Black Rock Equestrian Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Horse Campground is strictly for campers planning to bring horses or mules . It lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park. Its location on the park's northern perimeter makes it a popular rest stop for horseback riders . Reservations are required for Black Rock year-round. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70 to 90 degrees during the day and drop anywhere between 40 to 60 degrees at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to uncomfortably high desert heat. Black Rock is at an elevation of 4,000 feet and has a mix of both sun and shade. Recreation Equestrians will enjoy the variety of trails around Black Rock for… Getting there: Take Interstate 10 to Route 62 into the town of Yucca Valley. Turn south on Joshua Lane and follow signs to campground, about five miles from the turn. If coming south on Highway 247, go straight across Highway 62 and continue onto Joshua Lane. There will be no sign for the park as you cross Route 62. Phone: 760-367-5554 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234723 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov