Black Rock Equestrian Campground
Joshua Tree National Park — hiking
Location: Yucca Valley, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (61 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
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-equestrian-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Black Rock Horse Campground is situated among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park on the northern perimeter, making it an ideal rest stop for horseback riders. Year-round operations provide access to camping, hiking, interpretive programs, and a visitor center.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Gray Fox, Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake, and Great Basin Gopher Snake present in the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Black Rock Equestrian Campground: Download the NPS app prior to visiting for trail maps and additional information. Book early as this is a federal campground with year-round reservations required. Bring a self-contained unit or plan to tent camp, as there are no hookups at most sites.
Skip Black Rock Equestrian Campground if: You require RV hookups; no hookups available at most sites.. You do not have horses or mules; this campground is strictly for equestrian campers.. You cannot secure an advance reservation; reservations are required year-round..
Best time to visit Black Rock Equestrian Campground: November-March — Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters find this season appealing according to official park description..
Nearby campgrounds: Black Rock 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 Equestrian Campground
Cell signal at Black Rock Equestrian 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 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryDownload the NPS app prior to visiting for trail maps and additional information.
Book early as this is a federal campground with year-round reservations required.
Bring a self-contained unit or plan to tent camp, as there are no hookups at most sites.
Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters find this season appealing according to official park description.
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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.
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- 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.
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