Black Rock Campground — Joshua Tree National Park Camping
in August

Booking Black Rock Campground — Joshua Tree National Park in August

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a August trip, the booking window opens in March. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.

What to Expect in August

Still hot and busy at swimming parks; inland trails are quieter. Start hikes at sunrise.

Park Highlights

• ✓One of the few Joshua Tree campgrounds with potable water and flush toilets
• ✓Higher elevation keeps it cooler than the rest of the park
• ✓Has its own ranger station right at the campground
• ✓Horse corral and trailhead for equestrian camping
• ✓Black Rock Canyon trailhead starts right at the campground
• ✓Close to Yucca Valley for groceries and supplies

Tips

• →Black Rock has potable water and flush toilets, a real perk compared to most other Joshua Tree campgrounds
• →The Black Rock Canyon trailhead leaves right from the campground
• →Higher elevation means cooler nights — pack an extra layer even in the desert
• →Horse camping and a corral are available if you're bringing stock