Reviews

Efrain

This place is amazing. I haven't stayed at the other campgrounds so I can't compare. But staying here was great. All the spots are clean and quiet. You are in the middle of the park so close to all the trails. Plenty of trash dumpsters and the bathrooms are really clean. No complaints just with I was back there.

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!!

Jjang King

I honestly think this is one of the worst campgrounds I’ve ever stayed at. The campsites are way too close to each other, so you can hear every little thing people say or do. The people next to us had absolutely no consideration — they were drinking and being loud until 1:30 AM, and I couldn’t sleep at all. It completely ruined the next day for me. I ended up packing up and leaving without doing anything I had planned. The restroom situation was also terrible. It’s basically a pit toilet with no running water, and there were bees all over the place inside, making it really uncomfortable to even use it. Also, be careful when hiking — there’s human waste left around in some areas. Overall, this place was a very disappointing experience. I would not recommend it at all.

Chris Oteri

Great campground, book through Recreation.gov, campsites parallel the monolithic rocks in the area. This campground is approx 200m from Skull Rock (which gets very busy and congested on the weekends starting around 0900). Pets need to be leashed at all times, if you want to run your dog I recommend taking a ride down some of the side dirt roads if they are open (Bighorn Pass Rd and Queen Valley Rd) I drove for about half a mile (both are firm dirt roads, well maintained, no sand, I was in a front wheel drive small SUV and had 0 issues) and let your dogs run there...complete privacy.

Joe Joe H

Our site was nestled between rocks and helped protect us against wind gusts. It also offered us a little bit of privacy. Space was enough for 3 large tents but has a slight grade. Downside is there’s only room for 1 vehicle. Pit toilets only. No water or showers. We brought our own. Bring lots if you can! We were there for the total lunar eclipse producing a red hue on the moon. It was nicknamed “ The Worm blood moon”. March 3, between 3am to 5am. We really enjoyed this campground and plan to come back at some point.

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.