Reviews

Otto Steinegeweg

Stayed in campsite Number 26, which has a real big rock at the back of it which you can see in the picture that I posted that gives you great shade after 5 or 6 o'clock on. Went for the stargazing at night and was not disappointed til Mr Moon showed up. Obviously I didn't plan the trip very well besides getting the Reservation for the campsite.

Andrew Ahern

I just want to say, this may have been the most romantic experience of my life. The grounds, the rocks, all under the stars. It gave me a real fresh breathe in life and I’m feeling very different about all my choices. Life just feels a little different. A couple days on this campground without my beloved wife was not fun, but my old friend and I really, really connected. 5 BIG STARS all around!!

Chris

Jumbo Rocks Campground is one of the most unique camping spots in Southern California. The massive rock formations surrounding the campsites make it feel like you’re camping on another planet. It’s perfect for stargazing, exploring, and climbing around the giant boulders. The sites are well spaced, quiet, and give you a true desert experience. Sunsets and night skies here are incredible. If you want a classic Joshua Tree camping trip with amazing scenery, this campground is hard to beat.

Lawrence B

It was like staying in Bedrock, I expected Fred Flintstone to pop his head over the rocks at any moment. It's a truly unique campground. It can get very windy and the mice are fast if your not paying attention and leave something out... even for a few minutes. Even our 17yo dog did some exploring, something the old guy hasn't done in awhile.

Douglas Shin

Jumbo Rock Campground is one of the most iconic campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park, surrounded by massive granite boulders that create a truly unique desert camping experience. The sites feel surprisingly private thanks to the natural rock formations, and the night sky is exceptional for stargazing. Facilities are very basic—no water, electricity, or showers—so you’ll need to come prepared. One of its biggest advantages is the location, with Skull Rock, one of the park’s most famous landmarks, just a short drive away. Price: about $30 per night per campsite. Ideal for campers who value atmosphere, scenery, and proximity to key attractions over comfort.

Me Me

November 2025. This reservation ONLY campground has VERY tiny sites. Most are car sized. But its a gorgeous area. Inside the grounds and outside for sure. There are trails right there to walk. Including the trail to Skull Rock. Joshua Tree Park truly is an amazing place. And Jumbo Rock Campground is right on the middle of it. They do have pit toilets. And they are clean. Plenty of paper too. And they have sorted trash bins. BUT no water. At all. No stores in the park. And no gas. NO CELL SERVICE! So come prepared or go without. It was reasonably quiet once the tenters stopped slamming car doors. Not many people were burning either. I gave this campground 4 stars instead of 5 for 2 reasons. One is theres no lights in the bathrooms. There should at least be a solar powered nightlight that comes on inside at night. Public restrooms are often gross and I want to see what Im touching! Secondly, these parkinglot style walk-in camp sites are pooey. People park in them at will during the day for hikes and whatnot. And they're pretty unattractive. The tenters that do legitimately rent them walk back and forth for hours getting their stuff and slamming car doors each time - no matter the hour. Very disruptive to those with pull in sites. They should be all in their own loop away from the entrance. You'll get a laught at the bus sized trailers trying to stuff themselves into these tiny sites. They really shouldn't be allowed. Id stay there again, but I'd be way more choosy about which site I rented.

Brooke James

The campground was amazing! It was clean & well maintained, even during the shutdown. No one bothered our campsite and were polite. There is not complete privacy, but our site was sort of out of the way. I enjoyed the trip so much, we will do it again next year!

Wesley Good

This campground was really great. The location was nice too, since it is in the middle of the park. You are close to everything. I recommend this campground, it is nice for tents as well if you bring a mallet or rock to place the stakes.

Kristina Cross

Campsites were nice supplied with good sized parking spaces, picnic table, fire pit, and barbecue grill. Toilet near site 63 had well stocked toilet paper. No sink or water at site.

Alexandra Ronca

This campground was spectacular. We were in Joshua Tree for three days, and the highlights were all experiences we had at the campground - climbing the jumbo rocks behind our site, stargazing, and watching the sunset at the end of the day. I got chills seeing the silhouettes of solo travelers or small families on top of the larger than life rocks, watching the sun come up each day. It was a quiet but connected, spiritual experience. Lots of coyotes howling at night, bats swooping over as we watched the night sky. We were in site 83 and would recommend for families - toddlers loved scrambling up the paths and rocks right behind our site.

Xiomara Garcia

Beautiful! Very open, so no shade. During the summer you need to be summer enthusiastic cauae its hot until the sun is down. For them charging $30 the restrooms are a little disappointing. Some campsites are super small so dont let the pictures deceive you on recreation.gov Otherwise its a very nice place to stay like a day or 2. Oh and the night sky...... unforgettable.

Mahesh S R

Jumbo Campground is one of the best spots for star gazing! The night sky views here are absolutely breathtaking. I stayed at site 120, which was spacious and perfectly located. The overall experience was fantastic, and I would highly recommend this campground to anyone visiting the area.

Richard Easley Jr.

Great open space, beautiful views, sunrises, sunsets etc! Usually everyone around you is friendly, you'll come across the random grumpy campers who expect everyone to be quiet at all times of the day 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 All in all, have camped here twice and will be back every year for Easter Sunday 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Service was super spotty, but I prefer to disconnect from the world when camping 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Camping #Nature #Views #Easter #Peace #Quiet #OpenSpace

Virginia Katz

Combine an outdoor experience with an art exhibit and playground, and you get this phenomenal camp site! We will absolutely return! You just want to climb all over the place! Some of the campsites are very small, essentially on the main road, but some have very large spaces away from the main road. Check the location of the campsite before you just reserve any campsite number. Be aware: 🐺 There is wildlife in the campsite. We had a coyote visitor early in the morning, but it kept to itself. There's signs for tortoises and snakes. Lots of cool little lizards and plant life. 🚱 Bring all the water you will need - there's no running water at the camps, and the bathrooms often have bees. 🤳There's no phone signal, so I recommend having the HazAdapt safety app on your phone so that you know how to handle emergencies out there.

Ryan Sherman

This place is amazing. I am tempted to downgrade to 4 stars because there is no power or water there, but the place is so amazing it is still 5 stars in my book! Great views, great campsites with plenty of parking, fire pits & bbq grills at each site. Fairly secluded, pcturesque, great hiking trails, star gazing... what more could you want for a desert campground.