Sheep Pass Group

Joshua Tree National Park — hiking

Location: Twentynine Palms, CA, CA

Price: From $55 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (133 reviews)

Season: May through October

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sheep-pass-group to be notified when sites open up.

Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park with easy access to hiking trails and rock climbing routes, surrounded by towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees. Google reviews consistently praise it as a beautiful, quiet, and safe location ideal for families and large groups.

Wildlife alert: Desert Cottontail, Coyote, Western Bobcat, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Desert Spiny Lizard, and Ground Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Sheep Pass Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Download the NPS app before visiting for trail maps and park information. Group site accommodates large parties; one review noted fitting 15+ tents with multiple cooking areas.

Skip Sheep Pass Group if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You plan to visit November through April — campground is seasonal and closed during these months..

Best time to visit Sheep Pass Group: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Ryan Campground (TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA), Jumbo Rocks Campground — Joshua Tree National Park (Twentynine Palms, CA), Indian Cove Group (Twentynine Palms, CA), Indian Cove Campground (Twentynine Palms, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sheep Pass Group

Cell signal at Sheep Pass Group (Twentynine Palms, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Twentynine Palms, CA, CA★ 4.6 (133 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.✕ You plan to visit November through April — campground is seasonal and closed during these months.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Download the NPS app before visiting for trail maps and park information.

Group site accommodates large parties; one review noted fitting 15+ tents with multiple cooking areas.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Desert Cottontail, Coyote, Western Bobcat, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Desert Spiny Lizard, and Ground Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

Take Interstate 10 to Route 62. From the town of Joshua Tree turn south on Park Blvd. and continue through the West Entrance. The campground is 13 miles from the entrance station and the city of Twentynine Palms.

Campground entrance

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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, speakable
How much does Sheep Pass Group cost per night?+
Sheep Pass Group costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sheep Pass Group open?+
Sheep Pass Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sheep Pass Group have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sheep Pass Group?+
Sheep Pass Group is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sheep Pass Group?+
Sheep Pass Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Sheep Pass Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sheep Pass Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sheep Pass Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Sheep Pass Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$55 /night★ 4.6 (133)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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