Very nice place, friendly staff and a nice store. Only feedback is they might want to have fresh…read morecoffee in the store. My husband went there is the morning because my coffee pot died.

+ The 1/2marathon here was awesome! Thank VR for the organization and amenities…read more + I really appreciated the banana and orange pieces at the snack stations placed every other mile throughout the racetrack. + Beautiful run under the moon and starlit sky. + Music and cheers amping the runners up. A DJ and tattoo art to keep the excitement going. + Ample nearby parking. - The running trail had a few rocks and some uneven ground that could've caused a couple rolled or sprained ankles. - And a couple of the water refill tanks at the main area were empty, but they didn't refill them. Shoutout to Ezekiel for allowing me to visit the giant sculpture while the event was still ongoing. What an ethereal experience!

This is a very nice Campground places to book up and weekends to fully book up so try to plan early…read morelike really early different spots have different benefits some are shady and some are not some are more roomy and some are not some have parking for more than one person While others the parking is extremely tight also need to look at the proximity to the pit toilets pit toilets meaning that it's just a hole in the ground but it isn't closed with the door overall the Ambiance and the environment is amazing and well maintained frequently I see that there are Ranger Patrol vehicles that drive by to check and the many times that we have visited we have always been very impressed with the cleanliness and the order and how well the park is maintained many people come here over and over again because of the amazing Ambience and the environment it is so quiet here and unclear nights you can definitely see all the stars and you are one with them this is far enough to be away from the daily hustle and bustle but close enough to be able to do a weekend trip

Indian Cove Campground is hands down one of the most unique and peaceful places to stay in Joshua…read moreTree National Park. Surrounded by massive rock formations, it feels secluded, quiet, and incredibly raw -- like you're camping inside a natural stone cathedral. The campsites are well spaced, giving you privacy and that true desert solitude. No RV hookups, no noise, no distractions -- just rocks, sky, wind, and silence. This is real camping, not a parking lot with tents. Sunsets here are unreal, and at night the stars are absolutely breathtaking. If you're into hiking, climbing, photography, or just disconnecting from everything, this place is perfect. You can step out of your tent and immediately feel like you're deep in the wilderness. Facilities are basic but clean and well maintained, which is exactly what you want in a place like this. Indian Cove isn't for everyone -- and that's why it's special. Highly recommended for anyone who wants an authentic Joshua Tree experience

Spent the night here in a Dirtbag Y site. Tad, the host, is very easy to work with and very…read morehelpful. He promptly met us and reviewed everything we needed to know and all the things provided in the yurt setup. All we brought was food and drink, everything else provided. Definitely recommend. Check reviews on hipcamp.com - 4.6 star rating from 1,344 reviews

Stayed here a couple of days ago cause everything was booked up in Joshua Tree. We reserved a spot…read morea couple of days before, but when we got there, there weren't any spots available. I texted the owner, and in about 1 minute, Tad came out and guided us to a spot we could camp for the night. It was right next to the other spots but had not fire ring. So what does Tad do? Goes and brings us a portable fire pit! Awesome service! Anyways, the place is really just a part of the owners property right by there house. But it is nice, for a few nights of camping when you can't get a spot in the park. I would totally stay here again. They'll even cook you breakfast if you order it the night before. It is an extra charge though, I think $12. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because of the bathroom situation. It was just a bucket behind a wall, no door even! But Tad told us they were getting a port-a-potty very soon. I definitely recommend Dirtbag Campground!

