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%
68
4
30.6%
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3
8.1%
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3.2%
4
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3.2%
4

Laura D

Verified

November 29, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Black Rock Equestrian Camp is exactly what I want...peace and quiet, great trail experiences and beautiful skies day and night. I was very pleased to get a call prior to going to remind me that I needed horses to camp there, and upon arrival to be checked in and on. But after hours people did come in and park that did not have horses and set up camp.
When the "hosts" did check in on us, we asked if there could be a break in the split rail fence so that we didn't have to crawl over it to get up to the bathrooms and ranger station. Also...hopefully in time there could possibly be another hose bib within the site so that extremely long connected hoses don't need to be drug all over? Just a suggestion that would really help. Otherwise, we are all pretty well self contained.
We don't need corrals or bathrooms...love primitive camping!

Laura D

Verified

November 29, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Black Rock Equestrian Camp is exactly what I want...peace and quiet, great trail experiences and beautiful skies day and night. I was very pleased to get a call prior to going to remind me that I needed horses to camp there, and upon arrival to be checked in and on. But after hours people did come in and park that did not have horses and set up camp.
When the "hosts" did check in on us, we asked if there could be a break in the split rail fence so that we didn't have to crawl over it to get up to the bathrooms and ranger station. Also...hopefully in time there could possibly be another hose bib within the site so that extremely long connected hoses don't need to be drug all over? Just a suggestion that would really help. Otherwise, we are all pretty well self contained.
We don't need corrals or bathrooms...love primitive camping!

Candy H

Verified

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

5

Love the campground and the wonderful trails. There is only 1 water spigot in the horse camp and it would be nice to have more so that it would cover more of the campground. The new signs on the trails are great!

Candy H

Verified

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

5

Love the campground and the wonderful trails. There is only 1 water spigot in the horse camp and it would be nice to have more so that it would cover more of the campground. The new signs on the trails are great!

Janet M

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

I am so grateful for the park being insistent on only horse campers using the area for overnight usage. So grateful you are calling to be sure campers have a horse. Thank you so much. One of the best places to camp in winter with horses. Would like to know how to make reservations for Ryan Camp

debra d

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

I have horse camped at Blackrock for many many years and appreciate that the parks have the horse area to accommodate rigs horses and riders. Please continue to reserve the area for horses as the riding is outstanding with well maintained trails. The horse community is grateful to have such a great area to travel to and enjoy thank you 😊

Janet M

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

I am so grateful for the park being insistent on only horse campers using the area for overnight usage. So grateful you are calling to be sure campers have a horse. Thank you so much. One of the best places to camp in winter with horses. Would like to know how to make reservations for Ryan Camp

debra d

Verified

December 5, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

I have horse camped at Blackrock for many many years and appreciate that the parks have the horse area to accommodate rigs horses and riders. Please continue to reserve the area for horses as the riding is outstanding with well maintained trails. The horse community is grateful to have such a great area to travel to and enjoy thank you 😊

Helen K

Verified

December 29, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Very clean. Trails were pristine and lovely sand footing. Having water available was a plus, but make sure to have a way to haul it back to your horses.

Helen K

Verified

December 29, 2021 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Very clean. Trails were pristine and lovely sand footing. Having water available was a plus, but make sure to have a way to haul it back to your horses.

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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