Sheep Pass Group Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

6 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

760-367-3001

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sheep Pass Group Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Ryan Mountain TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 2-3 Hours · 0.9 mi from camp

  A popular, steep, three mile out and back hike with wide panoramic views. National Park Service

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• Hike Wall Street MillHike · 45-120 Minutes · 2.2 mi from camp

  A moderate two mile out and back hike to an old mill site. National Park Service

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• Hidden Valley TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 30-60 Minutes · 2.9 mi from camp

  Enjoy an easy one mile hike on Hidden Valley Trail. National Park Service

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• Barker Dam LoopHike · 1.1 mi long · 30-60 Minutes · 2.1 mi from camp

  Enjoy an easy 1.1 mile hike on the Barker Dam Nature Trail. National Park Service

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• Hike Skull RockHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.5 mi from camp

  A relatively flat, 1.7-mile loop trail. National Park Service

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• Hike Split RockHike · 90-150 Minutes · 3.8 mi from camp

  Split Rock is a 2.5 mile loop trail with 150 feet of elevation gain and beautiful desert views. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Ryan MountainPeak · 5,456 ft · 1.3 mi from camp

  Ryan Mountain is a 5,456-foot-high mountain in Joshua Tree National Park. Wikipedia

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• Negro HillPeak · 4,865 ft · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• SunsetViewpoint · 5.6 mi from campShow on map
• Keys View (accessible)Viewpoint · 6.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Bouldering Near Barker DamClimbing · 2.3 mi from camp

  Barker Dam offers a wide range of popular bouldering problems. National Park Service

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• Rock Climbing at Echo TClimbing · 2.6 mi from camp

  Echo T offers a wide range of popular technical rock climbing routes. National Park Service

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• Rock Climbing at Hidden Valley Nature TrailClimbing · 2.6 mi from camp

  Hidden Valley offers a wide range of popular technical rock climbing routes. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.