Black Rock Campground
Inside the park · northwest edge, Yucca Valley
On the park's north edge in Yucca Valley. Good trailhead access and rare in-park water.
Price
$25
per night
Booking
Seasonal
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Black Rock scores well for family fit and value, with rare in-park water and good access to nearby trails. Its weaker booking score reflects seasonal demand around Joshua Tree, especially during cooler months and weekends.
See methodology →Best for
- Families with young kids
- First-time Joshua Tree visitors
- Anyone wanting water access
- Trail day-trippers
Good to know before booking
- One of the only in-park campgrounds with potable water
- Trailhead for Panorama Loop and Warren Peak leaves from the campground
- Closer to Yucca Valley for gas and groceries than the central park sites
- Weekend demand is higher October through April
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- October – April
- Higher demand
- March – May and holiday weekends
- Weather note
- Desert temperatures can vary heavily between day and night.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
- Water hookup
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
Rules & extras
- Pet-friendly
Tags
Location
Yucca Valley, CA
Inside the park · northwest edge, Yucca Valley
34.073° N, 116.388° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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