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

Reviews (125)

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
125 reviews
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Victoria B

Verified

April 22, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Super easy parking for the horse trailers, nice stalls, easy access to the trails and great trails.

Ross G

Verified

April 9, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

We had a very nice time. It would be nice if you provided porta pottys in the equestrian campground. We have to walk over 500 yards to go to the regular campground to use the restrooms.

Ross G

Verified

April 9, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

We had a very nice time. It would be nice if you provided porta pottys in the equestrian campground. We have to walk over 500 yards to go to the regular campground to use the restrooms.

Cynthia M

Verified

March 19, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

The facilities are great for a dry camp, the stalls are a great added bonus if they are available. I came prepared with my own stall. The only think I wish was thete and maybe o e day is a bull pen type corral. And also one or two additional water spickets

Cynthia M

Verified

March 19, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

The facilities are great for a dry camp, the stalls are a great added bonus if they are available. I came prepared with my own stall. The only think I wish was thete and maybe o e day is a bull pen type corral. And also one or two additional water spickets

Terry J

Verified

March 17, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

The corrals at horse camp were much appreciated.

Terry J

Verified

March 17, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

The corrals at horse camp were much appreciated.

Teri P

Verified

March 15, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

2

The address given is incorrect. I was directed to a private residence. There were no directions to get me to the equestrian campground. When I called the number listed I got a message to leave a voicemail. It was nearly dark, I had my horse in the trailer and no where to stay. Lucky for me I had seen a small shopping center and got directions from a local resident. There was no camp host when I arrived so I didn’t know where to park or put my horse. I was told by whomever I spoke with the week before that there was no one else with reservations that week. There were several trailers there. I was also told that the pens were first come, first served. The people who were already camping there told me that I could not have a pen because they were saving them for their friends who would come the next day! I am very disappointed with the lack of organization and communication. I did get a callback the next day but that didn’t help my situation the night before. Also the trails were not well marked. I would have been concerned about going out alone. The people who were already camping there offered for me to ride with them.

Teri P

Verified

March 15, 2023 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

2

The address given is incorrect. I was directed to a private residence. There were no directions to get me to the equestrian campground. When I called the number listed I got a message to leave a voicemail. It was nearly dark, I had my horse in the trailer and no where to stay. Lucky for me I had seen a small shopping center and got directions from a local resident. There was no camp host when I arrived so I didn’t know where to park or put my horse. I was told by whomever I spoke with the week before that there was no one else with reservations that week. There were several trailers there. I was also told that the pens were first come, first served. The people who were already camping there told me that I could not have a pen because they were saving them for their friends who would come the next day! I am very disappointed with the lack of organization and communication. I did get a callback the next day but that didn’t help my situation the night before. Also the trails were not well marked. I would have been concerned about going out alone. The people who were already camping there offered for me to ride with them.

Emily F

Verified

December 31, 2022 • Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Really great horse camp, wish there was an easier way to dump manure into the dumpster, but otherwise fantastic camping and trails.

Location & Directions for Black Rock Equestrian 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

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.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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