About
Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover in the 70 to 90-degree range during the day and drop to a 40 to 60-degree range at night. Summer is the park’s off-season due to the uncomfortably-high desert heat. Sheep Pass is at an elevation of 4,500 feet and has a mix of both sun and shade. There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites; nor is free dump station located nearby. This facility is limited to tent camping only; recreational vehicles and habitable trailers are prohibited. You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment and size of your group. If arriving one or more days late, call (760) 367-5549; your reservation will be forfeited if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date. Rock climbing and hiking are available in the area, but organized special events and commercial guided climbing may require a permit from the Special Use Office; call (760) 367-5545. No special events shall be held at reserved campsites. Special events must use designate area with a special park use permit Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited Gathering firewood is not allowed in the park Pets are not allowed on trails and must be restricted to stay within developed areas only For additional park information, call (760) 367-5500 or visit www.nps.gov/jotr
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Essentials
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Picnic Table
- Restroom
Lifestyles
- Pet Friendly