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Indian Cove Campground Rock Climbing

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Areas in Indian Cove Campground

Indian Cove CG East 170

Indian Cove CG West 245

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Elevation:	3,200 ft	975 m
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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

Covers all of the crags within the scope of Indian Cove Campground proper as well as some peripheral areas (i.e. Condor Rock, Wonder Bluffs etc.).

Getting There

Check the individual crag description for detailed approach information.

415 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Indian Cove 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 R 139 ● Who's First Trad Indian Cove CG… > Pixie Rock
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 150 ● Tranquility Trad 2 pitches Indian Cove CG… > Moosedog Tower
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 132 ● We Dive At Dawn Trad Indian Cove CG… > Billboard Buttress
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 119 ● Palmreader Trad Indian Cove CG… > Palmreader Wall
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 137 ● El Chivo Sport Indian Cove CG… > Bilbo Buttresses
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 117 ● Campfire Girl (Half Route) Trad Indian Cove CG… > Campfire Crag Area > Campfire Crag - N Face
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 188 ● Direct South Face Trad 3 pitches Indian Cove CG… > Moosedog Tower
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 120 ● Silent Scream (aka Shock the Mon… Trad Indian Cove CG… > Pixie Rock
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 138 ● Apparition Trad Indian Cove CG… > Apparition Rock > Apparition Rock (Front)
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b 134 ● Right V Crack Trad Indian Cove CG… > Short Wall > Short Wall - Left Side
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b 81 ● Pet or Meat Sport Indian Cove CG… > Feudal Wall > Feudal Wall (Right Side)
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 4 ● Twister Sport Indian Cove CG… > Twister Rock
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 16 ● Panama Red TR Indian Cove CG… > King Otto's Castle
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 15 ● The Highwayman Trad Indian Cove CG… > Corona/Dos Equis Wall
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a PG13 38 ● Presupposition Trad Indian Cove CG… > Campfire Crag Area > Campfire Crag - N Face