First-come, first-serve. No showers at campgrounds within the park. Brush up on bird baths before…read moreyou go. Weekend campsites are tough to score during spring peak season (March-April). Get there on a Thursday if you can swing it. If you can't, get there at the crack of dawn on Friday. Campsites will probably be full, but if you have faith and perfect timing, you'll whine/pout in the car for awhile until you snag one as someone else is leaving. This ended up being the case around 6:30 am, when we tested our luck at Ryan Campground after Jumbo Rocks was full. Ryan Campground has 31 campsites. If a post has an orange envelope clipped to it, the site's taken. Otherwise, it's yours. Sites are fairly spacious and surround a cluster of boulders. We snagged #16 for $15/night. If it's a weekend, it's a guarantee people will be circling the grounds each day in search of a site and asking if you plan to leave. They will also approach you at night and ask for advice on a place to camp. If you're feeling altruistic, keep in mind it's 2 vehicles per site. Make sure to consult the weather forecast beforehand--what we thought would be a little breeze ended up being 30 MPH gusts of hell. We took the ominous warning from the state park ranger lightly, who devilishly giggled after saying "no, you won't blow away." We didn't, but our tent collapsed, as did 80% of the tents surrounding us. Amidst our elemental battle, a couple pulled up to ask if we were leaving. We weren't, but invited them to share our site with us. The 4 of us combined couldn't keep our tent upright against the wind. An hour later, a torrential downpour forced us to throw everything into the car and sleep in a hotel. We returned the next morning when the wind died down. The weather didn't deter anyone, the sites were still full. Our tent dried out during the day and we were able to have a great experience. Highly advise a night hike to Ryan Ranch, but bear in mind you may encounter desert stragglers who've ingested hallucinogenics. It's entertaining. No matter your experience of Ryan Campground, you're sure to come away from it with a good story.

Review is for the hike, the payoff is an abandoned adobe homestead with the main structure still…read morestanding and old parts strewn around the base of Ryan Mountain. Joshua Tree will always have a special place in my memory. I came camping here for the first time as an elementary school kid and my friend's father taught me how to pitch a tent, spot constellations, and different types of rocks. Luckily, my kids seem to have inherited the same feelings and loved their time at Ryan's Ranch. Hike is an easy 1.1 miles out and back but you can spend much more time scrambling on the rocks which we did. There are Joshua Trees everywhere you can walk right up to. My favorite part was total freedom to explore. It's not like many hikes that have a set path and barriers to stay in, a lot for the rock scrambles are very close to the trail and there is easy visibility so you won't get lost if you don't wander too far.

I love this place. We try to stay here at least a month a year with our Casita trailer…read more We are senior citizens and appreciate the hot spring pools not having any chlorine. We are able to access all the pools easily with the steps and banisters. It would be difficult for us to access actual hot springs in the wilderness. I occasionally swim in the large pool which is cooler and does have some chlorine as it is not emptied every day as the smaller hot spring pools are. Talking with other guests in the pools is enjoyable. We notice others just like to close their eyes and relax individually. The office staff are very helpful and friendly, too.

Me and my family have been coming to Sam's for over 40 years. It's a tradition started by my…read moregrandparents and us as grandchildren continue to carry this tradition. This was my first time coming here since I was 10 years old. Wow. The nostalgia hit so hard. The snack shop, hot pools, duck feeding, friendly staff etc. Only thing I would change though is the 1 tent per site. Other than that, Sam's will always be a place to come to for a family vacation.

We camp at Jumbo Rocks every year and it never gets old. The rock formations are just stunning like…read morenature's playground. You do need to book in advance though, this place fills up quick. Restrooms? Meh. Not the best, but we bring our own setup so it's not a dealbreaker. Just a heads-up: double-check how many vehicles your campsite allows. Last year we showed up with two cars but only had one parking spot such a rookie mistake! Thankfully our neighbors were cool and let us use their extra. There are tons of trails around here, with different levels depending on how much you feel like sweating. No water on-site though, so come prepared. Especially if you're visiting in the summer please bring a pack, hydrate often, and avoid turning your hike into a heat stroke story. Also, bees! They're not aggressive, but if you're allergic, bring your EpiPen or maybe rethink the trip. And the sunset? Unreal. Watching the sun bounce off those rocks is something else. If you're not staying overnight, you can still swing by and do the Skull Rock Trail it's short, sweet, and perfect for a day trip.

