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Indian Cove Campground
101 sites · $17.50–$55 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft
About Indian Cove
Indian Cove Campground is located off of Highway 62, thirteen miles east of Joshua Tree Village and ten miles west of Twentynine Palms. It has 101 campsites, including thirteen group campsites. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are 39 reservable sites. There are vault toilets but no water at the campsites. There is a water bottle/jug filling station at the small ranger station roughly two miles north of the campground. For a RV-filling station, there is one at our headquarters in 29 Palms.
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Campsites
Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.
Conditions at camp
🌤️ Forecast
🔥 Wildfires nearby
No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅
🗓️ Typical weather
Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and may cool to around 75°F (24°C) at night. Weather can change quickly. Check a weather forecast before camping.
Rules
Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before purchasing your permit. A vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, or fifth wheel, or a motorhome towing a vehicle, is considered two vehicles. Camping fees must be paid within one hour of selecting a campsite. Check in and check out are at noon. There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May. All tents, tarps, and other camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet (7.6 m) of the picnic table or fire grate. Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it. Any scented or odorous items, including sunscreen and toiletries, must be secured as if they were food. Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant. Holding or reserving campsites for persons not present is not allowed. Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended. No slacklines in campgrounds.
Trails near camp
- 🥾 Boy Scout 7.9 mi
- 🥾 Willow Hole 2.2 mi
- 🥾 49 Palms Oasis 1.5 mi
- 🥾 Big Pine 2.2 mi
- 🥾 North View 3 mi
- 🥾 Window Loop 1.8 mi
- 🥾 Western Hills View 0.1 mi
- 🥾 Copper Mountain View 0.2 mi
- 🥾 Quail Springs Historic 6.8 mi
- 🥾 Johnny Lang Connector 6.6 mi
- 🥾 Rocky View Loop 1.2 mi
- 🥾 Wall Street Mill 1.1 mi
Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.