Indian Cove Campgrounds Joshua Tree National Park

[GoinPostal]

To start out this years camping extravaganza, I chose Joshua Tree National Park in CA. Just a quick 12 hour ride from home, this is the first time I have been there. The park is a must see on anyones list. Though it pales somewhat in comparison to parks north of it ie. Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite. it is well worth the trip.

The campground is set among the rock formations and the sites are far enough apart that you feel like you are out there alone. I was lucky enough to get a site which had a natural heater that came in handy during the cold evenings. The fire ring was in between two large bolders, one larger than the other. The campfire heated up the larger of the two and radiated heat which made it quite comfortable. Although there are few facilites just a pit toilet and no potable water, you are only 5 miles from the town of Joshua Tree which has everything you may need. I have enclosed a few pictures of my site

[Yamifj1200]

Nice looking camp ground and appears you had the place to yourself a rare thing in the world of camping. Thanks for the heads up and the pics..


Eric M

[camarkim]

Very nice! I've been planning a trip to Joshua Tree in March for the past couple of months. The pictures and your write up gave me some good info.

[GoinPostal]

Very nice! I've been planning a trip to Joshua Tree in March for the past couple of months. The pictures and your write up gave me some good info.

Actually, the campground was almost full! It was MLK's Birthday Holiday, a 3 day weekend. This shows how far apart the sites are, almost like being alone.

[David R]

Those boulders would make me want to climb them! Great pics. Don't know when I will make it out west, but will definately keep Joshua Tree in mind. What kind of light is powered by sprite? :D

[VRider75]

nice write up... I live a few hours from Joshua Tree and have been meaning to get out that way... now I know it's worth it...

[Scott in PA]

Thanks to your last pic, I found a new way to use my ufo light as a table lamp. (I hope I'm not the only one to never think to do this.)

[GoinPostal]

and this is what that steak looked like before it ended up on my plate.......

[GoinPostal]

I really like this little grill, well worth the money

link...........

http://www.grilliput.com/01en_grilliput_start.php

[Peacekeeper]

Great pics. I want to get there one day. I love that little grill, going to order one today, that T bone looked great!

[Whosoever]

I really like this little grill, well worth the money

link...........

http://www.grilliput.com/01en_grilliput_start.php

I've read some reviews of that grill and they discourage me from getting one. Several said it was flimsy others said it was "too heavy" which I doubt could be the case...but how sturdy is it. Could you put it over one of the coleman dual fuel stoves....and put a pot on it?

[GoinPostal]

I have only put food on it to grill, but I feel as though it would be sturdy enough to hold a sensible pot (ie not cast iron) As for being heavy, I was surprised at the weight, it was more than expected, but this adds to the strength. because of the compact size when taken down, I feel that its weight is not an issue.

As for being flimsy, when put together correctly and tightened down it is as strong as need be. I also use it as an endtable when not grilling

[gdawg]

yea, i too would like to know how a coleman 533 would fit under it if anyone knows....