Sheep Pass Group Campground is located in Southern California's Joshua Tree National Park and is known for large rock formations and the parks namesake Joshua Trees that surround this campground.
Here are my top finds for (JTNP) Joshua Tree National Park:
🏨Hotels: RESET Hotel Joshua Tree, AutoCamp Joshua Tree
📍Tours: JTNP Scenic Tour, JTNP 4X4 Off-Road Backcountry Tour
🐻 Save time! Buy your National Park Pass before your trip
Sheep Pass Group Campground - Joshua Tree National Park
Campers at Sheep Pass Campground love the natural features of this park.
Everyone from tourists to scientists love the concentration of the uniquely-shaped Joshua Trees in this area! These members of the Yucca family are easily identifiable with their long evergreen leaves, shaggy bark, and bunches of white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Sheep Pass Group Campground
Campground Fees
Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Park Ranger John Pro Tip - Joshua Tree is a great park to visit in the winter! The park's off-season is considered June through August as they typically receive uncomfortably-high desert heat ranging from the upper 90's to low 100's and over 14+ hours of daylight and little shade. Most visitors and campers prefer warm, dry winters when temperatures range between 70-90 during the day and 40-60 degrees at night.
Campground Reservations
Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes, Reservations are required year-round.
Phone Number? (877) 444-6777
Online? click here to book your stay at Sheep Pass Group Campground.
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Individual sites at Sheep Pass Group Campground Campground operate on a six-month rolling basis.
Sheep Pass Group Campground General Information
Season: Sheep Pass Campground is open year-round.
Number of Sites: 6 group campsites that can accommodate 10-60 people.
Check-out time: 12pm (noon)
Campground Address:
74485 National Park Dr.
Twentynine Palms, CA. 92277
Latitude/Longitude:
Latitude: 33° 59' 57.0001" N
Longitude: 116° 7' 5.0002" W
Elevation: 4,500 feet
Accessible Sites: ADA Information - There are no ADA-accessible campsites in Sheep Pass Group Campground. If you want to reserve ADA-accessible campsites, please look into Jumbo Rocks Campground, site 122, and Black Rock Campground, site 61, which are ADA-accessible.
Campground Amenities
Potable Water? No
Bear Box in site/area? No
Flush Toilet Restrooms? No, the campground has pit toilets/Vault Toilets
Laundry: No
Showers: No
Is Wi-Fi available? No
Is Cellular Service Available? No
Is there a camp host available on-site? YNo
Is firewood available for purchase? No
Amphitheater: No
Are fire pits/fire rings available at each site? Yes
Are Picnic Tables available at each site? Yes
RV Camping at Sheep Pass Group Campground
This campground is limited to tent-only campers. Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and habitable trailers are prohibited.
Hookups Available: There are no electric, water, or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites
RV Length: RVs and habitable trailers are prohibited.
Generators: no
Dump Station: 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.
Sheep Pass Group Campground Regulations
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.
Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Pets Allowed: Yes, but they must be on a leash less than 6 feet
Make sure to remember to B.A.R.K.
B - Bag your pet's waste and dispose of it properly.
A- Always leash your pet, leashes may be no longer that six feet in length, under your control and not left unattended.
R- Respect Wildlife - keep you and your pet plenty of distance from park wildlife.
K- Know where you can go; pets are welcomed throughout Greenbelt Park, except inside the Ranger Station.
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
Things to do and nearby attractions at Sheep Pass Group Campground
Wildlife Viewing - Joshua Tree is home to a variety of typical desert inhabitants, including coyotes, squirrels, bobcats, lizards, scorpions, desert tarantulas, the Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnakes, mountain lions, and the elusive desert tortoise! If that's not enough, birders will rejoice as over 250 species of birds have been identified in the park, including ravens, Cactus Wren, and the Greater Roadrunner. Needless to say, don't forget your binoculars and cameras!
Joshua Tree Visitor Center & Cultural Center - located in the town of twentynine palms, this beautiful new information center is near the park's North Entrance, with fantastic educational displays, rangers handing out brochures and trail maps, and a nice bookstore you will not want to miss! They also offer rotating exhibits that celebrate the culture, history, and stories of the Native American Communities.
Explore the Night Sky - Did you know Joshua Tree's clear desert skies are the perfect place to go star-gazing, see the Milky Way, and do night photography? This is especially true during the cooler months of the year as cold air holds less moisture leading to clearer skies with less haze and better visibility.
Hiking trails - Hikers have several great hiking trails nearby including Skull Rock, Ryan Mountain, and Hidden Valley.
