Indian Cove Campground

Joshua Tree National Park

🏕️ CampgroundJoshua TreeCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (2098)

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

7 of the last 34 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 5 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 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 #010

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites #014, #033

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, Indian Cove Campground #012–Indian Cove Campground #021 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #009, #010, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #034, #037, #038

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →👥 13 in a row, Indian Cove Campground #041–Indian Cove Campground #053 next to each othersites #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #055, #056, #057, #058, #059, #060, #063, #064, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #072, #073, #074, #075, #077, #078, #079, #080, #082, #083, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #091, #093, #094, #095, #096, #097, #099, #100, #101

Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #061, #081, #098

Wed Sep 2 – Sat Sep 53 nightsbook these dates →sites #092

Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #054

Fri Sep 4 – Sun Sep 62 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #056, #067

📷 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 #010 — Parking for campsite. — **Site Indian Cove Campground #010** · Parking for campsite.NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #010 — Indian Cove Site 10 — **Site Indian Cove Campground #010** · Indian Cove Site 10NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #014 — Parking for campsite. — **Site Indian Cove Campground #014** · Parking for campsite.NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #014 — Indian Cove Site 14 — **Site Indian Cove Campground #014** · Indian Cove Site 14NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #033 — Indian Cove Site 33 — **Site Indian Cove Campground #033** · Indian Cove Site 33NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #033 — Parking for campsite. — **Site Indian Cove Campground #033** · Parking for campsite.NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #001 — Spacious site for wheelchair movement — **Site Indian Cove Campground #001** · Spacious site for wheelchair movementNPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #001 — Accessibility Parking for campsite. — **Site Indian Cove Campground #001** · Accessibility Parking for campsite.NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #002 — Indian Cove Site 2 — **Site Indian Cove Campground #002** · Indian Cove Site 2NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #002 — Parking for campsite. — **Site Indian Cove Campground #002** · Parking for campsite.NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #003 — Indian Cove Site 3 — **Site Indian Cove Campground #003** · Indian Cove Site 3NPS

Campsite Indian Cove Campground #003 — Parking for campsite. — **Site Indian Cove Campground #003** · Parking for campsite.NPS

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 6.0 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger6.0 midirections →

⚡ Rivian Adventure Network10.0 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 38 openings at Indian Cove Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 2–20 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🎥 65K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.5★★★★★2,098 ratings

5★1,486

4★391

3★104

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 38 openings at Indian Cove Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 2–20 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 2,098 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 709 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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