Joshua Tree National Park

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Joshua Tree National Park is located in the Mojave Desert in southeastern California. The park gets its namesake from Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia), which are native to the area. The rock formations, climbing, and camping make this national park an incredible destination. Please remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and enjoy this area respectfully and responsibly. Contact number for the park's visitor's center: 760-367-5500

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Golden Bee Mine Trail

Golden Bee Mine Trail

Riverside County, California

4.32 mi / 860 ft gain

Photograph the Cholla Cactus Gardens

Photograph the Cholla Cactus Gardens

Riverside County, California

4.4

0.25 mi / 0 ft gain

The Cholla Cactus Garden is something everyone can appreciate and enjoy. The trail is in total about a 0.25 loop, but you are certainly free to wander around more. Plan on spending at least 30 minutes to an hour enjoying the scenery. If you are a photographer, you will be enthralled by the lighting conditions. The garden is located off of Pinto Basin Roa in Joshua Tree. The parking lot is 20 m...

Pinto Mountain Trail

Pinto Mountain Trail

Riverside County, California

10.67 mi / 2894 ft gain

Golden Bell and Eldorado Mine Trail

Golden Bell and Eldorado Mine Trail

Riverside County, California

1.98 mi / 423 ft gain

Ruby Lee Mill Site and Porcupine Wash Loop

Ruby Lee Mill Site and Porcupine Wash Loop

Riverside County, California

8.6 mi / 873 ft gain

Old Dale Road: Pinto Basin Road to Route 62

Old Dale Road: Pinto Basin Road to Route 62

Twentynine Palms, California

25.91 mi / 758 ft gain

Backcountry Camp in Joshua Tree

Backcountry Camp in Joshua Tree

Riverside County, California

5.0

2 mi

Backcountry camping can be done at various locations throughout the park (13 different locations). Upon arrival to the park, you will be given a map and can backcountry camp from any of the locations marked with a "B".At these locations you will find a backcountry registration board. It's extremely important that you fill out a registration card at one of these boards with information about yo...

Monument Mountain from Pinkham Canyon Trailhead

Monument Mountain from Pinkham Canyon Trailhead

Twentynine Palms, California

13.54 mi / 1831 ft gain

Pinkham Canyon OHV Road

Pinkham Canyon OHV Road

Twentynine Palms, California

19.31 mi / 351 ft gain

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Cottonwood Campground (Ca)

Twentynine Palms, California

Cottonwood Campground (Ca)

Overview Cottonwood Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for stargazing and wildflower viewing. Easy access ...

From $20 / night

Sheep Pass Group

Unnamed Road

Sheep Pass Group

Overview Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessibl...

From $40 / night

Jumbo Rocks Campground

Unnamed Road

Jumbo Rocks Campground

Overview Jumbo Rocks Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. Close proximity t...

From $15 / night

Indian Cove Campground

Twentynine Palms, California

Indian Cove Campground

Overview Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. Because of its pr...

From $20 / night

Palm Springs / Joshua Tree KOA Holiday

Riverside County, California

Palm Springs / Joshua Tree KOA Holiday

Black Rock Equestrian Campground

Yucca Valley, California

Black Rock Equestrian Campground

Overview Black Rock Horse Campground lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park. Its location on the...

From $20 / night

Guides and stories

24 Hours in Joshua Tree National Park

24 Hours in Joshua Tree National Park

Holly Mandarich

My First Trip Down to Joshua Tree National Park

My First Trip Down to Joshua Tree National Park

Benjamin Canevari

Southern California's Off-Season Gems: Mojave, Death Valley, Alabama Hills, and Joshua Tree

Southern California's Off-Season Gems: Mojave, Death Valley, Alabama Hills, and Joshua Tree

Tyler McKay

A Beginner's Climbing Guide to Joshua Tree

A Beginner's Climbing Guide to Joshua Tree

Sarah Horn

Photo Essay: One Day in Joshua Tree National Park

Photo Essay: One Day in Joshua Tree National Park

Kevin Tangney

5 Things to Know Before Adventuring in Joshua Tree National Park

5 Things to Know Before Adventuring in Joshua Tree National Park

Brynn Schmidt

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