CAMPGROUND GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS

Please observe all posted notices and regulations throughout the campground. This is for your SAFETY and ENJOYMENT of the natural surroundings.

We reserve the right to refuse service to any person not respecting these simple guidelines and they will be asked to leave, including their guests.

Due to COVID-19, we are encouraging our partially or unvaccinated guests to wear a mask when interacting with staff and other guests while on the property. We appreciate your understanding.


Office Hours: 8:30 AM TO 8:00 PM Sunday - Thursday
8:30 AM to 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday
Quiet Hours: 10 PM TO 7 AM


Please, NO GENERATOR USE after 10 PM.

CHECK-IN 12 PM CHECK-OUT BY 11 AM - or let us know at check-in if you plan to stay later for an additional fee. This may not be available due to incoming reservations.

All Campsite Fees are DUE and PAYABLE IN ADVANCE when reserved or at check-in, prior to camping.

Please Enter and Exit the GATES and CAMPING AREAS at a SLOW and SAFE 5 MPH SPEED. Children, Pets, and Wildlife are present, and also keep dust to a minimum level for everyone's safety and enjoyment.

All motor vehicles must run and be movable in case of emergencies.
We will not accept trailers/RVs/vehicles that need to be towed in without a running vehicle capable of moving them.

  • No tent camping / EV camping in the RV sites and no staking

  • All non-camping visitors must register in the office and pay a day-use fee. Car tags are issued to all guests.  Visitor hours are from 8:30 AM to 8 PM. Guests onsite after 8 PM will be expected to pay Camping fees.

  • ALL RVs MUST BE OPERATIONAL. GUESTS MUST PROVIDE CURRENT COPIES OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE UPON REQUEST.

  • MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY, AT EACH SITE, IS 6 PEOPLE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY J.T.L.

  • ABSOLUTELY NO POOLS or similar water features for insurance reasons.

  • ORVs/ATVs/Golf Carts are NOT permitted on site. Electric scooters/bikes should be ridden with care in certain areas of the campground and must not exceed the 5 MPH speed limit. Please see the office staff for riding area recommendations. Children MUST be supervised at all times.

  • NO TENT CAMPING/STAKING INTO THE GROUND IN RV SITES.

  • ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY ONLY RESERVE RV SITES TO CHARGE WHEN CAR CAMPING. NO TENTS.

  • TENT CAMPING IS ALLOWED FOR 4 DAYS MAXIMUM, EVERY MONTH.

  • CHILDREN MUST HAVE ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NEAR THE LAKE OR ROADS.

  • ALL FIRES MUST BE CONTAINED INSIDE THE BURN BARRELS. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE FIRES UNATTENDED. WE MAY SUSPEND CAMPFIRES AND BBQ USE IF HIGH WINDS ARE IN THE FORECAST. BE SURE TO ASK THE CAMP OFFICE ABOUT ANY CURRENT RESTRICTIONS.

  • SHOWERS ARE FOR REGISTERED GUESTS.

  • PLEASE DON'T WASH DISHES OR CLOTHES IN THE BATHROOMS OR SHOWERS SINKS, OR CLEANING STATIONS.

  • WASH STATION FOR DISHES AVAILABLE IN THE CAMP.
    THE JOSHUA TREE LAUNDROMAT IS LOCATED 9 MILES FROM THE CAMPGROUND IN DOWNTOWN JOSHUA TREE.

  • PLEASE KEEP PETS ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND PICK UP THEIR DEPOSITS. FRIENDLY PETS ONLY, PLEASE.

  • MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ABANDONED VEHICLES FROM THE GROUNDS AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.

  • RUDE, EXCESSIVE, OR DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE WITHOUT A REFUND.

  • MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE AT ANY TIME.

  • ANY NEGLIGENT CONDUCT, VANDALISM, OR DAMAGE TO CAMPGROUND PROPERTY THAT IS CAUSED BY YOU OR YOUR PARTY WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE PROPERTY W/O REFUND. YOU WILL BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY/ALL DAMAGES.

  • PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PROPERTY AND YOUR SAFETY. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES.

  • THE USE OF FIREARMS, BB/PELLET GUNS, BOW AND ARROWS, AND SLINGSHOTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE GROUNDS.

  • FIREWORKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, WHERE THE CAMPGROUND IS LOCATED.

  • FISHING IS FOR A FEE ONLY. PLEASE, NO SWIMMING OR WADING IN THE LAKE. NO CONTACT WITH THE WATER ALSO MEANS NO CANOEING, BOATING, KAYAKING, ETC.

  • PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE "LOCAL" REPTILES, INSECTS, COYOTES, AND WILDLIFE THAT CALL THE DESERT THEIR HOME. DO NOT HARM OR HANDLE ANY WILDLIFE.

  • PLEASE REPORT ANY ENCOUNTERS/PROBLEMS SO THAT WE MAY PROPERLY ADDRESS THE SITUATION.

  • PLEASE DO NOT MOVE TABLES OR FIRE BARRELS.

  • PLEASE RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBORS WITH REGARD TO NOISE AND DUST.

  • OUR RATES & POLICIES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

  • ** WE MAY COPY IDENTIFICATION FOR ALL ADULTS- STATE-ISSUED DRIVER’S LICENSE/PHOTO ID ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION.

We appreciate your cooperation and hope you have a great stay!