JODR
Creekside Campground
$15/night
Creekside Campground is a popular base camp for exploring Joshua Tree. The campground has 89 sites, restroom facilities, and drinking water access. Sites are distributed first-come, first-served; arrive early in peak season.
Fee $15/night
Toilets Flush Toilets - seasonal
Showers None
Drinking Water Drinking Water
Cell Signal Yes - year round
Camp Store Yes
Dump Station No
Firewood for Sale No
Reservations
No reservation system. Arrive early during peak season — the campground fills most summer weekends.
Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open late spring through early fall. Typically May through October, weather permitting.
Contact
Phone: (296) 539-7083
Email: jodr_camping@nps.gov