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Indian Cove Campground

Joshua Tree National Park

🏕️ CampgroundJoshua TreeCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (2110)
Indian Cove Campground
🟢 48 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11
13 of the last 54 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
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 114 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 13 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Indian Cove Campground in California has 48 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. 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
Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 7h agosites #101
Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →opened 7h ago👥 Indian Cove Campground #099 & Indian Cove Campground #100 next to each othersites #023, #054, #066, #084, #099, #100
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 7h agosites #043, #050, #101
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →opened 7h agosites #051, #077
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 Indian Cove Campground #099 & Indian Cove Campground #100 next to each othersites #024, #034, #046, #049, #089, #099, #100
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Indian Cove Campground #065–Indian Cove Campground #070 next to each othersites #009, #011, #013, #016, #026, #031, #033, #036, #042, #044, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #063, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #073, #074, #075, #078, #079, #080, #083, #085, #087, #091, #094, #097, #098
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites #006, #086
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 Indian Cove Campground #019 & Indian Cove Campground #020 next to each othersites #019, #020, #023, #045, #054, #071, #072, #093

📷 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 Indian Cove Campground #101 — Indian Cove Site 101
Site Indian Cove Campground #101 · Indian Cove Site 101NPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #101 — Indian Cove Site 101
Site Indian Cove Campground #101 · Indian Cove Site 101NPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #023 — Campsite  with picnic table surrounded by boulders and green
Site Indian Cove Campground #023 · Campsite with picnic table surrounded by boulders and greenNPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #023 — Indian Cove Site 23
Site Indian Cove Campground #023 · Indian Cove Site 23NPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #054 — Campsite  with picnic table surrounded by boulders and green
Site Indian Cove Campground #054 · Campsite with picnic table surrounded by boulders and greenNPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #054 — Indian Cove Site 54
Site Indian Cove Campground #054 · Indian Cove Site 54NPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #066 — Campsite  with picnic table surrounded by boulders and green
Site Indian Cove Campground #066 · Campsite with picnic table surrounded by boulders and greenNPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #066 — Indian Cove Site 66
Site Indian Cove Campground #066 · Indian Cove Site 66NPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #084 — Indian Cove Site 84
Site Indian Cove Campground #084 · Indian Cove Site 84NPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #084 — Campsite  with picnic table surrounded by boulders and green
Site Indian Cove Campground #084 · Campsite with picnic table surrounded by boulders and greenNPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #099 — Shared parking for campsite.
Site Indian Cove Campground #099 · Shared parking for campsite.NPS
Campsite Indian Cove Campground #099 — Indian Cove Site 99
Site Indian Cove Campground #099 · Indian Cove Site 99NPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 6.0 mi away (straight line).

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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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 47 openings at Indian Cove Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 3–38 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

📍 ~120 mi from LA💵 $35–$55/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎥 76K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.5★★★★★2,110 ratings
5★1,492
4★395
3★106
2★65
1★52
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.5/4
T-Mobile1.0/4
AT&T1.0/4
Sprint retired0.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Indian Cove Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Indian Cove Campground?

Indian Cove 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 Indian Cove Campground?

Campsite fees at Indian Cove Campground run about $35–$55/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Indian Cove Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Indian Cove 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 Indian Cove Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 47 openings at Indian Cove Campground over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 3–38 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 Indian Cove Campground a good campground?

Indian Cove Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 2,110 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Indian Cove Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Indian Cove Campground, Verizon rates highest at 1.5 out of 5 from 713 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Indian Cove Campground located?

Indian Cove 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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