What are some popular campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park?

Black Rock, White Tank, Indian Cove, and Jumbo Rocks are all popular campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park. There are also Ryan and Belle campgrounds. The main entrance to the 800,000-acre Joshua Tree is in Twentynine Palms, offering nine campgrounds and nearly 500 sites, all with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Half are first-come, first-served, half are reservation only. If it’s solitude you seek, pitch your tent beneath the massive boulder formations at Belle Campground. With just 18 sites, it’s one of the smaller campgrounds here. Title of smallest goes to White Tank Campground with 15 sites. White Tank puts you next to the 0.5-mile Arch Rock Nature Trail for some easy hiking and wildflower viewing. Rock climbers hang out at the in-demand, 44-site Hidden Valley campground. Its close proximity to the otherworldly Wonderland of Rocks makes this a difficult campground to score. The 99-site Black Rock campground owes its popularity to the rare presence of running water. If you need flush toilets and some especially dramatic Joshua trees to admire, sleep here. You can also explore different options for camping near Joshua Tree on Hipcamp.