Black Rock Campground

Joshua Tree National Park

🏕️ CampgroundJoshua TreeCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (2227)

🟢 13 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12

2 of the last 32 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 99 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 34m ago.

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Black Rock Campground in California has 13 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Sat Sep 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📍 Approximate location — this campground shares a map point with others in the same park, so the pin marks the park rather than the exact site. Check the booking page before navigating.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 9 – Sat Sep 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, Black Rock Campground #049–Black Rock Campground #058 next to each othersites #001, #003, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #014, #016, #017, #021, #022, #023, #024, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #037, #038, #039, #040, #042, #043, #044, #046, #047, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #060, #061, #062, #063, #065, #066, #067, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #078, #080, #081, #082, #084, #085, #086, #090, #091, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #098, #099

Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →👥 Black Rock Campground #004 & Black Rock Campground #005 next to each othersites #002, #004, #005, #020, #025, #048, #059, #068, #079, #083, #087, #097

Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #064

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, Black Rock Campground #049–Black Rock Campground #058 next to each othersites #013, #041, #003, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #014, #016, #017, #021, #022, #023, #026, #027, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #037, #038, #039, #040, #042, #044, #046, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #060, #061, #062, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #069, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #078, #080, #081, #082, #084, #085, #086, #090, #092, #094, #095, #096, #098

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #043, #091, #093

Sat Sep 12 – Tue Sep 153 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #088

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #015

Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h agosites #030

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Black Rock Campground #001 — Black Rock Site 1 — **Site Black Rock Campground #001** · Black Rock Site 1NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #003 — Black Rock Campsite 3 — **Site Black Rock Campground #003** · Black Rock Campsite 3NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #003 — Black Rock Site 3 — **Site Black Rock Campground #003** · Black Rock Site 3NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #006 — Black Rock Site 6 — **Site Black Rock Campground #006** · Black Rock Site 6NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #007 — Black Rock Site 7 — **Site Black Rock Campground #007** · Black Rock Site 7NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #008 — Black Rock Site 8 — **Site Black Rock Campground #008** · Black Rock Site 8NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #009 — Black Rock Site 9 — **Site Black Rock Campground #009** · Black Rock Site 9NPS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EVgo3.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger3.9 midirections →

⚡ Rivian5.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Black Rock Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 2–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~106 mi from LA💵 $35/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing🎥 78K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆2,227 ratings

5★1,160

4★569

3★259

2★152

1★87

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.1/4

T-Mobile2.8/4

Verizon2.7/4

Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Black Rock Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Black Rock Campground?

Black Rock Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Black Rock Campground?

Campsite fees at Black Rock Campground run about $35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Black Rock Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Black Rock Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Black Rock Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 30 openings at Black Rock Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 2–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Black Rock Campground a good campground?

Black Rock Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 2,227 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Black Rock Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Black Rock Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 504 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Black Rock Campground located?

Black Rock Campground is located in Joshua Tree, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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