Joshua Tree, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

6,767 Population 188/sq mi density

$64,036 Median Income $33,512 per capita

$280,600 Home Value $339,421 Zillow

$1,191 Median Rent 40.7% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

353 Violent Crime/100K 2,511 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$64,036 median income, 4.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$280,600 home value, $1,191/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

353 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Joshua Tree (21)

COON CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $127/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

The Coon Creek Group Campground is located in the pine-covered mountains of Southern California. The unique campground is home to three historic cabin...

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COTTONWOOD GROUP

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3 sites 4.7/5 (51 reviews) $55/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

DAY USE AREA, PICNICKING, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Cottonwood Group Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree Nati...

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HEART BAR CAMPGROUND

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66 sites 4.7/5 (215 reviews) $29–$56/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

The Heart Bar Campground provides access to some of southern California's greatest backcountry hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, as wel...

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SKYLINE

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1 sites 4.7/5 (3 reviews) $127/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

The Skyline Group Campground is a great place to enjoy an extended family or large group camping experience. It is close to a variety of wilderness tr...

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WILD HORSE EQUESTRIAN FAMILY

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11 sites 4.7/5 (26 reviews) $35–$69/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, Trailer, Horse

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Wilderness

The Wild Horse Equestrian Campground is one of a handful that is equipped for corralling horses in the beautiful pine-forested mountains of Southern C...

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Indian Cove Group

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13 sites 4.6/5 (101 reviews) $55/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper

Amphitheater, Camping, Day Use Area, Evening Programs, Hiking, Ranger Station, Rock Climbing

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for whic...

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JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND

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119 sites 4.6/5 (3,233 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel

DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, CLIMBING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Jumbo Rocks Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which...

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SHEEP PASS GROUP

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6 sites 4.6/5 (131 reviews) $55/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

PICNICKING, HIKING, CAMPING, CLIMBING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree Nation...

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HEART BAR EQUESTRIAN

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1 sites 4.5/5 (2 reviews) $314/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Horse

Hiking, Camping, Biking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding

The Heart Bar Equestrian Campground is available by reservation and is for equestrian campers only. It provides access to some of Southern California&...

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INDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND

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97 sites 4.5/5 (2,008 reviews) $35–$55/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Day Use Area, Picnicking, Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, Evening Programs, Rock Climbing, Ranger Station

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which...

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Ryan Campground

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30 sites 4.5/5 (773 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper

Camping, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Rock Climbing, Wildlife Viewing

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Ryan Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua...

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COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)

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59 sites 4.4/5 (1,607 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Cottonwood Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Pa...

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BLACK ROCK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

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1 sites 4.3/5 (59 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Equipment: Horse

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Horse Campground is strictly for campers planning to bring h...

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BOULDER BASIN

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16 sites 4.2/5 (38 reviews) $20–$34/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Wildlife Viewing, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding

Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. A four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is recommended with a minimum ground clearance of 6 inches. ...

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FERN BASIN

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15 sites 4.2/5 (81 reviews) $20–$34/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Lookout Tower, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Mountain Biking

The picturesque Fern Basin Campground is a perfect escape from a busy lifestyle. It provides peace and quiet in the mountains of southern California a...

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BLACK ROCK CAMPGROUND

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94 sites 4.1/5 (2,138 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forest...

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JUNIPER SPRINGS GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 4.0/5 (1 reviews) $149/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

WILDLIFE VIEWING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Juniper Springs Group Campground is a primitive facility located about 10 miles from Big Bear Lake, a scenic, year-round recreation destination. The c...

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MARION MOUNTAIN

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16 sites 4.0/5 (61 reviews) $20–$34/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest. It provides access to a number of hiking trails that ...

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BLACK MOUNTAIN (SAN BERNARDINO)

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1 sites 3.8/5 (5 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Picnicking, Climbing

Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. The road is currently a high-priority for maintenance, which sh...

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GREEN SPOT EQUESTRIAN GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 2.8/5 (5 reviews) $127/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Green Spot Equestrian Group Campground provides access to a number of recreational activities in the area, namely horseback riding trails. The large c...

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Dark Canyon Campground

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1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and clai...

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