Trip Details
When
June 18-21, 2026
Friday to Sunday
Where
Sheep Pass Campground
Joshua Tree National Park
California, USA
What
Camping & Adventure
Multiple, adjacent group campsites secured
Cost
$80 per adult
$60 per child (under 12)
Includes campsites, all meals & activities
Location
Trip Information
Join a bunch of dads and sons and other men for an epic camping weekend in Joshua Tree National Park. Enjoy nights under the endless stars and days adventuring with new and old friends. Come Thursday night or whenever you can make it Friday or Saturday.
Registration cost includes the cost of the campsites, activities, and all meals from Friday morning through Sunday Morning. Activities include top rope rock climbing, an epic zipline, hiking, star gazing, and lots of good time with good people.
Once you've registered, you'll receive a Venmo/Zelle request to pay which will officially secure your spot!
Activities
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🧗 Rock Climbing
- 🪂 Zipline
- 🔭 Stargazing
- 🏜️ Desert Exploration
- ⚾ Group Games
Packing List
Download printable packing list.
👕 Clothing
- - Hat (important!) – full brim is better
- - Shorts (extra if you plan on sliding down rocks)
- - Long, loose-fitting pants (hiking, scrambling, chilly nights)
- - T-shirts / shirts
- - Windbreaker or light jacket
- - Extra underwear (for after those death-defying climbs)
- - Boots / sandals / socks
- - Trash bag for dirty clothes
🧼 Keeping Clean & Healthy
- - Cooler with your personal drinks + extra snacks (meals included with fee)
- - At least 1 gallon of water per person per day
- - Freezer bottled water for cooler (drink as they thaw)
- - Washcloth / hand towel (wipe down with wet washcloth at night)
- - Toothbrush / toothpaste / floss
- - Brush / comb (or just a hat)
- - Deodorant (please)
- - Sunscreen (important!)
- - Medication / aspirin (there are bees at camp)
- - Lip balm (Chapstick) with sunscreen (important!)
- - Band-Aids
- - Tweezers (for cactus needles)
- - Personal first aid kit (there will also be a first aid station)
😴 Sleeping Well
- - Sleeping bag and good thick pad (foam better than inflatable)
- - Pillow
- - Cot (if sleeping under the stars – gets you off the ground and away from “visitors”)
- - Tent and hammer for stakes (long metal stakes recommended – sand and rocks)
- - Ear plugs (highly recommended – quiets wind and snoring)
🧗 Climbing (Optional)
- - Bicycle or climbing helmet (required for all kids climbing)
- - Climbing shoes and harness (limited sizes available to borrow)
📌 Miscellaneous
- - Hydration pack (important!) or small day pack with water bottle
- - Coffee mug
- - Binoculars
- - Telescope
- - Maps and compass
- - Sunglasses (important!)
- - Headlamp (important!) (bring extra batteries)
- - Camp chair (for sitting around the fire)
- - Games / books / Jr. Ranger booklet (pick up at Ranger Station – complete for badge)
- - $30 per vehicle National Park entrance fee (pay at gate or buy annual pass for $55)
- - Baseball glove (for the Sandlot game)
- - No electronic devices (no cell reception at camp)
Join the Adventure
Register for our Joshua Tree camping trip. Spots are limited!
After submitting your registration, you can send payment (unless you've already paid) to Paul Hignight using the following Venmo link: https://account.venmo.com/u/Paul-Hignight
Reminder: $80 per adult, $60 per boy 12 and under. If you'd rather not pay immediately, Paul will send you a Venmo payment request using the phone number provided. Payment is required to secure your spot.