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)

2026 Season availability

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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

Site
Price
🏕️ Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites Equestrian
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🏕️ 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
54.8%
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4
30.6%
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3
8.1%
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3.2%
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3.2%
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Jean B

Verified

December 14, 2020 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Grounds were clean, Nice fire rings and tables. Plenty of room to park. Would have been a FIVE STAR rating if there was a water faucet at the other end of the campground where you drive through. Very heavy carrying water all the way across the grounds three times a day.

Jean B

Verified

December 14, 2020 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Grounds were clean, Nice fire rings and tables. Plenty of room to park. Would have been a FIVE STAR rating if there was a water faucet at the other end of the campground where you drive through. Very heavy carrying water all the way across the grounds three times a day.

Tamara R

Verified

February 27, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

3

Camping area was nice and large. We were Very disappointed that there isn’t a port-a-potty or corrals. Basically we as equestrians are paying $20 per night for a dirt parking lot with one water faucet. It’s Very disappointing once again that equestrians seem to get less amenities in our campsites while we look across the field to the hiking camp site that has all the nice facilities. No wonder it isn’t used much by horse campers. The trails are just wonderful and only because of the trails, will we be back.

Tamara R

Verified

February 27, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

3

Camping area was nice and large. We were Very disappointed that there isn’t a port-a-potty or corrals. Basically we as equestrians are paying $20 per night for a dirt parking lot with one water faucet. It’s Very disappointing once again that equestrians seem to get less amenities in our campsites while we look across the field to the hiking camp site that has all the nice facilities. No wonder it isn’t used much by horse campers. The trails are just wonderful and only because of the trails, will we be back.

Darla H

Verified

March 8, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

One of my favorite places to ride.

Darla H

Verified

March 8, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

One of my favorite places to ride.

Kathryn T

Verified

March 9, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

3

Please consider putting another water source for equestrian campsites at the far end. The riding is beautiful. The campground is well maintained and clean but, more water sources would make it an excellent equestrian campground.

Kathryn T

Verified

March 9, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

3

Please consider putting another water source for equestrian campsites at the far end. The riding is beautiful. The campground is well maintained and clean but, more water sources would make it an excellent equestrian campground.

Lucy T

Verified

April 1, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Have stayed at Black Rock Equestrian Camp many times over the past 20 years. The trails are second to none for riding and we love staying here.

Lucy T

Verified

April 1, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Have stayed at Black Rock Equestrian Camp many times over the past 20 years. The trails are second to none for riding and we love staying here.

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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