Black Rock Equestrian Campground

BLACK ROCK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
BLACK ROCK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
BLACK ROCK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Black Rock Equestrian Campground

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Horse Campground is strictly for campers planning to bring horses or mules. It 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 horseback riders . Reservations are required for Black Rock 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: 21

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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

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

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

21 Sites Available

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🏕️ Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🏕️ H01, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H02, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H03, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H04, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H05, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H06, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H07, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H08, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H09, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H10, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H11, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H12, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H13, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H14, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H15, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H16, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H17, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H18, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H19, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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🏕️ H20, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
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Reviews (124)

What Guests Are Saying

Black Rock Equestrian Campground is highly praised for its spacious, flat lot suitable for multiple rigs and convenient corrals available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers enjoy well-marked trails, beautiful scenery, and the friendly atmosphere with hikers who respect equestrian space. Suggestions for improvement include adding a port-a-potty and providing easier access to water and manure disposal.

Review Summary

4.3
124 reviews
5
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CAROL B

Verified

January 10, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Overall, we love the trails and the beautiful scenery of Black Rock Canyon. We stayed at the Equestrian Campground where we appreciate the corrals and large parking area. We also appreciate the fact that they allow horses and not bicycles in this area and on the trails. We stayed in the far lower corner because it is the flattest, but it is also the furthest from the manure pile and water. They only have one source of water, not to mention the hike to the bathrooms. They have no electrical hook-ups, so you need to be self-contained. The hikers are also parking in the horse area, by the lower corrals and along that fence. It made it hard to maneuver our Living Quarters Horse Trailer around in the spot. You are not in the main branch of this National Park, and you are closer to town. We have been riding this area for many years now and hope to continue to.

CAROL B

Verified

January 10, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Overall, we love the trails and the beautiful scenery of Black Rock Canyon. We stayed at the Equestrian Campground where we appreciate the corrals and large parking area. We also appreciate the fact that they allow horses and not bicycles in this area and on the trails. We stayed in the far lower corner because it is the flattest, but it is also the furthest from the manure pile and water. They only have one source of water, not to mention the hike to the bathrooms. They have no electrical hook-ups, so you need to be self-contained. The hikers are also parking in the horse area, by the lower corrals and along that fence. It made it hard to maneuver our Living Quarters Horse Trailer around in the spot. You are not in the main branch of this National Park, and you are closer to town. We have been riding this area for many years now and hope to continue to.

Robbyn M

Verified

March 4, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

One of my favorite places to camp

Robbyn M

Verified

March 4, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

One of my favorite places to camp

Terry J

Verified

March 19, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

camp was clean and roomy, more corrals would be nice or high line poles. trails are well marked and in good condition.

Terry J

Verified

March 19, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

camp was clean and roomy, more corrals would be nice or high line poles. trails are well marked and in good condition.

Bernie L

Verified

April 2, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

The weather was perfect.The corrals were great. You still have to haul water from a centrally located spot but it works. We wish they had a portable toilet there. That would be nice.

Bernie L

Verified

April 2, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

The weather was perfect.The corrals were great. You still have to haul water from a centrally located spot but it works. We wish they had a portable toilet there. That would be nice.

Emily M

Verified

April 7, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Stunning place to stay

Emily M

Verified

April 7, 2026 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Stunning place to stay

Location Black Rock Equestrian Campground

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

Highway access

Access to Black Rock Equestrian Campground is via Interstate 10 and Route 62. The campground can be reached by turning south on Joshua Lane from Route 62 in Yucca Valley.

Elevation: 1231 feet

Distance to downtown

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

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Last updated: September 2, 2026

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