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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4

Pam M

Verified

December 9, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Excellent. Camp was clean. Rangers and volunteers came through during our stay.

Pam M

Verified

December 9, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Excellent. Camp was clean. Rangers and volunteers came through during our stay.

Victoria M

Verified

March 29, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

The horse trails are amazing, well kept and well marked. We will definitely go back.

Victoria M

Verified

March 29, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

The horse trails are amazing, well kept and well marked. We will definitely go back.

Christina J

Verified

March 24, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Had a great stay at Black Rock even though the weather wasn't great. It was so nice to have stalls and there was plenty of room for maneuvering rigs. Trails were great for riding, bathrooms were nice and the proximity to town, Pioneertown, etc., was very convenient. Will definitely be back.

Christina J

Verified

March 24, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Had a great stay at Black Rock even though the weather wasn't great. It was so nice to have stalls and there was plenty of room for maneuvering rigs. Trails were great for riding, bathrooms were nice and the proximity to town, Pioneertown, etc., was very convenient. Will definitely be back.

June H

Verified

March 17, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

This location never disappoints.
The trails and scenery are awesome. The equestrian camp is very nice. Flat and easy to park. For improvement another water faucet on the other side would be ideal. And restrooms closer with a shower..
Then more horse corrals! That's all..lol I love it here and it's only an hour drive from home
Thank you

Laura D

Verified

March 17, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Love all of the trail markers signs The equestrian camp needs at least two more water bibs (one in the corner by the road, the other in the other corner by the huge Joshua Tree. Water is difficult to transport. Some of us are not fully contained.

Please leave the parking for rigs the way it is. There were at least 20 rigs there, and everyone fit well. Organized parking won't work. Our rigs are all different sizes so at is is works out well.

Staff at the Ranger Station as always, were very pleasant.

June H

Verified

March 17, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

This location never disappoints.
The trails and scenery are awesome. The equestrian camp is very nice. Flat and easy to park. For improvement another water faucet on the other side would be ideal. And restrooms closer with a shower..
Then more horse corrals! That's all..lol I love it here and it's only an hour drive from home
Thank you

Laura D

Verified

March 17, 2024 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Love all of the trail markers signs The equestrian camp needs at least two more water bibs (one in the corner by the road, the other in the other corner by the huge Joshua Tree. Water is difficult to transport. Some of us are not fully contained.

Please leave the parking for rigs the way it is. There were at least 20 rigs there, and everyone fit well. Organized parking won't work. Our rigs are all different sizes so at is is works out well.

Staff at the Ranger Station as always, were very pleasant.

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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