Black Rock Campground
Open all year, Black Rock Campground is located on the park's northern perimeter, in one of its thickest stands of Joshua trees.
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Black Rock Campground Details
Open all year, Black Rock Campground is located on the park's northern perimeter, in one of its thickest stands of Joshua trees. The 99 campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis from June 1 to Sept. 29, but can be reserved in advance during the winter season. Campground site 61 is wheelchair accessible; 51 are tent-only and the rest are a mix of pull-through and back-in sites. There are flush toilets, potable water and a dump station, but no electrical hookups. RVs up to 35' can be accommodated. Black Rock is great for birding enthusiasts, with many of the park's species living in or around the campground. Frequent sightings include cactus wrens, Gambel's quail, great horned owls, scrub-jays, and roadrunners. There's a small nature center in the middle of the campground as well, with maps, books, nature guides and children's activities available for purchase. Staff can help you plan a hike on one of the area trails, including the California Riding and Hiking Trail, which has its trailhead here. Amenities such as showers, laundry and groceries are located in Yucca Valley, five miles away. Open: All year Sites: 99 Elevation: 4,000 feet Reservations: Only from Oct. through May RV Sites: a mix of pull-through and back-in. Cost: $20/night Services include: Flush toilets and potable water; each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table. There's also a separate campground, one of two in the park, that can accommodate horses. There is an RV-accessible potable water and dump station. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m, and generator use is permitted only from 7:00-9:00 a.m., 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Black Rock Canyon
In the northwest corner of the park, Black Rock Canyon is a popular spot for camping, hiking and spotting wildlife.
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Black Rock Nature Center
The Black Rock Nature Center serves as the principal visitor center for travelers to the northwestern, Black Rock area of the park.
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Black Rock Picnic Area
The Black Rock picnic area is located near the Black Rock Campground.
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Hi-View Nature Trail
Hi-View Nature trail offers a bit of a challenge for hikers, with 325 feet of elevation gain.
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Panorama Loop Trail
The Panorama Loop Trail takes in the high Mojave Desert, where Joshua Tree flats and wide-open valleys morph into pinyon-juniper woodlands.
