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White Tank Campground Rock Climbing

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Areas in White Tank Campground

Back Rocks, The 1 / 8 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 10

Desiderious Delight Pinnacle 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Georgia 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Honeyfish Rock 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Jody Boulder 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Mojo, The 0 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Rainy Day Crag 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Saturn Boulder Area 0 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 1

Saturn Boulder Fields 0 / 3 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 3

Tierra Incognita 2 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 2

Torre Del Sol 4 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 5

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Elevation:	3,831 ft
GPS:	33.9861, -116.0166 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details

The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock colored bolt hangers are allowed.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

This is the last campground before dropping down into the Colorado Desert. It is about 1.4 miles past Belle Campground.

It's not a real popular area, routes are short and rock quality is varied but it is worth visiting. The Arch is cool and there are some interesting looking formations in the area.

The Saturn Boulder is about 1/2 mile to the north and is worth checking out.

Getting There

Park at Arch Trailhead parking. Follow the trail until just past the Arch. A well worn path leads east from here. It heads into a wash, then up the other side. This leads to most of the climbing and "Grand Tank".

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Classic Climbing Routes at White Tank Campground

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 7 ● BDE (aka don't fuck this up) Sport Back Rocks
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 17 ● The Groin Sport Back Rocks
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 5 ● Quaking Has-Beens Trad Desiderious Delight P…