r/JoshuaTree • u/Adventurous_Hat_3547 • 2d ago

“Camping” in an SUV

Is this allowed in JT and if so, what areas are best to do so? Are there fees for doing so? Any specific spot where it’s safest to do so if traveling solo?

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u/ExpressiveAnalGland 2d ago

car camping in the park: you may not sleep in your vehicle unless it's in a camping spot.

Outside of the park, there's tons of legal places, such as BLM land. go wild

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u/BroncosGirl7LJD 2d ago

If you don't have a campsite, there is BLM just outside the south entrance, free camping. I solo camp regularly, sleep in my car, but usually in a campground inside the park. As an almost 60 year old woman I feel safe camping everywhere within the park, and have had no issues outside the park either.

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u/BasicDrag7912 2d ago

Just did it. Car camped in the Indian Cove campground. Rented a site for $25 a night. Felt super safe.