Sheep Pass Group
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. 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 in the 70 to 90-degree range during the day and drop to a 40 to 60-degree range at night.
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 6 |
Site guide
6 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|
| G01 | 50 / 15 | Yes |
| G02 | 50 / 15 | Yes |
| G03 | 20 / 5 | Yes |
| G04 | 30 / 8 | Yes |
| G05 | 30 / 8 | Yes |
| G06 | 30 / 8 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Joshua Tree National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
There are six group sites within the campground. Electrical hookups and drinking water are not provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Take Interstate 10 to Route 62. From the town of Joshua Tree turn south on Park Blvd. and continue through the West Entrance. The campground is 13 miles from the entrance station and the city of Twentynine Palms.
| Nearest town | Twentynine Palms, California |
| Coordinates | 33.9992° N, 116.1181° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Nomad Ventures ↗ | 14.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mountain Air Mobile Home Sales ↗ | 46.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 10 miJoshua Tree National Park Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Pinto Mountains Wilderness begins about 12.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.2 miPinto Mountains Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 24,348 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Chemehuevi CemeterySite · Twentynine Palms · 9.7 mi
Natural features
The distinctive shape of Joshua trees and the huge rocks that surround them draw tourists and scientists alike to the national park. Joshua trees are a member of the yucca family that have long evergreen leaves, shaggy bark and bunches of white flowers that bloom in spring. The rocks were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago and have been exposed and shaped by wind and water over time. They brighten with soft pastel hues in the morning and evening sunlight and glow with campfire light at night. Visitors may want to keep their eyes out for typical desert inhabitants such as lizards, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ravens, squirrels, coyotes 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.
Recreation
Sheep Pass is very close to many hiking trails, popular rock climbing routes and a central location for sightseeing within the park.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sheep Pass Group?
Sites at Sheep Pass Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sheep Pass Group?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Sheep Pass Group?
A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Sheep Pass Group have?
6 sites, including 6 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Sheep Pass Group?
Sheep Pass Group is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sheep Pass Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sheep Pass Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sheep Pass Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Sheep Pass Group good for stargazing?
Yes. Sheep Pass Group sits inside Joshua Tree National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is the nearest town to Sheep Pass Group?
Twentynine Palms, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Sheep Pass Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ryan Campground (2.4 mi), Jumbo Rocks Campground (3.2 mi), and Indian Cove Group (6.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Sheep Pass Group in?
Sheep Pass Group is a Joshua Tree National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Joshua Tree National Park