Black Rock Campground
Joshua Tree National Park — hiking
Location: Yucca Valley, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (2186 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground 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 hikers, birders, horseback riders and RV campers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-rock-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Black Rock Campground is located among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park and serves as a popular rest stop for hikers, birders, horseback riders, and RV campers on the park's northern perimeter.
Wildlife alert: Rattlesnakes present in area - Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake verified. Also bobcats, gray foxes, and various bird species including American Goshawk.
Insider tips for Black Rock Campground: Book early - this is a federal campground with year-round reservation requirement Download the NPS app prior to visiting for trail maps and additional information Plan visits like a park ranger by utilizing official NPS resources
Skip Black Rock Campground if: You need RV hookups - most sites have no hookups; bring self-contained unit or tent camp. You prefer walk-in reservations - year-round reservation requirement.
Best time to visit Black Rock Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with reservations required.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Rock Equestrian Campground (Yucca Valley, CA), Indian Cove Group (Twentynine Palms, CA), Indian Cove Campground (Twentynine Palms, CA), Ryan Campground (TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Black Rock Campground
Cell signal at Black Rock Campground (Yucca Valley, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground 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 hikers, birders, horseback riders and RV campers.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with year-round reservation requirement
Download the NPS app prior to visiting for trail maps and additional information
Plan visits like a park ranger by utilizing official NPS resources
Campground operates year-round with reservations required
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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. If coming south on Highway 247, go straight across Highway 62 and continue onto Joshua Lane. There will be no sign for the park as you cross Route 62.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Joshua Tree National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Joshua Tree National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Black Rock Campground cost per night?+
What season is Black Rock Campground open?+
Does Black Rock Campground have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Black Rock Campground?+
How do I make reservations at Black Rock Campground?+
What is the cell service like at Black Rock Campground?+
What season is Black Rock Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.