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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2
3.2%
4
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3.2%
4

Diane V

Verified

October 19, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Had a great 4 day adventure recently and I was glad to have a camper. There was a short but powerful thunderstorm each afternoon, which is an incredible thing to experience in the desert. I was in the equestrian section and had a wonderful time out on the trails with my horses each day. I love camping there in the fall!

Diane V

Verified

October 19, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Had a great 4 day adventure recently and I was glad to have a camper. There was a short but powerful thunderstorm each afternoon, which is an incredible thing to experience in the desert. I was in the equestrian section and had a wonderful time out on the trails with my horses each day. I love camping there in the fall!

Laura D

Verified

March 13, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

First let me say that I like getting the reminder emails that you must have a horse to camp at the site. Love all of the new trails signs, makes it easy to find my way around the park. Black Rock Equestrian Camp is always nice and clean, I think the equestrians keep it that way because we love it so much. Glad to see the 4 new corrals being used.
WATER: Just wish there was another hose bib closer to that side of the parking area with the new corrals. It is very difficult to haul water over that way for extended stays. Good news is that we had 17 rigs in and there was still room for day use riders!
HIKES: I would like to see a break in the split rail fence so that we could easily walk up to the bathrooms and Visitor Center from the campsite. Not a deal breaker, but for many of us "senior" riders, it is tough.
MIXED USES: The delineation between day use hikers and equestrians is clearly marked but there are still people that pull in with non-equestrian rigs to camp. They don't "get it" that the non-equestrian is right up the road a bit, I guess we need to just point out to them that is what the signs say! Thank you for asking!

Candy H

Verified

March 13, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

We had a large group of horse campers and had some great riding.

Laura D

Verified

March 13, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

First let me say that I like getting the reminder emails that you must have a horse to camp at the site. Love all of the new trails signs, makes it easy to find my way around the park. Black Rock Equestrian Camp is always nice and clean, I think the equestrians keep it that way because we love it so much. Glad to see the 4 new corrals being used.
WATER: Just wish there was another hose bib closer to that side of the parking area with the new corrals. It is very difficult to haul water over that way for extended stays. Good news is that we had 17 rigs in and there was still room for day use riders!
HIKES: I would like to see a break in the split rail fence so that we could easily walk up to the bathrooms and Visitor Center from the campsite. Not a deal breaker, but for many of us "senior" riders, it is tough.
MIXED USES: The delineation between day use hikers and equestrians is clearly marked but there are still people that pull in with non-equestrian rigs to camp. They don't "get it" that the non-equestrian is right up the road a bit, I guess we need to just point out to them that is what the signs say! Thank you for asking!

Candy H

Verified

March 13, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

We had a large group of horse campers and had some great riding.

Gail F

Verified

March 12, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Maybe we were too early in the season. The first two days were super and the trails were great. The next two days were very cold and blustery! Also, it was hard to get the water to work without someone showing me how it worked.

Linda C

Verified

March 12, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Great trails. It is also very nice that some corrals have been added.

Gail F

Verified

March 12, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

4

Maybe we were too early in the season. The first two days were super and the trails were great. The next two days were very cold and blustery! Also, it was hard to get the water to work without someone showing me how it worked.

Linda C

Verified

March 12, 2022 Stayed at: Equestrian NonElectric, Loop: Horse Sites

5

Great trails. It is also very nice that some corrals have been added.

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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