Black Rock Equestrian Campground
The Black Rock Equestrian Campground location is in Yucca Valley, California
92284. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Black Rock Equestrian Campground facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
9800 Black Rock Canyon Road
Yucca Valley
California
92284
Phone number
760-367-5554
Email
cynthia_lasala@nps.gov
Campground information Yucca Valley, California
Overview
Beginning September 1, 2021 same-day reservations can be made if sites are available.
Black Rock Horse Campground is strictly for campers planning to bring horses or mules. It lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park. Its location on the park’s northern perimeter makes it a popular rest stop for horseback riders . Reservations are required for Black Rock year-round. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger
Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70 to 90 degrees during the day and drop anywhere between 40 to 60 degrees at night. Summer is the park’s off-season due to uncomfortably high desert heat. Black Rock is at an elevation of 4,000 feet and has a mix of both sun and shade.
Recreation
Equestrians will enjoy the variety of trails around Black Rock for day rides, including some with spectacular views of the low desert and high peaks around Palm Springs.
Facilities
The facility is convenient for RV camping, complete with flush toilets and a dump station. There are no hookups. Black Rock is one of two campgrounds in the national park that provides drinking water. Showers, laundry and other amenities are available in the town of Yucca Valley five miles away.
Natural Features
The unique shape of Joshua trees and the huge rocks that surround them draw tourists and scientists alike to the national park. Within the Black Rock facility, the surrounding trees form silhouettes against the landscape during sunrise and sunset and display bunches of blooming white flowers in early spring.
Campers staying at Black Rock may have the chance to view the elusive desert tortoise, found only in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Visitors may also want to keep their eyes out for more typical desert inhabitants such as lizards, rattlesnakes, scorpions, coyotes, ravens and desert tarantulas during the cooler months of the year. Bobcats and mountain lions do live in the park, however they are rarely seen near humans. Birders may also be pleasantly surprised at the variety of species found around the campground.
Frequently Asked Questions About 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road Yucca Valley, CA
How do I make a reservation with Black Rock Equestrian Campground?
To make reservations at Black Rock Equestrian Campground, you can call the office at 760-367-5554.
Where is Black Rock Equestrian Campground located?
The Black Rock Equestrian Campground is located at 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road in Yucca Valley,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Black Rock Equestrian Campground have tent or RV camping?
Black Rock Equestrian Campground offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 760-367-5554 to make sure things haven’t changed.