📷 Photo by Nate Kadlac on UnsplashJumbo Rocks Campground
Twentynine Palms, CA
Sites wedged between huge granite boulders in Joshua Tree. Skull Rock is a short walk away.
Jumbo Rocks lies in Joshua Tree National Park at 4,380 feet (1,335 m), tucked among massive granite boulders. According to Wikivoyage it is the park's largest campground; Recreation.gov lists 124 individual sites for tents and RVs. There are no hookups and no drinking water; the nearest water is at the Oasis Visitor Center, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The trail to Skull Rock starts near the campground and is rated easy to moderate.
Peak season runs from October through May, and the desert is very hot in summer. Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months ahead. From June 1 through October 1, wood and charcoal fires are banned; only gas or propane stoves are allowed. The listing gives no maximum RV length, and some sites are small, so check the details for your site.
- Nearest town
- Twentynine Palms, CA
- Category
- Camping & RV
- GPS
- 33.9920, -116.0617
- Hookups
- none
- Max length
- 35 ft (10.7 m)
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February–May and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Jumbo Rocks Campground?
Jumbo Rocks Campground is in Twentynine Palms, CA, at GPS 33.9920, -116.0617. It is about 8 mi from Keys View.
What is there to see near Jumbo Rocks Campground?
Places worth a stop nearby: Joshua Tree National Park (12 mi), Salton Sea State Recreation Area (34 mi), Cabazon Dinosaurs (41 mi) and Amboy Crater (41 mi).
When is the best time to visit Jumbo Rocks Campground?
The most pleasant months are usually February–May and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)