Indian Cove Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $35.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- June 1 to August 28
- Sites
- 101 total · 101 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 34.0935, -116.1589
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Indian Cove Campground is located off of Highway 62, thirteen miles east of Joshua Tree Village and ten miles west of Twentynine Palms. It has 101 campsites, including thirteen group campsites. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are 39 reservable sites. There are vault toilets but no water at the campsites. There is a water bottle/jug filling station at the small ranger station roughly two miles north of the campground. For a RV-filling station, there is one at our headquarters in 29 Palms.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Indian Cove Campground free?
No. Indian Cove Campground charges $35.00. 101 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Indian Cove Campground?
Indian Cove Campground has 101 sites on record. 101 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Indian Cove Campground open?
The season on record runs June 1 to August 28. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Indian Cove Campground?
Indian Cove Campground is at 34.0935, -116.1589. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
What is the weather like at Indian Cove Campground?
Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and may cool to around 75°F (24°C) at night. Weather can change quickly. Check a weather forecast before camping.
What are the rules at Indian Cove Campground?
Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before purchasing your permit. A vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, or fifth wheel, or a motorhome towing a vehicle, is considered two vehicles. Camping fees must be paid within one hour of selecting a campsite. Check in and check out are at noon. There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May. All tents, tarps, and other camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet (7.6 m) of the picnic table or fire grate. Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it. Any scented or odorous items, including sunscreen and toiletries, must be secured as if they were food. Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant. Holding or reserving campsites for persons not present is not allowed. Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended. No slacklines in campgrounds.
Nearby
- Indian Cove Group0.1 mi
- INDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND1.8 mi
- Sheep Pass Group Campground6.8 mi
- SHEEP PASS GROUP6.9 mi
- Ryan Campground7.6 mi
- JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND8.9 mi
- BLACK ROCK CAMPGROUND13.3 mi
- BLACK ROCK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND13.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
