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Indian Cove Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
97[1]
Nightly fee from
$17.50[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Indian Cove Campground is run by the National Park Service in Joshua Tree National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 97 campsites there, and NPS says reservations are required year-round[1][6].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 97 overnight campsites at Indian Cove, made up of 52 standard nonelectric sites and 45 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. NPS lists 101 sites, all reservable[7]. Recreation.gov shows 27 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 96 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 35 feet[4]. Recreation.gov lists no electric, water or sewer hookups[9]. NPS reports no drinking water, no showers and no dump station, and it lists vault toilets year round[10]. NPS says the campground has a partial summer closure from 2027-06-01 to 2027-08-28[11]. Reservations can be made up to six months ahead on Recreation.gov or by phone at 877-444-6777, per NPS[6].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 97
Site types[1] 52 standard nonelectric, 45 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[7] 101, 101 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 1
Hookups[9] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 27 sites, tent at 96 sites
Pets[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[15] 12:00 PM
Check-out[16] 12:00 PM
People per site[17] 6 at most sites (2 to 6)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Individual Campsite at Indian Cove[18] $35
Group Campsite at Indian Cove[19] $55
Senior/Access Pass Individual Campsite at Indian Cove[2] $17.50
Senior/Access Group Campsite at Indian Cove[20] $27.50

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Indian Cove?
NPS lists an individual campsite at $35 per night[18] and a group campsite at $55 per night[19]. NPS also lists lower Senior or Access Pass rates[2]. Fees can change.
Do I need a reservation at Indian Cove Campground?
NPS says you must reserve in every season, and you can book up to six months ahead[6]. You can book on Recreation.gov[3].
Are dogs allowed at Indian Cove Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 97 campsites with this detail listed[13]. Check the NPS rules for other pet limits.
Does Indian Cove have RV hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 97 campsites[9]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 35 feet[4].
Are campfires allowed at Indian Cove?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 95 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 97 overnight campsites at Indian Cove Campground: 52 standard nonelectric, 45 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Senior/Access Pass Individual Campsite at Indian Cove: $17.50 per night. National Park Service
  3. Indian Cove Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Indian Cove Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Indian Cove Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Joshua Tree National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. National Park Service
  7. NPS lists 101 sites at Indian Cove Campground: 101 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  8. Permitted equipment at Indian Cove Campground: 27 sites accept an RV or trailer and 96 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Hookups at Indian Cove Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 97 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Amenities at Indian Cove Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Vault Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: No water; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: No; laundry: No; trash... National Park Service
  11. Season and hours (NPS): Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day. Check in and check out are at noon. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Listed exceptions: Partial Summer Closure 2027-06-01 to 2027-08-28. National Park Service
  12. 1 of the 97 campsites at Indian Cove Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Cove Campground: yes at all 97 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Cove Campground: yes at all 95 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Indian Cove Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Indian Cove Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Indian Cove Campground: 6 at most sites (range 2 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, Individual Campsite at Indian Cove: $35 per night. National Park Service
  19. Camping fee, Group Campsite at Indian Cove: $55 per night. National Park Service
  20. Camping fee, Senior/Access Group Campsite at Indian Cove: $27.50 per night. National Park Service
  21. NPS campground rules for Indian Cove Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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