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Jumbo Rocks Campground

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

Campsites
119[1]
Nightly fee from
$15[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[4]

Jumbo Rocks Campground is run by the National Park Service inside Joshua Tree National Park in California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 119 overnight campsites there, and NPS says reservations are required year-round[1][6].

What to expect

NPS lists 124 sites at this campground, and all of them are reservable[7]. Recreation.gov counts 119 campsites in its own records, so check the booking page for the current list[1]. Of those, 74 are tent only, 44 are standard and 1 is an RV site, all nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov shows 41 sites that accept an RV or trailer, and the longest length allowed at any site is 45 feet[8][4]. NPS lists no showers, no drinking water and no dump station, but it does list vault toilets and trash collection[9]. Recreation.gov shows no electric, water or sewer hookups[10]. NPS says campgrounds stay open around the clock[11], and NPS sets quiet hours at 10:00 pm until 6:00 am[11].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 119
Site types[1] 74 tent only nonelectric, 44 standard nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[7] 124, 124 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 1
Hookups[10] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 45 ft (median 18 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 41 sites, tent at 118 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 (4 to 6)

Camping fees

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

Site or fee Per night
Jumbo Rocks Campsite[18] $30
Senior/Access Pass Jumbo Rocks Campsite[2] $15

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Jumbo Rocks Campground?
NPS lists the Jumbo Rocks campsite at $30 per night[18]. The Senior/Access Pass rate is $15 per night[2]. Fees can change, so check the official listing.
Do I need a reservation for Jumbo Rocks Campground?
NPS says reservations are required year-round, booked up to six months ahead[6]. You can book on Recreation.gov[3].
Does Jumbo Rocks Campground have RV hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 119 campsites[10]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[4].
Are dogs and campfires allowed at Jumbo Rocks Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 119 campsites with this detail[13]. Campfires are also listed as allowed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[14].
Does Jumbo Rocks Campground have showers or drinking water?
NPS lists no showers and no water at this campground[9]. It does list vault toilets year round[9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 119 overnight campsites at Jumbo Rocks Campground: 74 tent only nonelectric, 44 standard nonelectric, 1 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Senior/Access Pass Jumbo Rocks Campsite: $15 per night. National Park Service
  3. Jumbo Rocks Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Jumbo Rocks Campground: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 18 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Jumbo Rocks 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 124 sites at Jumbo Rocks Campground: 124 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  8. Permitted equipment at Jumbo Rocks Campground: 41 sites accept an RV or trailer and 118 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Amenities at Jumbo Rocks 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
  10. Hookups at Jumbo Rocks Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 119 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  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. National Park Service
  12. 1 of the 119 campsites at Jumbo Rocks Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Jumbo Rocks Campground: yes at all 119 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Jumbo Rocks Campground: yes at all 119 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-in time at Jumbo Rocks Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Check-out time at Jumbo Rocks Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Jumbo Rocks Campground: 6 at most sites (range 4 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Camping fee, Jumbo Rocks Campsite: $30 per night. National Park Service
  19. NPS campground rules for Jumbo Rocks 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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