Jumbo Rocks Campground

Hammocks

Attaching lines to vegetation, including Joshua trees and junipers, is prohibited. Hammocks, slacklines, and other horizontal ropes must be tied to rocks and climbing bolts, and are not permitted in campgrounds.

 

Reminisce about your days around a campfire.

NPS / Brad Sutton

 

Open

Basic Information

There are 124 individual/family sites in Jumbo Rocks Campground. Reservations are required. The campground is centrally located and offers great views of rock formations. This campground is very popular, and sites book up quickly.

Campsite fees will increase to $30 per site starting January 1, 2025.

TOTAL SITES: 124

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 0

Walk to/Boat to: 0

Group: 0

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

No

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

Yes, Year-Round

Food Storage Lockers

No

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

No

Staff On Site

No

Amphitheater

Yes, Year-Round

Laundry

No

Dump Station

No

Potable Water

No Water

Fire/Stove Policy

Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.

Toilet Types

• Vault Toilets - year round

Shower Types

• None

Operating Hours & Seasons

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day. Check in and check out are at noon. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

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Weather

Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and may cool to around 75°F (24°C) at night. Weather can change quickly. Check a weather forecast before camping.

Fees

Jumbo Rocks Campsite

A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle.

$30.00

Senior/Access Pass Jumbo Rocks Campsite

Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle.

$15.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email

Phone number (Voice)

760-367-3001

Mailing Address

Joshua Tree National Park
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Physical Address

Jumbo Rocks Campground
Park Boulevard
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Directions

Jumbo Rocks Campground is centrally located along Park Boulevard. The campground is approximately 12 miles from Twentynine Palms and 21 miles from the town of Joshua Tree.

Directions Details

Additional Information & Regulations

Regulations

Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before purchasing your permit. A vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, or fifth wheel, or a motorhome towing a vehicle, is considered two vehicles.
Camping fees must be paid within one hour of selecting a campsite.
Check in and check out are at noon.
There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May.
All tents, tarps, and other camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet (7.6 m) of the picnic table or fire grate.
Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it. Any scented or odorous items, including sunscreen and toiletries, must be secured as if they were food.
Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant. Holding or reserving campsites for persons not present is not allowed.
Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended.
No slacklines in campgrounds.

More about regulations

Reservations

Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Image Gallery

An RV drives past an campground information board.

A picnic table and fire pit are in a campsite surrounded by boulders and some vegetation.

A landscape photograph of rocky outcrops and vegetation.

Rows of seats are in front of a stage. Behind the stage are large rock formations.

A campsite with a parking space in front is next to a restroom.

A picnic table, grill, and fire pit sit in a sandy area between large rock formations.

Jumbo Rocks accommodates both RVs and tent camping. There are 124 individual/family sites in this campground. All are first come, first served.
NPS Photo

There are 124 individual/family sites in this campground. All are first come, first served.
NPS Photo

Jumbo Rocks Campground is located in a large boulder field. Skull Rock Nature Trail loops near the campground, leading visitors among the rock features and native plants.
NPS Photo

Jumbo Rocks Campground has an amphitheater for ranger programs.
NPS Photo

Site 122 in Jumbo Rocks Campground is wheelchair accessible.
NPS Photo

Jumbo Rocks Accessible Site
NPS Photo/Samantha Laarman

Accessibility Information

ADA Information - Site 122 in Jumbo Rocks Campground is an ADA accessible campsite. Most campsites can have uneven terrain. Most roads are paved but walking paths around the campground are not. There is a short, unpaved path to the amphitheater. Other campgrounds with ADA accessible campsites include Indian Cove (site 1) and Black Rock (site 61). Directly across from campsite 1, a paved path leads to a vault toilet that is designated as accessible. There are often sandy patches on the road and paths, and conditions may change in wet or windy weather. There are other vault toilets throughout the campground.

Wheelchair Access - Campsite 122 is wheelchair accessible and has space for one small tent, and an RV and up to 24 feet in length. Trailers are not permitted at site 122. Many campsites have flat but unpaved terrain.

RV & Trailer Information - RVs are allowed at Jumbo Rocks Campground. There is no water and no hookups. Site 84 is roughly 40 feet and is the longest campsite. Not all sites have space for trailers and RVs, and some can only take short trailers and RVs. Please go to recreation.gov and review the Site Details and Allowable Vehicles section of the desired campsite before booking your site.

RV Allowed - Yes

RV Max Length in Feet - 35

Trailer Allowed - Yes

Trailer Max Length in Feet - 20

Classification - This campground is a limited development campground.

 

RV Camping

Some sites can accommodate an overall combined RV length (including a towed vehicle) of up to 35 feet. For details about specific sites and availability, look at the Jumbo Rocks Campground page on www.recreation.gov.

Photos

Check out our Jumbo Rocks Campground album on Flickr.

Regulations

Visit our Camping Regulations page to learn more about general rules, pets, quiet hours, and fires/firewood.

 

 

Can't Find a Campsite?

The park has become an extremely popular destination in recent years. Due to this popularity, all park campgrounds usually fill on weekends October through May.

If you arrive too late to get a site in a designated campground, you have the following options:

• Camp on Bureau of Land Management land outside the park.
• Go to a private campground or stay in lodging in gateway communities. Please contact area chambers of commerce for information.

Sleeping in your vehicle overnight along the roadside or at a roadside pull off is not allowed and violators may be subject to a citation.

For more information, visit our Camping Outside of the Park page.