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Sheep Pass Group Campground, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
Lat:34.00009094326877
Lng:-116.12050064894004
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 25, 2026
Campground
Sheep Pass Group Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Sheep Pass Group Campground, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 25, 2026
Sheep Pass Group Campground has 6 group campsites and is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. All campsites are by reservation only. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. There is no water available in the campground. Campsite fees are increasing to $55 starting January 1, 2025
All campgrounds and campsites are subject to closure, but typically campgrounds are open 24 hours a day, everyday. Check in and check out are at noon. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and may cool to around 75°F (24°C) at night. Weather can change quickly. Check a weather forecast before camping.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
The campground is located off of Park Boulevard, 16 miles from Twentynine Palms and 18 miles from the town of Joshua Tree.
Group Campsite at Sheep Pass
Sheep Pass has 6 campsites. Tents only. RVs and habitable trailers prohibited.
Senior/Access Pass Group Campsite at Sheep Pass
Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. Sheep Pass has 6 campsites that range in price from $17.50-25 depending on site capacity. Tents only. RVs and habitable trailers prohibited.
Wheelchair Access
There is a paved, flat path to a restroom facility, but roads are not paved, nor are campgrounds. Though most campsites are relatively flat, the terrain can be uneven.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
RVs and habitable trailers are prohibited.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
There are no ADA accessible campsites in Sheep Pass Campground. Campgrounds with ADA accessible campsites include Indian Cove (site 1), Jumbo Rocks (site 122), and Black Rock (site 61).
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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