Belle Campground
Open and operating first-come, first-served. The campground closes temporarily during summer months. Park-wide campfire ban in effect June 15 through October 1.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 11:58AM MST until July 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions possible. Afternoon temperatures 108 to 116. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...In Arizona, Central La Paz, Gila River Valley, Kofa, and Southeast Yuma County. In California, Joshua Tree National Park. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /10 AM PDT/ Thursday to 8 PM MST /8 PM PDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke.
About
Belle Campground offers 18 first-come, first-served campsites surrounded by the distinctive boulder formations that define Joshua Tree National Park. Located off Pinto Basin Road between the North and South entrances, the campground provides excellent westward views perfect for watching desert sunsets. Sites feature picnic tables and fire pits, with vault toilets available year-round. This is a primitive campground with no water or hookups. Campers must bring all drinking water and supplies. To secure a site, locate an empty spot, occupy it with a tent or personal items, then proceed to an entrance station within one hour to complete registration and pay the $25 nightly fee. Late arrivals may defer payment until morning. A few sites (2, 4, 6-8, and 14-18) can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet overall length including towed vehicles. Generator use is restricted to 7-9 am, noon-2 pm, and 5-7 pm. The campground closes temporarily during summer months and campfires are prohibited park-wide from June 15 through October 1.
Directions
From the North Entrance: Continue along Park Blvd and turn left onto Pinto Basin Road. Drive approximately 1.5 miles south and turn left into Belle Campground at the sign. From the West Entrance: Drive along Park Blvd and turn right onto Pinto Basin Road, then turn left at the Belle Campground sign. From the South: Drive north on Pinto Basin Road and turn right at Belle Campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| jotr_info@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 367-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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