Adventure
| Location | Twentynine Palms, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $55/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (89 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 24 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 13 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Indian Cove Group, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Indian Cove Group is a Recreation.gov campground in Twentynine Palms. It lists 13 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 24 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| G01 group standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $55 |
| G02 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G03 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G04 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G05 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G06 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G07 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G08 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G09 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G10 group standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (89 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The campsite was clean, updated, and beautifully set. It was a great experience.”
“Great campsite, lots of room to set up and for parking. Amazing backdrop and quiet area. Definitely recommend! ”
“Very clean and well-maintained campsite with very clean restrooms.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 24 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
7295 Indian Cove Road
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Orange- and pink-hued boulders rise in dramatic piles around Indian Cove Group, shaping a campsite that feels carved into the same geology that draws rock climbers here year after year. Thirteen group sites sit on flat, sandy ground among those towering rocks, and the layout gives easy access to dozens of short climbs and scrambling routes as well as a small interpretive trail that begins inside the campground. Hikers will find several trailheads nearby and non-climbers have plenty of boulders to explore and photograph; after dark the high desert's clear skies make this a strong choice for star-gazing and night photography. At 3,200 feet elevation the interior of Joshua Tree around Indian Cove tends to be warmer than some other park areas most visitors come October through May when daytime highs commonly land in the 70 90°F range and nights cool to the 40 60°F band while summer brings intense heat and is the park's slow season. Expect desert wildlife encounters during cooler months: lizards, occasional rattlesnakes and scorpions, ravens and squirrels, desert tarantulas, and the possibility (though rare) of bobcats or mountain lions passing through. Practical details matter here: although official campsite records show all 13 group sites listed for both tent and RV use, the campground has no hookups or potable water on site, and an emergency phone and water are located about two miles away at the ranger station; Twentynine Palms supplies groceries and services less than ten miles from the campground. Indian Cove is one of three group campgrounds in Joshua Tree that can be reserved year-round; group fees run $35 $40 per night depending on capacity, and park entrance into the main portion of Joshua Tree is $30 per vehicle in addition to camping fees (no entrance fee is collected at the Indian Cove loop itself). Pay attention to reservation rules: a $10 service fee applies to changes, cancellations more than 48 hours before arrival incur a $10 fee, and cancellations within 48 hours are charged $10 plus the first night's fee; group cancellations less than 14 days out forfeit the first night and pay a $10 fee. No-shows are assessed a $20 service fee and the first night's recreation fee and the reservation will be cancelled if your plans change, call the campground at 760-367-5554 before noon the day after your scheduled arrival. Before you go, download the NPS app for maps and on-route information so you can find access roads and nearby climbs once you turn off Highway 62 onto Indian Cove Road.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 24 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: San Diego (San Diego International (SAN)), about 111 mi straight-line from Indian Cove Group. RV rentals in San Diego
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Pick up in Vista| R |
| R |
| $55 |
| G11 group standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $55 |
| G12 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G13 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Indian Cove Group. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
