What is the best camp ground in Joshua Tree National Park to camp at?

Christina

I am planning a camping trip to Joshua Tree National Park. I love the stars, and I know there is some of the best star gazing in California at Joshua Tree. I know there are several camp sites. Please let me know which you have stayed at and your experience. Any recomendations ... PLEASE and thanks!

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I love Jumbo Rocks the best. I've camped at Joshua Tree back when it was a lowly monument. Bring warm clothes and wood for a fire, as nighttime temps can dip down quite a bit. We stayed there once when the temp dropped to 22. We bought better sleeping bags right after that trip!

Is camping better at Angeles Forest or Joshua tree?

Lunapaws

i'm going on a 7 day vision quest of water only fasting and meditation in the (semi) wilderness.
I won't be moving around much, and would like a measure of isolation but have a camp somewhat close for safety.
Angeles Forest is the closest and my original plan, but a friend recommended Joshua tree. seems like cool geography, but also more for climbing (next trip!) than fasting. Any thoughts?

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Joshua tree is known for it's ability to cause an inner peace with the solitude of the desert, and now is the best time to go there. Indian cove is one of the more popular camping sites and it is possible to reserve a site there. In the park at Hidden valley campground, a first come first served campground, there are a few trails leading out from there to what many believe are old native religious sites and many have said to have had interesting experiences there. Go climbing at least some bouldering putting yourself at one with your surroundings opens the mind to what God may want you to hear. In a Christian perspective Christ wandered in the desert for forty days and Joshua Tree is as close to the biblical desert we have around here.

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Is camping better at Angeles Forest or Joshua tree?

Lunapaws

i'm going on a 7 day vision quest of water only fasting and meditation in the (semi) wilderness.
I won't be moving around much, and would like a measure of isolation but have a camp somewhat close for safety.
Angeles Forest is the closest and my original plan, but a friend recommended Joshua tree. seems like cool geography, but also more for climbing (next trip!) than fasting. Any thoughts?

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Joshua tree is known for it's ability to cause an inner peace with the solitude of the desert, and now is the best time to go there. Indian cove is one of the more popular camping sites and it is possible to reserve a site there. In the park at Hidden valley campground, a first come first served campground, there are a few trails leading out from there to what many believe are old native religious sites and many have said to have had interesting experiences there. Go climbing at least some bouldering putting yourself at one with your surroundings opens the mind to what God may want you to hear. In a Christian perspective Christ wandered in the desert for forty days and Joshua Tree is as close to the biblical desert we have around here.

Does anyone know any good camp sites in So. cal?

blah blah

i'm thinking of going camping this weekened. I've been to this areas around san bernandino like 2 months ago. And it sucked asss! looked really burnt out! hahaha So yeah!!
When I used to live in PA. There;s was a lot of nices places i used to go to . I'm in CA now and I rememebr going somewhere a few years ago here. I think it was joshua tree, sequoia not sure, something like that I forget. But it was nice.
Any good camp sites? With a place to fish? HELP!!!
No where to far. I'm not going to Drive more than 2 hours...i'm in like the LA, OC area.
I know theyre are plenty of them on the coast. Thanks!

WHAT I WAS MORE LOOKING FOR IS A SPOT WHERE YOU HAVE CAMPED BEFORE AND THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND.

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It's too late in the year unless you gain some serious altitude - 8,000 feet or more - or hit the beach. Regular camp sites are hot and dusty from now until November. If it was me, I like solitude and since it's already hot I'd just go out to the desert and make my own camp site. Actually, since it is me, I do that all the time! A 4x4 gives you a lot more choices too. You'll have to sit out in the sun for about four hours though until you really believe you're fishing. But those fish stories are incredible!

Oh, I thought of one for you. Go to either Lytle Creek or Whitewater. Lytle Creek is just west/south of the 15/215 jct. and Whitewater is just this side of Palm Springs off the 10. Both have water in them for you to soak in since it's so stinking hot. Take a folding patio chair and find a pool to sit partially submerged and it's actually a great way to spend the day with a book or iPod. Both waters have been known to have fish in spots and seasonally. I wouldn't count on catching anything there though. Whitewater used to have a fish hatchery a ways up the canyon, and I bet it's still there. Who knows, you might get lucky. My choice would be Whitewater. I've spent more than a few hot days soaking in that water. Send me a message and I'll send you a couple of photos of my favorite 'pool' there.

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What is the best camp ground in Joshua Tree National Park to camp at?

