How is camping in Joshua Tree National Park in November?

November is a peak activity month and reserved spots go fast at Indian Cove. Get there by thursday for first come first serve campsites. Days can be nice and warm to freezing as november is an unpredictable month. I camp there every thanksgiving since 1974 and have had hot 100* days to six inches of snow. The last few days before you go is the planning time, watch the weather fronts and plan accordingly. One thing for sure is you can plan on wind, sometimes gale force, it seems mostly at night. So bring extra rope for tying down the tent and extra long tent stakes.
 
November is a peak activity month and reserved spots go fast at Indian Cove. Get there by thursday for first come first serve campsites. Days can be nice and warm to freezing as november is an unpredictable month. I camp there every thanksgiving since 1974 and have had hot 100* days to six inches of snow. The last few days before you go is the planning time, watch the weather fronts and plan accordingly. One thing for sure is you can plan on wind, sometimes gale force, it seems mostly at night. So bring extra rope for tying down the tent and extra long tent stakes.
 
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