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

Jean W

Verified

January 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Black Rock Campground

3

The roads were in poor condition. Sites too close together. And bathroom nearest our site was old and decrepit. Very nice trails near by, except a bit confusing regarding navigating them. Scenery was pleasing.

Oscar V

Verified

January 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Restrooms were clean. There was water and trash containers around the campsite. Site wasn't level but still manageable in a tent. It's a really big spot. The nature center is cool.

Antonio G

Verified

January 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Bring a telescope!

Jean W

Verified

January 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Black Rock Campground

3

The roads were in poor condition. Sites too close together. And bathroom nearest our site was old and decrepit. Very nice trails near by, except a bit confusing regarding navigating them. Scenery was pleasing.

Oscar V

Verified

January 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Restrooms were clean. There was water and trash containers around the campsite. Site wasn't level but still manageable in a tent. It's a really big spot. The nature center is cool.

Joost V

Verified

January 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

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.

Michael H

Verified

January 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Campsite was easy to find. Facilities were clean. Well appointed site with fire ring, grill and table. Nice visitor center close to trail heads.

Jakub K

Verified

January 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

Nice campground located close to the trails and park entrances, good toilets, no showers.

Barbara K

Verified

January 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: Black Rock Campground

4

Awesome location right next to the visitors center and walking distance to the shops and restaurants at the resort. Easy access to site and plenty of room to maneuver.

Joost V

Verified

January 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Black Rock Campground

5

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.

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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