Outbound Collective logo

Camp at Joshua Tree's Jumbo Rocks

Riverside County, California

4.8/5
based on 9 reviews

Description

Added by Juan Moreno

Minimal light pollution. Great night photography. First-come, first-served campsites.

Set your tent up next to a wall of tall boulders. This campground can offer a little shade, which is key especially during the warmer months. At the campground, there are 124 first-come, first-serve sites for $10 per night. Each campsite comes available with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground has pit toilets available.

Be sure to stay hydrated, not only because of the warm weather, but also the elevation of the campsite, which sits at 4,400 feet.

During the day, you should check out Cholla Cactus Gardens or head out for a night shoot at Arch Rock or the Wall Street Mill.

You can check for updates on the National Park Services website.

Read More

Download the Outbound mobile app

Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use.

Get the app

Features

Chillin
Camping
Photography
Hiking
Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Scenic
Wildlife

Camp at Joshua Tree's Jumbo Rocks Reviews

We camped here in January so the nighttime temps were pretty low. It was also very windy so the windchill made it feel much colder. This is a dry camp so you’ll need to bring all your water you’ll need for cooking, drinking, cleaning, and proper fire dousing. Water can be found at the park entrances. Campfires in jumbo are amazing because the light bounces off the rocks. Sunsets are amazing too. Scramble up some of the rock outcroppings and be ready to be wowed. Rodents can be an issue here. So either leave food in your car at night or bring a fancy beer proof cooler (there are no bears but those coolers seal up tight). Also keep you tent doors closed when not actively going in and out, a kangoroo rat got into one of our tents.

I love Jumbo Rocks campground! We were able to pitch our tent in front of yes, a jumbo rock, to block the wind during our winter visit. The campground was quiet, and there are so many cool formations and trails to explore from the campground. Note that there isn't firewood or water here, so be prepared to bring your own.

Campsites 1 and 2 are by far the best! It’s spacious and some fun rock formations to scramble on.

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

Nearby

Skull Rock Trail at Joshua Tree National Park

Eagle Cliffs Lucky Boy Vista loop

Hike Split Rock Loop in Joshua Tree National Park

Lucky Boy Vista Trail to Elton Mine

Arch Rock Nature Trail

Explore the Desert Queen Mine and Wash