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Elevation: 4,200 ft
GPS: 34.0162, -116.1614
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Welcome to Hidden Valley Campground - the Camp 4 of Southern California. HVCG has a high concentration of quality routes and one could potentially spend a week in The Park without ever leaving the campground. As such, the area sees more than it's fair share of traffic. A few considerations and logistics while you're here:

  • Entrance fee (currently $20) is valid for 7 days of purchase. Camping in the Park is $10/campsite/night, and is on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). However, reservations may be made online for group campsites at Indian Cove, Sheep Pass, Cottonwood, and Black Rock Campgrounds through the NPS Reservation Center. More about camping....
  • Weekends are crowded during peak season! With its proximity to Los Angeles and San Diego, the Park draws more than 1 million visitors annually. Plan accordingly and have a backup plan if the campgrounds are full. There are numerous inexpensive motels in the nearby towns of Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and 29 Palms.
  • There are no gas stations in the Park itself. There are two gas stations in the town of Joshua Tree - a Valero on the corner of Park and Hwy 62 and at a Circle K (no diesel) which is a block to the east. Yucca Valley, 6 miles west of town on Hwy 62, has many gas stations to choose from with most having lower prices than the ones in Joshua Tree.
  • There is no running water in the Park. Come prepared with a 5-gallon or more jug if planning on staying more than a day. The last place to fill up is at the West Entrance kiosk, where you'll pay 25 cents for 5 gallons.
  • Protect your food!!!
    To the campground residents, a styrofoam cooler is a call for a party...crows, jays, squirrels etc all teamed up to rip this apart and emptied it's tortillas, chocolate and shrimp etc in about a 1/2 hour... . A couple of durable plastic storage bins will make your life a lot easier and will help to keep the critters self-sufficient.
  • Cell phones reception is spotty, but good reception can be had at Key's View. There is an ***EMERGENCY ONLY*** phone located at the second bathroom in main loop of Hidden Valley Campground. The closest payphone is at Coyote Corner at the SE corner of Park Blvd and Hwy 62.


Olden days! Photo used with permission from T. Yeary

Getting There Suggest change

HVCG is located 14 miles SE of the Park's West Entrance along Quail Springs Road (Park Blvd).

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Classic Climbing Routes at Hidden Valley Campground

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 803
The Bong
Trad
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
 856
The Eye
Trad
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 590
Mike's Books
Trad 2 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 1,088
Toe Jam
Trad
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 709
Overhang Bypass
Trad 2 pitches
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 1,785
Double Cross
Trad
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 613
The Flake
Trad
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 572
Dogleg
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 449
North Overhang
Trad
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 677
Sexy Grandma
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R
 13
Surface Tension
Trad
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 37
Overnight Sensation
Trad
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 76
Spider Line
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5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 22
Trapeze
Trad
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 36
Asteroid Crack
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
The Bong Blob > Blob - N Face
 803
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
The Eye Cyclops Rock
 856
5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c Trad
Mike's Books Intersection Rock
 590
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 2 pitches
Toe Jam Old Woman > Old Woman - E Face
 1,088
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
Overhang Bypass Intersection Rock
 709
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad 2 pitches
Double Cross Old Woman > Old Woman - W Face
 1,785
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Trad
The Flake Intersection Rock
 613
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
Dogleg Old Woman > Old Woman - W Face
 572
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
North Overhang Intersection Rock
 449
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad
Sexy Grandma Old Woman > Old Woman - W Face
 677
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Surface Tension Cyclops Rock
 13
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b R Trad
Overnight Sensation Cyclops Rock
 37
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Trad
Spider Line Old Woman > Old Woman - E Face
 76
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
Trapeze Intersection Rock
 22
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Trad
Asteroid Crack Asteroid Belt
 36
5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Trad
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