Belle Campground

Joshua Tree National Park


With only 18 sites, this snug and cozy campground is scenically tucked among a pile of boulders. There are vault toilets and spaces have tables and fire grates, but there is no water. Enter via the north entrance station from Twentynine Palms.


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