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Published: Jan 12, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

White Tank Campground - Joshua Tree National Park

White Tank Campground in Joshua Tree National Park is located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park.  This campground is in one of the darkest parts of the park making it a great spot for observing the night sky. This campground is first to come first served and there are no reservations year round. You will want to plan ahead and get to the park as early as you can to secure a campsite.

White Tank Campground does not have any water so please make sure you bring more than enough with you.

White Tank Campground - Joshua Tree National Park

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  • White Tank Campground - Joshua Tree National Park
    • Campground Reservations
    • Campground Amenities
    • White Tank Campground Regulations
    • Photos of White Tank Campground

Number of Sites: 15

Campsite Cost: $15

Reservations: First-come, first-served

Elevation: 3,800

Campground Address:

White Tank Campground

Pinto Basin Road,
Twentynine, CA
92277

Latitude/Longitude: 33.9848° N, 116.0168° W

Location: Located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park

RV Length: RVs and trailers may not exceed a combined maximum length of 25 feet

Accessible Sites: No, There are no ADA accessible campsites in the Belle 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: Generator use is permitted only from 7–9 am, noon–2 pm, and 5–7 pm.

Pets Allowed: Yes, but they must be on a leash less than 6 feet

Amenities at each campsite: pit toilet, picnic tables, and fire grates. There is no water at this campground

Firewood: No

The maximum number of people in a campsite: Maximum of 6 people

The number of cars per campsite: 2 cars,  A vehicle towing a trailer, pop-up, tent trailer, or fifth wheel—or a motorhome towing a vehicle—is considered two vehicles.

Checkout time: 12pm (noon)

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No
Phone Number? N/A
Online? N/A
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? N/A
First Come, First Served?  Yes

Campground Amenities

Is wifi Available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? No
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 White Tank Campground

Located off Pinto Basin Road in the northern end of the park

The campground is 11 miles from Twentynine Palms and 28 miles from the Cottonwood Visitor Center.

White Tank Campground Regulations

There is no overflow parking and not all campsites accommodate 2 vehicles.

There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May.

Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant.

No slacklines in campgrounds.

Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it.

 

Photos of White Tank Campground

White Tank Campground Map

White Tank Campground Site 9

White Tank Campground Site 14

Check out all of the Joshua Tree Camping options, there are 9 campgrounds to choose from.

Check out all of our Joshua Tree National Park articles for more help in planning an epic trip! 

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