Joshua Tree RV Campground

Joshua Tree RV Campground is a small private RV park close to the town of Joshua Tree, California, and it is not to be confused with Joshua Tree Lake up the road; as our guide notes, the naming around here is not creative. It offers full hookups and a no-frills desert camping experience at a slightly lower price than its bigger neighbor, and it suits climbers, hikers and park day-trippers who spend all day inside Joshua Tree National Park and just need somewhere to sleep, shower and recharge.

Hookups	Full (30/50 amp electric, water, sewer)
Max RV length	40 feet for most sites
Cost	~$45–55/night
Distance to park	~8 miles to West Entrance
Showers	Yes
WiFi	Yes (basic)

Hookups

Full (30/50 amp electric, water, sewer)

Max RV length

40 feet for most sites

Cost

~$45–55/night

Distance to park

~8 miles to West Entrance

Showers

Yes

WiFi

Yes (basic)

Why RVers stay here

The practical picture: 30/50-amp electric, water and sewer on gravel back-in pads, restrooms with showers, a laundry room and basic WiFi, at roughly $45 to $55 a night. Most sites take rigs up to 40 feet. The West Entrance is about 8 miles south, so early-morning park runs are easy. Bookings are handled by the park, and the best season tracks the park's October-through-April peak. The trade-off is that this is a place to park and plug in, not a destination: quiet, functional and mostly back-in, with no lake, camp store or extras. If you want the small stocked lake and pull-throughs, Joshua Tree Lake is the alternative; if you want boulders outside your door, sleep in the park.

✓Full 30/50-amp hookups with sewer at a slightly lower price than Joshua Tree Lake

✓About 8 miles from the West Entrance, closer to town than the bigger private park

✓Restrooms with showers and a laundry room for post-hike cleanup

✓Quiet, functional atmosphere that suits climbers and hikers who are out all day

!Sites are mostly back-in on gravel pads, with about a 40-foot practical limit

!No-frills: no lake, store or destination amenities

!WiFi is basic

What our guides say about Joshua Tree RV Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Joshua Tree RV Camping: Inside the Park and Full-Hookup Options Outside

Not to be confused with Joshua Tree Lake (the naming around here is not creative), this smaller RV park is located closer to the town of Joshua Tree itself. It offers full hookups and a no-frills desert camping experience at a slightly lower price point than Joshua Tree Lake.

The park has 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer hookups, restrooms with showers, and a laundry room. Sites are mostly back-in on gravel pads. The atmosphere is quiet and functional — this is a place to park, plug in, and use as a home base rather than a destination campground. It works particularly well for climbers and hikers who spend all day in the park and just need somewhere to sleep, shower, and recharge.

The West Entrance to Joshua Tree is about 8 miles south, making morning trips into the park easy.

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Joshua Tree RV Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Joshua Tree RV Campground have full hookups?

Yes. Sites have 30/50-amp electric, water and sewer.

How much does Joshua Tree RV Campground cost per night?

Roughly $45 to $55 per night in the range we have on file, slightly below Joshua Tree Lake. Confirm current pricing with the park.

What is the max RV length at Joshua Tree RV Campground?

About 40 feet for most sites, and sites are mostly back-in on gravel pads.

How far is Joshua Tree RV Campground from the park?

About 8 miles to the West Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, which makes morning trips into the park easy.

Does Joshua Tree RV Campground have showers?

Yes, there are restrooms with showers plus a laundry room and basic WiFi.