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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
Joshua Tree
Surreal and sunbaked, Joshua Tree National Park offers a striking mix of granite formations, desert flora, and expansive horizons.
Top Stops
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Keys Desert Queen RanchThe home base for William F. Keys and his family, the Keys Desert Queen Ranch is today listed as a National Historic Register Site.
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Keys ViewKeys View, perched on the crest of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, is a popular stop for park visitors.
Information
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Openings and SeasonsJoshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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When to VisitThe best times to visit Joshua Tree National Park are the spring and fall, when moderate temperatures prevail.
Auto Tour
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Twentynine Palms Highway/Highway 62Twentynine Palms Highway (California Highway 62) runs north from its intersection with the I-10 freeway near Palm Springs.
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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West EntranceThe west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is five miles south of the junction of Highway 62 and Park Boulevard at Joshua Tree Village.
Hiking
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Boy Scout Hiking and Equestrian TrailThis moderately strenuous trail skirts through the westernmost edge of the Wonderland of Rocks, climbing through steep mountains and rocky canyons.
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Split Rock Loop TrailThis beautiful hike passes through a landscape of sculpted monzogranite rock gardens.
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California Riding and Hiking TrailThe California Hiking and Riding Trail stretches for 35 miles in Joshua Tree, passing through pinyon/juniper forests, Joshua tree forests, and creosote-covered lowlands.
Bicycling
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Park BoulevardOne of Joshua Tree's most scenic roads is also one of its most accessible.
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Keys View RoadThis major spur road off Park Boulevard leads to the hugely popular Keys View Overlook.
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Geology Tour RoadBeginning on Park Boulevard two miles west of Jumbo Rocks Campground in the northwest section of the park, the 18-mile roundtrip Geology Tour Road traverses fascinating landscapes within Joshua Tree.
Climbing
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Hidden Valley CampgroundHidden Valley Campground has 44 dirt-pad sites, able to accommodate tents and RVs.
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Jumbo Rock CampgroundThe 124 sites at Jumbo Rocks Campground are nestled among huge boulders.
Off-Roading
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Geology Tour RoadBeginning on Park Boulevard two miles west of Jumbo Rocks Campground in the northwest section of the park, the 18-mile roundtrip Geology Tour Road traverses fascinating landscapes within Joshua Tree.
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Old Dale RoadTraversing the Pinto Basin in the central part of Joshua Tree, 24-mile roundtrip Old Dale Road starts at the same point as Black Eagle Mine Road.
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Black Eagle Mine RoadBeginning at the same point as Old Dale Road, Black Eagle Mine Road heads east along the southern edge of the Pinto Basin.
Camping
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Hidden Valley CampgroundHidden Valley Campground has 44 dirt-pad sites, able to accommodate tents and RVs.
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Sheep Pass Group CampgroundThe six sites at Sheep Pass Group Campground are tent-only.
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West EntranceThe west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is five miles south of the junction of Highway 62 and Park Boulevard at Joshua Tree Village.
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Ryan MountainRyan Mountain is the second-highest peak in Joshua Tree at 5,461 feet, located roughly in the center of the park.
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Keys Desert Queen RanchThe home base for William F. Keys and his family, the Keys Desert Queen Ranch is today listed as a National Historic Register Site.
Scenic View
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Ryan MountainRyan Mountain is the second-highest peak in Joshua Tree at 5,461 feet, located roughly in the center of the park.
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Keys ViewKeys View, perched on the crest of the Little San Bernardino Mountains, is a popular stop for park visitors.
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Hi-View Nature TrailHi-View Nature trail offers a bit of a challenge for hikers, with 325 feet of elevation gain.
Picnicking
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Hidden Valley CampgroundHidden Valley Campground has 44 dirt-pad sites, able to accommodate tents and RVs.
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Cap Rock Picnic AreaThe Cap Rock picnic area is located at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road.
Ranger Station
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Oasis Visitor CenterThe Oasis Visitor Center serves the Oasis of Mara area of Joshua Tree National Park
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Cottonwood Visitor CenterThe Cottonwood Visitor Center serves the Cottonwood Springs area of the park.
Restrooms
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Hidden Valley CampgroundHidden Valley Campground has 44 dirt-pad sites, able to accommodate tents and RVs.
Parking
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Hidden Valley CampgroundHidden Valley Campground has 44 dirt-pad sites, able to accommodate tents and RVs.
Food
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Twentynine PalmsTwentynine Palms Highway (SR 62), the main access road for the northern part of Joshua Tree National Park, runs east-west straight through the town of Twentynine Palms.
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Palm SpringsThe most well-known of the gateway cities for Joshua Tree National Park is Palm Springs.
Gas
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Twentynine PalmsTwentynine Palms Highway (SR 62), the main access road for the northern part of Joshua Tree National Park, runs east-west straight through the town of Twentynine Palms.
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Palm SpringsThe most well-known of the gateway cities for Joshua Tree National Park is Palm Springs.
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Yucca ValleyThe small town of Yucca Valley sits right on Joshua Tree's northwestern edge.
Lodging
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Twentynine PalmsTwentynine Palms Highway (SR 62), the main access road for the northern part of Joshua Tree National Park, runs east-west straight through the town of Twentynine Palms.
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Palm SpringsThe most well-known of the gateway cities for Joshua Tree National Park is Palm Springs.
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Yucca ValleyThe small town of Yucca Valley sits right on Joshua Tree's northwestern edge.
Store
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Oasis Visitor CenterThe Oasis Visitor Center serves the Oasis of Mara area of Joshua Tree National Park
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Cottonwood Visitor CenterThe Cottonwood Visitor Center serves the Cottonwood Springs area of the park.
Accessibility
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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Jumbo Rock CampgroundThe 124 sites at Jumbo Rocks Campground are nestled among huge boulders.
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Oasis Visitor CenterThe Oasis Visitor Center serves the Oasis of Mara area of Joshua Tree National Park
Support
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Joshua Tree National Park AssociationThe Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA) supports preservation inside the park, scientific research and education.
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Mojave Desert Land TrustThe Mojave Desert Land Trust has as its mission to preserve large natural areas of the Mojave Desert by reducing the number of privately-owned land parcels within park boundaries
Nearby Parks Around Joshua Tree
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Joshua Tree
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Joshua Tree Visitor Center
The Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
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Joshua Tree Village
Eclectic Joshua Tree village sits right on the western edge of Joshua Tree National Park.
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Morongo Basin
The western part of Joshua Tree lies within Morongo Basin, which stretches approximately from I-10 in the south to I-40 in the north.
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Covington Flat Road
How to reach the Covington Flats and Eureka Peak area of Joshua Tree National Park by car.
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Black Rock Picnic Area
The Black Rock picnic area is located near the Black Rock Campground.
