Joseph Chambers McKibbin (May 14, 1824 – July 1, 1896) was an American lawyer, Civil War veteran, and California Democratic politician who served one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859.

McKibbin was a member of the California State Senate in 1852 and 1853, then elected as a Democrat to the 35th Congress, and served from 1857 to 1859.

During the Civil War McKibbin enlisted in the Union Army in 1861 and was one of the first six Cavalry officers appointed by President Abraham Lincoln.

After the Civil War, McKibbon settled in Washington, D.C., as a general contractor.

McKibbin died on July 1, 1896, in Marshall Hall, Maryland, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.