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Mojave Desert Ecozone: Nature Trail Indian CoveCampgroundElevation - 3,200101 individual sites - 13 group sites Water available at Ranger Station ![]() Sunset & Candy - Indian Cove, Joshua Tree National Park Additional Camping Information Nature TrailIndian Cove nature trail is a .6 mile loop beginning west of Indian Cove Campground. An easy trail with minimal gain/loss in elevation (20'-30') exploring a desert wash habitat.
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![]() Indian Cove is located 13 miles east of Joshua Tree Village and 10 miles west of Twentynine Palms on the north side of the Wonderland of Rocks. Indian Cove Road dead-ends at this secluded area. A sprawling campground is enclosed by towering rock formations making the area popular with rock climbers. Many campsites are tucked around the rocks, providing naturalistic tent camping. Other sites offer space for RVs. There is a separate camping area for groups. Campers register at the ranger station located at the entrace to the Indian Cove area. Water is also available there. On the west side of the campground, the half-mile Indian Cove nature trail features the plants, animals, and seasonal Indian occupation of the area. A picnic area is located on the far eastern side of the campground. Indian Cove is noted for the large number of mature Mojave yuccas and shrubs that grow there. Colorful spring blooms are especially striking against the sand-colored granite rocks. Desert tortoise sightings are not unusual during spring and early fall, when they venture from their burrows. The area is also popular with birders, especially those wanting to see the elusive LeConte’s thrasher. For backcountry campers, the Indian Cove backcountry registration board provides parking and the Boy Scout trailhead. |
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