Best Joshua Tree National Park Tours & Activities
Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.6 out of 5 Stars (809+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 to 4 hours (self-paced) | 🚗🎧 Check Rates and Availability
This GPS-triggered audio tour is one of the best values at any national park on Viator. Narration fires automatically as you reach each stop along the 63-mile route through the park, covering Skull Rock, Cap Rock, Lost Horse Mine, Hidden Valley, and more. Works fully offline once downloaded, which matters since cell service disappears quickly inside the park.
Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.7 out of 5 Stars (593+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 to 5 hours | 🚐 Check Rates and Availability
A small-group guided tour with a maximum of 9 guests, departing from Palm Springs or the Yucca Valley Welcome Center. Guides consistently earn outstanding individual reviews for their knowledge of the park's geology, indigenous history, and ecology, and their ability to make the otherworldly landscape come alive for first-time visitors. General park admission is included in the tour price. Snacks and bottled water are provided.
Joshua Tree National Park 4x4 Off-Road Backcountry Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (470+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 5 hours | 🚙🏜️ Check Rates and Availability
The standout adventure experience at Joshua Tree, this 4x4 off-road tour from Big Wheel Tours takes guests deep into the backcountry on terrain no regular vehicle can reach. Guides Jeff, Ben, Ron, Dale, and Will earn extraordinary reviews for their knowledge of the desert's geology, plant life, and wildlife, and their ability to tailor each tour to the group's interests. Reviewers consistently say they saw parts of the park most visitors never find. Bottled water and snacks included. Recommended by 98% of travelers across nearly 500 reviews. Flagged as likely to sell out. Booked an average of 31 days in advance. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Click here to find more great Joshua Tree National Park tours.
Lodging near Joshua Tree National Park
There are no lodges in Joshua Tree National Park. Here are a couple of hotels I would love to stay in on my next trip to Joshua Tree!
⭐️ 4.4 of 5 Stars - RESET Hotel Joshua Tree - Click here for Rates and Availability.
Joshua Tree's first new boutique hotel in 15 years and one of the most exciting hotel openings in the American Southwest, a minimalist Mars-inspired desert retreat on 180 spectacular acres just 8 minutes from the park's north entrance!
The 65 rooms and suites feature private patios with Solo Stove fire pits, outdoor daybeds for stargazing, French doors opening to unobstructed desert views, in-room pour-over coffee setups, spa-inspired bathrooms, and solar lanterns. RESET is the only hotel in the world with a Celestron Origin smart telescope, and guided sessions with a retired NASA/JPL astronomer are available. Shared amenities include a saltwater pool with mountain views, outdoor hot tub, five-person sauna, cold-plunge tub, morning yoga, the Split Rock Cafe and Bar, communal fire pits, a Moonpad stargazing deck, EV charging, free WiFi, and free parking. Pet friendly and open year-round!
⭐️ 4.6 of 5 Stars - AutoCamp Joshua Tree - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The coolest place to sleep near Joshua Tree National Park, a luxury glamping resort featuring iconic Airstream suites, classic cabins, and tiny homes sitting just steps from the west entrance to the park!
Each accommodation features a private patio, kitchenette with microwave and cookware, rainfall showerheads, Smart TVs, and premium linens, with the Airstream Vista suites offering a separate outdoor shower under the desert sky. Complimentary granola, pour-over coffee, and tea are served each morning, and the Clubhouse bar and restaurant host evening live music and events. Additional amenities include a seasonal heated outdoor pool, complimentary bikes, free WiFi, EV charging, fire pits, a kids playground, yoga classes, pet friendly options, and free parking. Open year-round!
Click on this link or the map below for vacation rentals and lodges near the park.
Joshua Tree National Park Entrance Fee
7-day single-vehicle park pass - $30.00
7-day individual park pass - $15.00
7-day motorcycle park pass - $25.00
Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass - $55.00
Valid for one year through the month of purchase. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle or its pass holder.
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Complete List of Joshua Tree Campgrounds
- Belle Campground
- Black Rock Campground
- Cottonwood Campground
- Hidden Valley Campground
- Indian Cove Campground
- Jumbo Rocks Campground
- Ryan Campground
- Sheep Pass Campground
- White Tank Campground
Additional Information About Joshua Tree National Park
- Complete Guide to Joshua Tree National Park
- Complete list of things to do in Joshua Tree National Park
- Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park
- 9 Best Tours to take when visiting Joshua Tree National Park
- Joshua Tree Camping Guide
Parks Near Joshua Tree National Park
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- Castle Mountains National Monument
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- Death Valley National Park
- Channel Islands National Park
- César E. Chávez National Monument
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