Black Rock Campground

Joshua Tree National Park

🏕️ CampgroundJoshua TreeCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (2227)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27

2 of the last 30 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 7 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 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →sites #005, #020, #063, #067

Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #068

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, Black Rock Campground #010–Black Rock Campground #017 next to each othersites #001, #003, #005, #007, #008, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #020, #061, #062, #063, #066, #067

Fri Aug 28 – Sun Aug 302 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #004

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →👥 24 in a row, Black Rock Campground #037–Black Rock Campground #060 next to each othersites #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #076, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #090, #091, #092, #093, #094, #096, #097, #098, #099

Wed Sep 2 – Sat Sep 53 nightsbook these dates →sites #095

Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, Black Rock Campground #050–Black Rock Campground #060 next to each othersites #002, #006, #009, #021, #022, #023, #024, #031, #033, #034, #035, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #045, #047, #048, #050, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #064, #065, #070, #072, #073, #074, #076, #078, #079, #080, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #098, #099

Fri Sep 4 – Sun Sep 62 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #030, #044

📷 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 #005 — Black Rock Site 5 — **Site Black Rock Campground #005** · Black Rock Site 5NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #020 — Black Rock Site 20 — **Site Black Rock Campground #020** · Black Rock Site 20NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #063 — Black Rock Site 63 — **Site Black Rock Campground #063** · Black Rock Site 63NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #067 — Black Rock Site 67 — **Site Black Rock Campground #067** · Black Rock Site 67NPS

Campsite Black Rock Campground #068 — Black Rock Site 68 — **Site Black Rock Campground #068** · Black Rock Site 68NPS

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

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.9 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger3.9 midirections →

⚡ Rivian Adventure Network5.6 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.5 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 35 openings at Black Rock Campground over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 2–13 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🎥 31K 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 35 openings at Black Rock Campground over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 2–13 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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