Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell

White Tank Campground

15 sites · $12.50–$25 · First come, first served · RVs to 24 ft

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First come, first served$12.50–$25 / night

No reservations. Sites are first come, first served, so arrive early.

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15Sites

15First come

$12.50–$25Per night

24 ftRVs

Reservations

White Tank Campground is first-come, first-served throughout the year.

Fees

Individual Campsite at White Tank Camping fees must be paid at an entrance station. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle.	$25.00
Senior/Access Pass Individual Campsite at White Tank Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. Camping fees must be paid at an entrance station. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle.	$12.50

Season & hours

All campgrounds and campsites are subject to closure, but typically campgrounds are open 24 hours a day, everyday. Check in and check out are at noon. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

⛔ Summer Closure: Jun 1, 2027 – Aug 28, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Vault Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · none
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 24 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 24 ft
RV notes	RVs may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 feet. There is no water and no hookups. There are no hookups for RVs at any campground in Joshua Tree.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.
Wheelchair	Roads are not paved, nor are campgrounds. Though most campsites are relatively flat, the terrain can be uneven.
ADA	There are no ADA accessible campsites in White Tank Campground. Campgrounds with ADA accessible campsites include Indian Cove (site 1), Jumbo Rocks (site 122), and Black Rock (site 61).

Getting there

White Tank Campground, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

White Tank is located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park. The campground is 11 miles from Twentynine Palms and 28 miles from the Cottonwood Visitor Center.

Contact

760-367-3001 · jotr_info@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Joshua Tree

Belle18 sites · $12.50–$25 · First come, first served · RVs to 35 ft Black Rock99 sites · $17.50–$35 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft Cottonwood62 sites · $17.50–$55 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft Hidden Valley44 sites · $12.50–$25 · First come, first served · RVs to 24 ft Indian Cove101 sites · $17.50–$55 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft Jumbo Rocks124 sites · $15–$30 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft Ryan32 sites · $2.50–$30 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft Sheep Pass Group6 sites · $27.50–$55 · Reservations · No RVs

About White Tank

This is small campground with 15 sites. There are pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits. There is no water available. RVs and vehicles with trailers may not exceed 25 feet. To secure a site, 1. Locate an empty campsite. 2. Occupy the site (set up a tent or leave personal items to show occupancy). 3. Proceed immediately to an entrance station to complete registration and pay. You must pay for the site within one hour of set up. If entrance stations are closed, payment may be delayed until morning.

Photos

A picnic table and fire pit are in a campsite. Behind them are large boulders. — White Tank Campground is nestled among immense granite boulders. The Arch Rock Nature Trail is located here - leading to a spectacular formation. · NPS Photo

A picnic table and fire ring are in a campsite that has a view looking out on a boulder field. — The view from White Tank looks out over a large boulder field of granitic rock making it a popular campground. · NPS Photo

A picnic table and fire ring are in a campsite adjacent to a large boulder. — There are 15 campsites in White Tank Campground and they are surrounded by boulders. · NPS Photo

Rocky desert landscape — View looking out from campground · NPS/Brad Sutton

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

52°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

69°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

50°F

Partly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

63°F

Sunny

Fri, Nov 13

Night

46°F

Partly Cloudy

Sat, Nov 14

Day

59°F

Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

45°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

61°F

Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ 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

RVs must not exceed 25 feet in length. Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before buying a 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

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.