Jumbo Rocks Campground has 124 campsites and is one of the more popular campgrounds at Joshua Tree…read moreNational Park. Because of that, they require reservations year-round for $30 per site. Next to the campground has massive rock formations. If you're not staying at the campground there are only four parking spots but you can park on the side of the road just outside the entrance. The campground is in a central location with other campgrounds and attractions nearby. Even if you're not staying there it's nice to walk around and check out the rocks.

Belle Campground is, in my opinion, the best little campground in all of Joshua Tree National Park…read more Since there are no addresses inside Joshua Tree National Park, the closest point of reference is Twentynine Palms Visitor Center. From there, take Hwy 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway) east to Utah Trail and take a right. Once you enter the park, Utah Trail turns into Park Blvd. Then turn left on Pinto Basin Rd. Belle campground is located about one mile south of Park Blvd. on Pinto Basin Rd. The nightly fee is typical; $15.00 a night. There are 18 sites, each site equipped with a picnic table, barbecue and a fire pit. As with most campgrounds at JTNP, you will need to bring your own water; and bring plenty of it. There are only two vault toilets available throughout the entire campground, which are usually well stocked with toilet paper, but I always bring my own... just in case. Most of the camp sites are located within a couple of large boulder piles. There are several other large boulder piles nearby which are open for exploration. A short trail (about 400 ft. long) on the eastern edge of the campground leads to the California Riding and Hiking Trail, which winds about 38 miles from one end of the park to the other. This portion of the trail is fairly flat, so long hikes are fairly easy. Arch Rock Nature Trail is just over a mile away from the campground. From the CRHT, go south. Before long, the trail will curve right and you'll be heading southwest. Just before you cross the road (Pinto Basin Rd.) turn left and head for White Tank campground. From there you can locate the Arch Rock Nature Trail trail head. Before the sun sets, find yourself a perch high atop a boulder (preferably near your camp) and have a look around. Now you can fully appreciate the vastness of this unique and otherworldly desert as the sun's light floods over the earth below. But as the sun's light falters and darkness falls... the vastness of the desert is dwarfed by the infinite expanse of the heavens above, and the sky slowly comes to life. Before long the Milky Way flows like a glistening river across the night sky. Ataraxia: "an untroubled and tranquil condition of the soul." "I want to run, I want to hide, I want to tear down the walls, That hold me inside, I want to reach out, and touch the flame, Where the streets have no name." - U2

Hit and miss here to find a spot. No reservations. Came for spring break and it was packed. Luckily…read morewe found one open spot on a Monday. Gorgeous at this site though.

I attended my first retreat of The Billys at this venue. The event was 5 days/4 nights with home…read morecooked meals included. The facility is remote and accessible via labelled dirt roads. Be sure to have printed instructions before going because GPS is not very reliable. I stayed in a room with 4 bunkbeds (there were only 3 of us). We each got to sleep in the bottom bunk and use the upper one to spread out our luggage. Some guys opted to sleep in campers or in tents that they had pitched. The desert terrain had a variety of vegetation and we had 2 or 3 docents who were familiar with the names and descriptions of many of the plants, rocks, and birds. As the name implies, there was clear and bright stellar activity at night. We were able to see a multitude of stars, a bright moon as well as one of our solar system's planets. The facility has 4 showers and 2 open to air toilets near the community center. There is a half bath room off the main house. My only complaint was the mattress on my bunkbed. It was two gym mats the size of a twin mattress one on top of the other. If you have a sensitive neck for sleeping you might want to bring an extra pillow. Stay well-hydrated. They have excellent water that tastes good straight from the tap.

Definitely! Three glorious days spent with other nude males. Great comradeship and great food. The…read moreweather couldn't be better last weekend. The view is amazing. You can be sexual or not and the men won't judge you. Great big happy family!