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| Location | Twentynine Palms, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$30/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (2944 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 46 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 45 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Jumbo Rocks Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Jumbo Rocks Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Twentynine Palms. It lists 45 RV or RV/tent sites and 74 tent sites for rigs up to 45 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. Showing 40 of 119 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 066 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 086 standard nonelectric | ✓ | R | $30 |
| 051 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 077 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 106 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 055 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 035 tent only nonelectric |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (2,944 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Was an amazing time. Was peaceful and quiet. The Views ! The Stars ! Can’t wait to do it again. ”
“One of the most incredible campgrounds we've ever stayed in. Stunningly beautiful setting. We experienced quiet nature. Loved the hiking trails and our large and private site. Highly recommend!”
“Awesome campground with clean and accessible bathrooms and close to lots of short treks and bouldering ”
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: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
74485 National Park Drive
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Jumbo Rocks Campground sits amid the giant granite formations that define this part of Joshua Tree National Park, at about 4,380 feet elevation on a flat, sandy floor punctuated by towers of boulders and narrow canyons. The developed loop contains 119 individual campsites: 57 sites set up for both RVs and tents, 1 RV-only site, and 61 tent-only sites; the park allows up to six people and two vehicles per site, though some sites are compact and won't accommodate that maximum, so check individual site details when you reserve. There are no water spigots or electrical hookups in the campground, and the nearest services are in Twentynine Palms about 12 miles away, so come prepared with extra water and fuel. Winters (October May) draw most visitors when daytime highs commonly reach the 70s 90s and nights fall into the 40s 60s; summer is hot and considered the park's off-season. Jumbo Rocks is centrally located in the park interior roughly 18 miles from the West Entrance and about 8 miles from the North Entrance accessed from the Highway 62 corridor near Twenty-nine Palms making it a convenient base for exploring other park features. The campground is especially popular with climbers, families and anyone who likes to scramble over rocks at close range: several short hiking routes and an interpretive loop begin near campsites, and the surrounding formations are prime for bouldering and sunset light that brings out soft pastels in the stone. With clear desert skies, the site is also excellent for star-gazing, and common desert fauna you might encounter in cooler months include lizards, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ravens, ground squirrels and tarantulas; larger carnivores such as bobcats and mountain lions live in the park but are seldom seen. Jumbo Rocks requires reservations year-round; cancellations made prior to arrival can be processed online or via the call center but a $10 service fee is withheld from refunds. Changes made outside the cut-off window may incur a $10 change fee if switching to entirely different dates; extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates generally carries no fee. Late cancellations (the day before or the day of arrival) will be charged a $10 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee (one-night reservations forfeit the entire amount), and no-shows forfeit the reservation, incur a $20 service fee, and lose the first night's recreation fee. Once a reservation date has begun it cannot be changed online; if the site is staffed, on-site personnel may or may not be able to assist.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
Picks are 45 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: San Diego (San Diego International (SAN)), about 109 mi straight-line from Jumbo Rocks Campground. RV rentals in San Diego
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Pick up in Ramona
Pick up in Ramona| R |
| $30 |
| 094 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 111 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 071 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 027 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 032 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 040 rv nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 031 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 061 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 057 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 120 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 072 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | R | $30 |
| 117 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 070 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 046 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 053 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 028 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 012 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 118 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 004 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 095 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 078 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 089 standard nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| 102 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $30 |
| Not listed |
| 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 — Jumbo Rocks Campground. "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.
