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NRSO |
| description |
Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover in the 70 to 90-degree range during the day and drop to a 40 to 60-degree range at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to the uncomfortably-high desert heat. Sheep Pass is at an elevation of 4,500 feet and has a mix of both sun and shade. |
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Take Interstate 10 to Route 62. From the town of Joshua Tree turn south on Park Blvd. and continue through the West Entrance. The campground is 13 miles from the entrance station and the city of Twentynine Palms. |
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There are six group sites within the campground. Electrical hookups and drinking water are not provided. |
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SHEEP PASS GROUP |
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70950 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70950&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites; nor is free dump station located nearby This facility is limited to tent camping only; recreational vehicles and habitable trailers are prohibited You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment and size of your group If arriving one or more days late, call (760) 367-5549; your reservation will be forfeited if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date Rock climbing and hiking are available in the area, but organized special events and commercial guided climbing may require a permit from the Special Use Office; call (760) 367-5545 No special events shall be held at reserved campsites. Special events must use designate area with a special park use permit Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited Gathering firewood is not allowed in the park Pets are not allowed on trails and must be restricted to stay within developed areas only For additional park information, call (760) 367-5500 or visit www.nps.gov/jotr Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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The distinctive shape of Joshua trees and the huge rocks that surround them draw tourists and scientists alike to the national park. Joshua trees are a member of the yucca family that have long evergreen leaves, shaggy bark and bunches of white flowers that bloom in spring. The rocks were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago and have been exposed and shaped by wind and water over time. They brighten with soft pastel hues in the morning and evening sunlight and glow with campfire light at night. Visitors may want to keep their eyes out for typical desert inhabitants such as lizards, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ravens, squirrels, coyotes and desert tarantulas during the cooler months of the year. Bobcats and mountain lions do live in the park, however they are rarely seen near humans. |
| recreationDescription |
Sheep Pass is very close to many hiking trails, popular rock climbing routes and a central location for sightseeing within the park. |