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By Adam Catalano
From Albany, New York
Feb 27, 2008
me

Anybody been camped at Black Rock? Going there this spring. What's the deal. Any climbing there? How long does it take to get into the park from there? 20-30 minutes?
By Andy Laakmann
Site Landlord
From Jackson Hole, WY
Feb 27, 2008
Racked and loaded... name that splitter behind me? Hint, its on Supercrack Buttress

More like 45-60 minutes to the main climbing area. And no significant climbing in the vicinity. Black Rock has a separate entrance into the park.

By NjC
Feb 28, 2008

My family and I have stayed at Black Rocks a couple times when Indian Cove was full. Indian Cove definately has a nicer atmosphere and climbing available, but Black Rock is an OK place to stay. It does have flush toilets and water at central locations in the campground, if that makes a difference.

Andy Laakmann wrote:
Black Rock has a separate entrance into the park.



Does it? I remember the road dead-ending. We've always entered the park through the town of Joshua Tree. At IC, you can enter there or through Twenty-nine Palms. But even when we stay at IC, we drive into the higher park frequently. The main difference I see with these 2 campgrounds compared with those inside the main part of the park is the availability of reservations and water, and the convenience of supplies. Since we always arrive on a Sat, it's been nice to have a reservation.
By Andy Laakmann
Site Landlord
From Jackson Hole, WY
Feb 28, 2008
Racked and loaded... name that splitter behind me? Hint, its on Supercrack Buttress

I meant Black Rock IS a separate entrance to the park. You need to retrace your steps to enter the park proper. Like the poster above said, it is a dead end.
By Guy Keesee
From Moorpark, CA
Mar 1, 2008

Indian Cove is much nicer, and you can do reservations.
By steve p
From Scotia, New York
Mar 3, 2008
On the Grand Teton

I heard BR sucks!


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