Indian Cove Campground

I recently had an excellent experience staying at an Indian campground near Joshua Tree, and it ended up being one of the highlights of my trip. The area was peaceful, beautifully maintained, and surrounded by the kind of desert scenery that makes you slow down and appreciate the moment. The staff and hosts were incredibly warm and welcoming. They took the time to explain the layout of the grounds, share local history, and point out the best spots to explore both inside the campground and out in Joshua Tree National Park. The campsite itself was clean, quiet, and thoughtfully arranged. Each site had enough space for privacy while still feeling like part of a friendly community. The amenities—restrooms, fire pits, and shaded areas—were well kept and made the stay very comfortable. Even at night, the campground felt safe and serene. The absence of city lights created a stunning view of the stars that I won’t forget anytime soon. This campground offered exactly what I was hoping for: a calm, welcoming place to unwind while still being close to all the natural beauty of Joshua Tree. I would absolutely return and recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful desert getaway.

Gorgeous campground but it feels designed for tent camping, not RVs. We were able to get into site 61 with a 25ft Airstream but it was tight and uneven. Absolutely worth it but if you're an anxious parker and have a longer rig, study the map and site before you arrive. Class Bs and shorter travel trailers would have the best luck and most options.

One of the best campgrounds in the desert that I have enjoyed. No water or dump stations. Has vault bathrooms that are kept well stocked and clean. All campsites come with a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Beautiful place to stargaze or go hiking and rock climbing. Peaceful and pleasant 🫡

It's close to town yet you feel quite isolated. Beautiful scenery, GIANT piles of rocks to explore everywhere. Wildlife galore if you take the time to look for it. Try hiking up rattlesnake canyon after a good rain. You won't believe the waterfalls!

One of the best places to camp in SoCal. Feels like a remote place even though it’s 15 minutes away from commercial towns. Super clean, quite and spacious campsites with separate campgrounds for groups.

This campground is located outside of Joshua Tree, not inside the national park. It’s quite large and can accommodate many people, but the sites aren’t very well separated. When we visited, there weren’t many other campers, but the light pollution was fairly strong, so it wasn’t dark enough to see the Milky Way. There were lots of insects, and the ground was very hard, making it difficult to drive in tent stakes. The weather was extremely hot, even at night.

Great place to be in Joshua Tree national Park, this place is out of this world, so many great trails and scenic spots that will enrich your mind. Overall Joshua Tree is Avery interesting place to visit and to camp if you like adventures. I liked raddle snake trail a lot!!

Had a lovely time at the Joshua Tree group campsite. We were a large group of 75+ and we arrived in the late afternoon and stayed just for the night to stargaze. The bathroom facility was clean, although no running water, and there was plenty of toilet paper. The night sky is the best part. The air is clear and the rocky hills are fun to climb.