Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
8 miles from West Entrance
Pull-through RV sites, tent camping and a small stocked lake outside the park's north entrance. A quieter alternative to the Twentynine Palms resorts.
Price
$55–$95
per night
Booking
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Type
RV park
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Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
A calmer alternative to the Twentynine Palms resorts — similar comfort and hookups, better dark skies and a fishing pond kids actually use.
See methodology →Best for
- RVers who want quiet
- Families with fishing kids
- Snowbirds who dislike big resorts
Good to know before booking
- Small stocked lake for panfish
- Full 30/50-amp hookups
- Dark skies rival the park itself
- 8-mile drive to the West Entrance
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- October – April
- Higher demand
- February – March
- Weather note
- Summer highs above 105°F — most travelers avoid it.
Amenities
Essentials
- Showers
- Toilets
- Water hookup
Hookups
- Electricity
- Sewer / Dump station
- Pull-through sites
- Big-rig friendly
Comfort & connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry
Rules & extras
- Pet-friendly
- Dark sky area
Tags
Approximate location
Nearby 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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