JT Sportsman's Tent Campground

Camping on a large flat sandy property just minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and the National Park. Picnic tables and fire rings available. Campers enjoy access to the county park next door with basketball, tennis, handball, children's playground, a dog-walk, and skate park. A shaded pavilion is available with seating for 50. Close enough to town to walk to Saturday Farmer
Camping on a large flat sandy property just minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and the National Park. Picnic tables and fire rings available. Campers enjoy access to the county park next door with basketball, tennis, handball, children's playground, a dog-walk, and skate park. A shaded pavilion is available with seating for 50. Close enough to town to walk to Saturday Farmers Market, but far enough out to relax from the hustle and bustle around a campfire.
For Tent campers we have picnic tables, fire rings (when its not windy), bathroom access, hot showers and free wifi.We also have a pub and restaurant on site with 6 beers on tap, and a whole menu of feel-good food to enjoy with your friends and family.
Each reservation includes ONE car and ONE tent (with exceptions). If you need a reservation for TWO tents and TWO cars, please book two different reservations.
03/23/2021 COVID UPDATE
- California is in Tier Red! This means we have opened our ON-SITE covid-compliant restaurant with 6 beers on tap! We have patio seating and 25% indoor seating, and can accommodate take-away to your RV or campsite!
02/02/2021 COVID UPDATE
- Per Updated State COVID-19 Guideline Campgrounds, we are now opening ALL tent and RV camping, including dry-camping. The restrooms and the laundry room will be open, but we ask that you wear a mask whenever possible.
- Check in: After 1PM
- Check out: Before 11AM
- Cancellation policy: Flexible
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
County park on adjacent county property offers cycling opportunity for kids. Cyclists (road or mountain) can bike the National ...Read more
Hiking
Neighboring Joshua Tree National Park offers hiking opportunities as does new Sand and Snow Monument and the Mojave National P...Read more
Off-roading (OHV)
OHVers can enjoy the largest off-road area in nearby Johnson Valley (30 mins). Street legal OHVers can follow home trails in th...Read more
Climbing
Near by Joshua Tree National Park
Wildlife watching
Because of our irrigation and that of the neighboring county park, we draw many birds including Phainapeplas , our resident owl...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at JT Sportsman's Tent Campground in California.
Desert
This is Joshua Tree desert, and our property is native sand.
The vibe at JT Sportsman's Tent Campground
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18 Reviews
This place is VERY clean and the host is very helpful and friendly. When I was there, Nathan, was always patrolling the area and giving an extra pair of hands to those who might need. Very safe, very clean. I woulsd book again.
This is a perfect little spot just a few min from JT park entrance. Not very quite as it is in the middle of the town of Joshua Tree, but it is close to food and shopping. The host was very nice and helpful. Overall we had a great stay and had a hard time leaving.

We arrived there after 8 pm, but the host welcomed us with his big smile. It's got a cool bar, clean bathroom, and wifi service. We didn't get a chance to go to a bar this time, but we will definitely go next time. Highly recommend!
Not the most scenic campsite but you can’t beat it for proximity to the park! Nathan saved our tent from blowing into the fence on a windy day and definitely saved the whole trip because of it. 10/10 great people hosting who are happy to help with whatever you need.
Just came back from a 2 night stay at Joshua Tree. I LOVE this campground!! Wasnt super crawded - like the park, bathrooms and ahowers were vert cleam and easily available.
Host was super friendly and helpful.
Great spot for families or like ne, single mom looking for a place to feel safe with young kids.




Great experience! Nearly right across the street from a Joshua Tree visitor center. Great amenities, clean bathrooms, plus an attached bar! And wifi which was unexpected!
Located conveniently near the entrance to Joshua Tree; the bathrooms were kept up well.
The campsite is cool and only a few people there. In the town and near the national park, we feel very safe. Although I arrived late, the restroom need password but I did not get that information advanced. And I called the host and he did not answer it. I also called the host on next morning but still nobody there.
- Property
- JT's Hidden Jewel
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- $28/night
- 6 Sites
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Thank you Liliana! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with your family. You are welcome anytime!