Christina

I am planning a camping trip to Joshua Tree National Park. I love the stars, and I know there is some of the best star gazing in California at Joshua Tree. I know there are several camp sites. Please let me know which you have stayed at and your experience. Any recomendations ... PLEASE and thanks!

Answer
I love Jumbo Rocks the best. I've camped at Joshua Tree back when it was a lowly monument. Bring warm clothes and wood for a fire, as nighttime temps can dip down quite a bit. We stayed there once when the temp dropped to 22. We bought better sleeping bags right after that trip!

Is camping better at Angeles Forest or Joshua tree?

Lunapaws

i'm going on a 7 day vision quest of water only fasting and meditation in the (semi) wilderness.
I won't be moving around much, and would like a measure of isolation but have a camp somewhat close for safety.
Angeles Forest is the closest and my original plan, but a friend recommended Joshua tree. seems like cool geography, but also more for climbing (next trip!) than fasting. Any thoughts?

Answer
Joshua tree is known for it's ability to cause an inner peace with the solitude of the desert, and now is the best time to go there. Indian cove is one of the more popular camping sites and it is possible to reserve a site there. In the park at Hidden valley campground, a first come first served campground, there are a few trails leading out from there to what many believe are old native religious sites and many have said to have had interesting experiences there. Go climbing at least some bouldering putting yourself at one with your surroundings opens the mind to what God may want you to hear. In a Christian perspective Christ wandered in the desert for forty days and Joshua Tree is as close to the biblical desert we have around here.

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Joshua tree camping during January?

Elias

I never been to Joshua Tree before just wanted to know what was a good place to camp their during January. Also I will know that it will get cold but will it get busy during this time of year I will go with about 5-7 friends.

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The peak seasons for Joshua tree are fall through spring, winter is a bit slower but no where near as abandoned as during the summer. If you are a rock climber and traveling from a great distance you will want to make reservations at Indian cove where the best camping and rock climbing is. The only other campground reservable is black rock and it is quite a ways away from all the best sites in the park to visit and it has very small campsites all packed together. Campsites are limited to six people, three tents, and two cars (a vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, fifth wheel or a motorhome pulling a vehicle is considered two vehicles). And they do check for compliance so get two sites if your going to have more than 6 people.

In the main park near the best sites to visit is Hidden valley campground this is a first come first served campground and fills to capacity by thursday night any time of the year so a mid week arrival is mandatory if you want to camp here.

The Park is limited in supplies and water so bring your own everything.

camping sites?

justME

okay, my friends and i are planning on a camping trip this weekend..do you know any nice camping sites here in SoCal?...specifically, near ontario, san bernardino and claremont...thanks...

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big bear lake
joshua tree national park

check out this website: http://www.socalcamping.com/

have fun & be safe!

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First time to Joshua tree, where do I start?

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derrick

I'd like go go pretty soon. Would Halloween weekend be crowded? Looking for moderate sport and top rope routes some for beginners as well with nearby bouldering. Any suggestions? Also how do I camp there? What is needed to camp?

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Here is the site that can answer your questions.

http://www.nps.gov/jotr/

What are some good places to camp on a trip from San Francisco to San Diego?

BB

I'm going to be traveling by car from San Francisco to San Diego over the course of a week and a half, camping in a tent along the way. Since I have a week to make this trip, it doesn't matter if I take a roundabout route (for example, going inland all the way to the Sierra Nevadas wouldn't bother me).

What are some good places for me to camp on the trip? I prefer to be as secluded as possible, to get away from it all. Also, the cheaper the better!

Thanks!

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As I see it, you have 2 choices: Beach route or inland route. Doing both would take you a lot more than a week.

If you want to head inland, you can always take off from S.F. and head to Lake Tahoe. It is about 5 hours to drive. Then, I'd head south into Yosemite. Your only downfall about these two places is that it is summer and you might be hard-pressed to find a campsite. NO JOKE--in Yosemite Valley you usually have to reserve a campsite 6 months in advance. You might have more luck finding sites that are outside the park. (From Lake Tahoe to Yosemite, take highway 395) After Yosemite you could either stick with the 395 and head to Death Valley, then Interstate 10 to Joshua Tree. You could also leave Yosemite on the 120 and head to Interstate 5, which can take you to places like King's Canyon and Sequoia National Park, and then into the LA area.

If you wanted to go the beach route, skip the 1 (it will take much, much more than a week) and go on the 101. It gives you easy access to Santa Cruz, Monterrey, Big Sur, and San Simeon (Hearst Castle is a must see!), Pismo Beach, Santa Barbara, The Santa Monica Mountains (you can hike there to see where the show MASH was filmed), Hollywood, and then to Interstate 5 which will drive down the Southern California coast and into San Diego.

