Question about Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping

Jess asked on 2/20/2022

Generator okay to use at Joshua Tree South? Like inverted type? Thanks!

Answer question
Arnell
Arnell
CA
24' Travel-Lite Falcon F-24-BH
Toyota Tundra 4WD
20 reviews

Answered on 2/21/2022:

Yes, absolutely. As noted, use commonsense and be mindful of your neighbors. Use an appropriate generator and not an open-frame one. That being said, if you give yourself and your neighbors enough space. It is not difficult to give yourself space during the shoulder months, but harder in-season so be aware.
Restlessbynature
Restlessbynature
CA
33' Damon Intruder
28 reviews

Answered on 2/21/2022:

I agree with the answer by Michael. There have been people who run the generator at all hours though. Very annoying. Happened once when I was staying there.
Michael
Michael
Manhattan Beach, CA
30' Entegra Coach Esteem
22 reviews

Answered on 2/21/2022:

Limited rules but it's basically being considerate for your neighbors. Many are there to get away and appreciate the quiet time. If you're going to run a generator camp some distance away and be aware of the time as if you're in the city.
Kaybee
Kaybee
Burlington, ON, Canada
28' Converted Cargo Trailer
Ford F250
1 review

Answered on 2/20/2022:

Like any other Boondocking, if used during reasonable hours. Most spots are fairly well spaced. Use common sense.
Natureboy
Natureboy
Kerman, CA
33' Keystone Cougar
Chevrolet 2500HD
17 reviews

Answered on 2/20/2022:

Yup. On BLM land.
2 reviews

Answered on 2/20/2022:

If this is where i think it is, best guess generators not prohibited but they are noisy and JTS is more of a parking lot than individual camp sites.
12 reviews

Answered on 2/20/2022:

We stayed at Cottenwood area and generators were used.
machado1751
machado1751
CA
Nucamp TAB 320S Boondock
Chevrolet Silverado
9 reviews

Answered on 2/20/2022:

Yes.
WeavingRVer
WeavingRVer
AR
42'
18 reviews

Answered on 2/20/2022:

Yes it’s OK. The land is BLM (Bureau of Land Management). Just use common curtesy for your neighbors.
22 reviews

Answered on 2/20/2022:

No issue with any generator, though your neighbors will thank you if you find a spot a bit farther away. Lots of choice. I always suggest walking around a bit to look for good spots before taking the first one you see.
Surf2Trails
Surf2Trails
Long Beach, CA
17' Winnebago Micro Minnie
Toyota 4Runner
14 reviews

Answered on 2/20/2022:

Yes. I just packed out this morning from there. You don't hear many generators as most campers are off grid here and seek out this space for that reason. But those who do follow the courtesy of morning and evening hours. Larger rigs with generators tend to stay closer to the road, while more off-grid go deeper in. Hope that helps.