Jumbo Rocks Campground

Category: Campground in Twentynine Palms, California

Address: Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

Phone: +18774446777

Reviews

Jason Kim

Jun 22, 2022

Wonderful campground. If you go to Joshua tree national park, you should definitely camp to see the stars. I found the park one of the least interesting of the national parks until I got to camp here. Stars so bright, you can capture them on a potato phone. The camp site themselves are tiny and close to each other but the huge rocks do a great job separating the sites. Bathroom are just hole in the ground, with no running water.

Megan Garrett

Jun 17, 2022

Great campground with well kept sites. The toilets are pit toilets and there are no showers. There was plenty of privacy for tent campers. The large rocks are cool and many people were climbing them. There is direct access to a nature trail that can be hiked in the summer. There are fire pits with a grate on top. The sites all had areas cleared for tents (no formal ten boxes, though) and it was easy to drive stakes.

Cai Jo

Jun 12, 2022

I was pleasantly surprised by this campsite! We were at spot 44 and it was way more secluded than I expected, which was great. Nice flat spot and close to bathrooms, though not next to rocks like many of the other spots. But we could walk around to find empty sites and climb on the boulders around, nice sunset views and amazing stars at night.

Ale

Feb 24, 2022

I've stayed here quite a few times. Large enough campground but it definitely started booking up quickly over the last couple of years. The only "bad" thing is that for such a large campground the available bathrooms are quite limited. Not a big deal if you're used to camping, but may deter some.

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Questions & Answers

Do I have to make reservations for camping over night?

Juana Lemus | May 24, 2020
Steve McGuffey | May 25, 2020

Yes you need a reservation from August to June. Any time other then that it is first come first serve. All other campsites in the park are first come first serve. If you don't have a reservation you will be asked to leave or be parked in someone else's spot and will have to move. Check reserve California for exact dates.

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Is there somewhere to make a campfire or do you need to bring your own grill?

jethro arreola | May 24, 2020
Vivek Veeramani | May 25, 2020

All campsites have fire pits for campfire, and they have grills as well along with benches. You just need to bring your own wood and fire starters. There's a Walmart around 15miles from the visitor center where you can get wood.

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Are there any bobcats or mountain lions at this park?

Justeen Pedersen | May 25, 2019
Sebastian Beeck | May 26, 2019

It is possible to spot them, but not likely. I haven't seen any animal larger than a rabbit the whole time

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We are planning a trip soo and it’s getting colder and colder ,are we Allowed wood burning fire pits?

Michelle Johnson | Oct 26, 2021
Marco Avila | Oct 27, 2021

10/21/21. Yes, bring lots of it. You will rin out

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Park website says this campsite has no water. Does it mean no shower or the site bathroom has no running water?

Wendy Liu | Jun 28, 2021
Jennifer Vielmader | Jun 29, 2021

No water at ALL. No bathroon water either. Toilets are like outhouses and they didn't smell. They did get dirty, so I cleaned it up, had gloves in our camping gear and it made a difference. Line your cooler with foil and even use a amazon plastic bag to cover your ice bags. We stayed five days and ice were still in cubes. Bring water to drink and clean (small plastic tub works to clean your dishes). Shade, we brought one of those four stand shades and almost wasn't enough! We got lucky and had a tree for cover too. Most sites don't have trees. Stayed in campsite 12. Watch out for mice at night, they look for food around your table at night. Bees looking for water, so don't leave any out, wash your dishes at night. Great rocks and views. Enhoy and hope this helps!!! We stayed May 22-27 and weather was like 80-85.

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Hi everyone there,does camp host carry fire woods to sell? thanks!

franck situ | May 24, 2021
Andrey Andreev | May 25, 2021

No. We even weren't able to locate the camp host. Don't repeat our mistake and bring several packs of firewood with you

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Hi everyone, is camp fire allowed currently? Thanks!

franck situ | May 24, 2021
Wendy Garber | May 25, 2021

Yes, camp fire is allowed.

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Is water available anywhere in park?

Patricia Hughes | May 24, 2021
Clifford Fields | May 25, 2021

You can fill up water jugs at the visitor center in Twentynine Palms for sure

can i make reservations for 2021?

Bobbi Binder | May 24, 2021
Ziporah Paskman | May 25, 2021

You can reserve at most national parks up to 6 months in advance

With only a “walkup - first come first serve” system during the off-season, how available are the Joshua Tree campgrounds (Jumbo Rocks, Hidden Valley, etc.) in August?

Gannon Mooney | May 24, 2020
Steve McGuffey | May 25, 2020

August is about the time Jumbo Rocks goes on reservation, there were many sites open when we went thru in July. Rock climbing season is when the place fills up.

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I am towing a travel trailer into the campground at jumbo rocks. Is there anyone who can suggest a good place to fill up with water before I get there? Coming from the San Diego area.

David Russell | May 25, 2019
Sebastian Beeck | May 26, 2019

Next towns are Palm Springs, Indio and La Quinta. Maybe there. Hava a nice stay

HOW FAR IS THIS FROM JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

Maribeth Ohprecio | May 25, 2019
Andrew Zein | May 26, 2019

It's one of the campgrounds in Joshua tree national park

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Do the campgrounds have electrical outlets?

Tony Godshall | May 25, 2019
Tim van Vliet | May 26, 2019

No electricity, (well maintained toilets, garbage and recycling that's it), that's part of why you are there. Enjoy the desert unplugged

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What if we just want to hike for a few hours? How much is that?

Shay Gunn | May 25, 2018
Jessica Graybill | May 26, 2018

You would just pay the entrance fee at the park and not for any camp grounds.

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