My husband and I have done these trips many times and they are fabulous either way. It just depends on what you want to see. The coastal route offers many beach sites to camp. For a good reference on camping, I would recommend the book "California Camping;" that's our Bible.

Have fun!!!!

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Camping at joshua tree national park?

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champion58

What is the least crowded site at joshua tree? Also, if my group left on a sunday morning for camping and stayed through tuesday or wednesday would it be busy?

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This time of year Joshua Tree fills up at every campground on the weekend, weekdays would be less crowded. The best area can be reserved in advance at Indian cove. Hidden Valley and Jumbo rocks fill up first any day of the week because they are closest to the best climbing and sightseeing If you want privacy and can spend the gas driving then right near the southern entrance at cottonwood would be the best. I stay in Joshua tree a lot 2-3 times a year and never have had an issue with party animals, and I always stay at either Indian cove or Hidden Vally. Joshua Tree is very well known internationally it is very likely that your camping neighbor will be a european, greet them and enjoy the company they love meeting folks from Cali.

What are the best camp grounds in southern california?

y.thelastm

In the process of planning a camping trip, but most locations seem to be very "park like" and are far too "RV Friendly." I'm looking for a more desolate location where I won't hear the noise from my neighbors. Preferably we'd like areas near hiking trails and fishing/hunting areas, but the most important thing is actually in getting as far away from RVs and other noisy campers as possible.

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if you really want an rv-free experience, you need to look for primitive sites. these are sites with no electricity, no bathrooms (well, maybe pit toilets), and occasionally no water.

in summer, the only tolerable places are the mountains. check out the national forest websites for the Angeles, San Bernardino & Cleveland NF's. look at their campsite listings and look for "primitive" or similar descriptions. call and ask which campgrounds get the most & the least traffic. in the winter, i love to hit the deserts - Joshua Tree (although you will find RVs there), Death Valley, Mojave Preserve. although the mountains can be nice in winter, too.

also, look for state parks in the area. obviously the beach parks will be overrun in sunny weather, but we camped at the beach for new Year's once and had the place almost to ourselves.

there are other places, but i've listed those that are closest to the LA/IE/OC population centers. hope it helped!

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What are the best camp grounds in southern california?

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y.thelastm

In the process of planning a camping trip, but most locations seem to be very "park like" and are far too "RV Friendly." I'm looking for a more desolate location where I won't hear the noise from my neighbors. Preferably we'd like areas near hiking trails and fishing/hunting areas, but the most important thing is actually in getting as far away from RVs and other noisy campers as possible.

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if you really want an rv-free experience, you need to look for primitive sites. these are sites with no electricity, no bathrooms (well, maybe pit toilets), and occasionally no water.

in summer, the only tolerable places are the mountains. check out the national forest websites for the Angeles, San Bernardino & Cleveland NF's. look at their campsite listings and look for "primitive" or similar descriptions. call and ask which campgrounds get the most & the least traffic. in the winter, i love to hit the deserts - Joshua Tree (although you will find RVs there), Death Valley, Mojave Preserve. although the mountains can be nice in winter, too.

also, look for state parks in the area. obviously the beach parks will be overrun in sunny weather, but we camped at the beach for new Year's once and had the place almost to ourselves.

there are other places, but i've listed those that are closest to the LA/IE/OC population centers. hope it helped!

I live in Los Angeles and would like to know of some of the best and closest camping sites?

Ozzi

I'm going camping with my roommate for Thanksgiving and we'd appreciate any suggestions from local campers!

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Lots of folks head out to the desert this time of year and at the Top of that list is Joshua tree

http://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm

Another place I recommend is Blue jay campground in the Cleavland national forest off the ortega hwy in Orange County

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/camping/bluejay.shtml


Some of the best views I ever had for camping was at lake and table mountain campgrounds up by wrightwood.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/recreation/camping/bluejay.shtml

Keep in mind it's Thanksgiving weekend and if it's a reservable campground you've probably missed out. Joshua Tree inside the park has a lot of first come first served sites but you need to be there by Wednesday to get one. Blue jay is also first come first served but it's real close to town.

Another option is camping in dispersed areas there are a lot in the San bernadino national forest and on BLM lands south of Joshua tree off the 10 freeway there is no cost for dispersed camping other then the adventure pass. but no facilities either.

Good luck to you

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