Sheep Pass Group Campground is one of three group campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park. You can make reservations up to one year in advance for one of the six sites in the campground. There is no water in the campground so you will need to bring more than enough. You will also need to bring firewood with you. There is no collecting of firewood in the campground.
There are pit toilets located near the group sites. There are multiple hiking trails near the campground.
Sheep Pass Group Campground - Joshua Tree National Park
Number of Sites: 6 group campsites
Campsite Cost:
Site 1 - $50
- Max Num of People: 50
- Max Num of Vehicles: 15
Site 2 - $50
- Max Num of People: 50
- Max Num of Vehicles: 15
Site 3 - $40
- Max Num of People: 20
- Max Num of Vehicles: 5
Site 4 - $50
- Max Num of People: 30
- Max Num of Vehicles: 8
Site 5 - $50
- Max Num of People: 30
- Max Num of Vehicles: 8
Site 6 - $50
- Max Num of People: 30
- Max Num of Vehicles: 8
$30 per vehicle entrance fee is separate from the camping fee.
Reservations: Yes, Reservations are required at Sheep Pass Group Campground. Reservations can be made on Reservation.org or by calling (877) 444-6777
Sites can accommodate 10-60 people and may be reserved up to a year in advance.
Latitude/Longitude:
- Latitude:
- 33.9991667
- 33° 59' 57.0001" N
- Longitude:
- -116.1180556
- 116° 7' 5.0002" W
Elevation: 4,500 feet
RV Length: RVs and habitable trailers prohibited.
Accessible Sites: ADA Information - There are no ADA accessible campsites in Sheep Pass Group Campground. If you are looking to reserve an ADA accessible campsites please look into Jumbo Rocks Campground, site 122 and Black Rock Campground, site 61 which are ADA accessible.
Dump Station: No
Bear Boxes: No
Flush Toilets: No
Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Generators: no
Pets Allowed: Yes, but they must be on a leash less than 6 feet
Amenities at each campsite: Firepit and picnic table
Firewood: You will need to bring your own firewood. Collecting of firewood is not allowed in the campground.
The maximum number of people in a campsite: Group sites can accommodate 10-60 people.
The number of cars per campsite: varies depending on each site.
Checkout time: 12pm (noon)
Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes, Reservations are required at Sheep Pass Group Campground during the busy season from October through May
Phone Number? (877) 444-6777
Online? Reservations can be made on Reservation.org
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? 1 year
First Come, First Served? No
Campground Amenities
Is wifi Available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? No
Pay Phone on site?
Is camp host available on site?
Is firewood available for purchase? No
Fire pit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? No
Potable Water? No
How to get to Sheep Pass Campground
Take Interstate 10 to Route 62. From the town of Joshua Tree turn south on Park Blvd. and continue through the West Entrance.
The campground is 13 miles from the entrance station and the city of Twentynine Palms.
Important Dates for Sheep Pass Group Campground
Sheep Pass Group Campground Regulations
All organized events require a special use permit and must be held in designated areas; call 760-367-5518 for more information.
Visitors may only reserve 3 group sites for a specific date.
There is no overflow parking and not all campsites accommodate 2 vehicles.
There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites
Photos of Sheep Pass Group Campground
Sheep Pass Group Campground Map
Sheep Pass Campground Group Site 5
Sheep Pass Campground Group Site 6
Check out all of the Joshua Tree Camping options, there are 9 campgrounds to choose from.
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