Black Rock Nature Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Joshua Tree National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 4,033 ft
- Elevation
Located in the heart of the beautiful Black Rock Campground, the Nature Center offers a bookstore, art gallery, visitor resources, and a picnic area. Visitors can chat with a park ranger, shop at the bookstore, and observe exhibits in the art gallery. There is also a water-bottle filling station and a restroom with flush toilets.
The Nature Center is open on weekends from 8:00-11:00am 12:00-4:00pm. Hours may vary depending on staff availability, especially in the summer.
Getting there
From CA Hwy 62 (the Twentynine Palms Hwy), turn south onto Joshua Lane or Avalon Avenue. Continue for about 5 miles, following signs to Black Rock.
34.07336, -116.39064 · 34°4'24.1"N 116°23'26.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 61 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 91 | 96 | 96 | 89 | 80 | 66 | 58 |
| Low °F | 38 | 39 | 40 | 47 | 52 | 59 | 66 | 68 | 60 | 50 | 41 | 34 |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Black Rock Nature Center
- Can you reserve a site at Black Rock Nature Center?
- No. Black Rock Nature Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Black Rock Nature Center
- Black Rock Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Black Rock Equestrian Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Indian Cove Group 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Indian Cove Campground 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ryan Campground 14.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Pass Group 16.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Jumbo Rocks Campground 19.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Juniper Springs Group Camp 21.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Joshua Tree Visitor Center 6 mi · Facility
- Hidden Valley Campground 13.6 mi · Facility
- Coon Creek Cabin Group Campground 19 mi · Campground
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 20.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (760) 367-5500
- Email jotr_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-28.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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