy trek and we didn’t mind. It actually gave us some opportunity to explore the town of Joshua Tree, which we might have skipped otherwise. We visited in the days leading up to Christmas and while it was busy, it felt quite friendly and respectful.
All that said, I’d be interested in staying at one of the campgrounds inside the park next time for the sunsets and stargazing. I’d imagine those would be incredible.
Nicole R
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Black Rock Campground
West Side Loop trail was beautiful (4.7 miles) and the trailhead is right on the campground. Bathrooms were clean and staff friendly. No electric hook-ups or showers. Very peaceful.
gary s
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Black Rock Campground
Black Rock revealed an entirely new side of Joshua Tree NP and I LOVE IT!! Can't wait to go back. I've been camping, hiking, and star gazing at JT for decades but this was my first trip to Black Rock. I couldn't believe how different it is - pine trees, small canyons, tons of different rock types, and great trails. Not the best for star gazing (more light pollution than anywhere I've been in the park) but I'll be going back to explore all the trails!
Zaw H
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Black Rock Campground
Very spacious campsite! Close to water faucet and bathroom.
gary s
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Black Rock Campground
Black Rock revealed an entirely new side of Joshua Tree NP and I LOVE IT!! Can't wait to go back. I've been camping, hiking, and star gazing at JT for decades but this was my first trip to Black Rock. I couldn't believe how different it is - pine trees, small canyons, tons of different rock types, and great trails. Not the best for star gazing (more light pollution than anywhere I've been in the park) but I'll be going back to explore all the trails!
Zaw H
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Black Rock Campground
Very spacious campsite! Close to water faucet and bathroom.
Location Black Rock Campground
Address:
9800 Black Rock Canyon Road
Yucca Valley, CA, 92284
United States
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.
If coming south on Highway 247, go straight across Highway 62 and continue onto Joshua Lane. There will be no sign for the park as you cross Route 62.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.0717 / -116.389
Elevation: 1231 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
