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Campground · CA

INDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND

CA · Joshua Tree National Park

Booking is hardest here in January (6/10) and easiest in June (3/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan6
  2. Feb6
  3. Mar6
  4. Apr6
  5. May4
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep4
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov6
  12. Dec6
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — 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

  • 45 tent-only sites
  • 43 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 35 ft

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

Location

Where it is