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Jumbo Rocks Campground: how hard is it to reserve?

Joshua Tree National Park · National Park Service · Twentynine Palms, CA

As of Oct 10, 2026, 94% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Jumbo Rocks Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 57% of weeknights. Weekends are much harder than weekdays here — shifting a trip to Sunday–Thursday is the easiest way to get a site. In the next 30 days, 23 of 30 dates have at least one open site (864 open site-nights in total; 3,505 over 90 days).

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About Jumbo Rocks Campground

• 119 campsites (119 listed in availability data)
• $30 per night
• Recreation.gov rating 4.6/5 from 3,471 reviews
• Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel
• Activities: Day Use Area, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Climbing

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Jumbo Rocks Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. Close proximity to many boulders and rock formations, it is a popular camping location for families with kids. Jumbo Rocks is one of four campgrounds in the park that requires reservations year-round. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70-90 degrees during the day and drop to a…

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