Sheep Pass Campground Introduce
Sheep Pass Campground is a popular camping destination located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Situated at an elevation of 6,000 feet, this campground offers a unique camping experience with its stunning desert scenery, cool mountain air, and exceptional stargazing opportunities.
Environment: The campground is nestled among a mix of pinyon pine and juniper trees, providing some shade and a sense of seclusion. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rugged rock formations, open desert vistas, and clear blue skies. Wildlife sightings are common, with opportunities to spot various bird species, lizards, and perhaps even a coyote or two.
Services and Facilities: Sheep Pass Campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for its visitors. These include:
- Tent campsites with picnic tables and fire rings
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Trash collection
- Designated parking areas
Please note that there are no hookups for RVs or trailers at this campground.
Activities and Features: Sheep Pass Campground is an excellent base for exploring Joshua Tree National Park. Some of the popular activities and features include:
- Hiking: Numerous hiking trails are easily accessible from the campground, ranging from easy nature walks to more challenging climbs. Popular trails include the Ryan Mountain Trail and the Hidden Valley Nature Trail.
- Stargazing: With minimal light pollution, Joshua Tree National Park is renowned for its exceptional stargazing. Sheep Pass Campground, in particular, offers breathtaking views of the night sky, making it a perfect spot for astronomy enthusiasts.
- Rock Climbing: The park is a world-class rock climbing destination, and Sheep Pass Campground provides convenient access to several climbing areas.
- Wildlife Viewing: Keep an eye out for the diverse wildlife that inhabits the park, including birds, reptiles, and mammals.
Campground Promotion Information:
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak season (spring and fall).
- The campground is typically open from late February to late May and from early September to early November.
- The maximum stay limit is 30 days per year, with a maximum of 14 consecutive nights.
- Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM.
- Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings.
- Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve the natural beauty of the park.
Sheep Pass Campground offers a unique and memorable camping experience in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. With its stunning scenery, convenient amenities, and access to a variety of activities, it's an ideal destination for nature lovers, stargazers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Customer Reviews
We had a amazing time at sheep's pass I will definitely be returning and recommending this as a camping ground destination love it.!
I had an experience here. Ha having grown up visiting the monument in the early days this campground did exist and upon my entrance and confounding campsites My hippie uncle and his friends brought me here and taught me ecology although I didn’t know it at the time. So although sheep’s pass was there although I had not became an adventure of years gone by. Each area of the monument has its unique features although they appear to look alike. So when I had paid for a week entrance, stopped by my he 29 palms Park visitor center. Remarkably the newest displayed the Park in a holistic way bringing the people of the past in our vision. Knowing every camp site circa 1980 in the park I was on the hunt for afternoon shade over the taboe. Eventually I found the space I was looking for. The quiet solitude of footsteps gave way to deafening silence! Ah! Joshua Tree!
Spacious sites. Clean, odorless bathrooms. I stayed at g4 which couldve been more isolated but it was great for what it was. Next time i would choose a different site a little further away from the rest. You’ll need to set up shade somehow, theres no shade at this site.
One of the most beautiful experiences of my life. The place is extremely quiet but you feel safe 100% . Bathrooms are located at a walking distance and you find toilet paper, it's clean and you see the park officers cleaning and disinfecting for Covid 19. The view is gorgeous and the tents are easily installed, you find fire pit and a grill.
Great campground for family or a large group. We went with our Boy Scout Troop for the weekend and managed to fit about 15 tents plus have plenty of room for several cooking areas. Fire pit is huge. Pit latrines are close enough and far enough from the site to be comfortable and not have the unpleasant odors waft into the camping area. Will note, there is no water or firewood available in the immediate area so you should bring a good supply with you. Cell service is not available in most of the park, but wandering around a bit can find pockets of service. Plenty of trails to go hiking and bouldering on in the vast desert grounds. Be sure to be prepared for the desert weather. It is cold at night and can be very hot in the direct sun. Pop up shelters are recommended for an escape during peak temperature hours.
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