White Tank - Joshua Tree National Park — RV Camping in Twentynine Palms, CA

White Tank Campground sits at 3,800 feet elevation within Joshua Tree National Park, just outside Twentynine Palms in Southern California's Mojave Desert. One of the park's most intimate campgrounds with 15 first-come, first-served sites, it offers a true desert escape surrounded by the iconic boulder formations and twisted Joshua trees that make this region world-famous. Each site includes a picnic table and fire grate, with pit toilets available on-site. Note that no water is available at the campground, so visitors should arrive fully stocked. The campground accommodates RVs up to 25 feet in combined length, making it ideal for smaller rigs and tent campers seeking solitude. Hikers will love the proximity to Joshua Tree's extensive trail network, including access to the White Tank–Arch Rock Nature Trail, a short loop showcasing the park's signature boulder landscapes. The area is renowned for world-class stargazing, bouldering, and wildlife spotting. Its location near the park's southern entrance provides easy access to the Cholla Cactus Garden and Ocotillo Patch, making it a convenient base for exploring Joshua Tree National Park's diverse desert ecosystems.