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Campground · CA

Indian Cove Group

CA · Joshua Tree National Park

Booking is hardest here in January (10/10) and easiest in July (2/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan10
  2. Feb10
  3. Mar10
  4. Apr10
  5. May10
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul2
  8. Aug4
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct9
  11. Nov10
  12. Dec9
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 13 RV sites
  • Max RV length 24 ft

Activities: HIKING, RANGER STATION, ROCK CLIMBING, AMPHITHEATER, CAMPING, DAY USE AREA, EVENING PROGRAMS

Location

Where it is