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.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 3:21PM PDT until August 10 at 5:45PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
FFWSGX The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Riverside County in southern California... * Until 545 PM PDT. * At 321 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.25 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Southeastern Palm Springs, Hwy 74 Between Anza And Palm Desert and Hwy 74 Between Mountain Center And Anza.
Flood Advisory issued August 10 at 3:03PM PDT until August 10 at 5:03PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following county, Riverside. * WHEN...Until 503 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 303 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.25 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.25 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Southeastern Palm Springs, eastern Anza, Hwy 74 Between Anza And Palm Desert, Hwy 74 Between Mountain Center And Anza and Santa Rosa Mountain. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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