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Joshua Tree Visitor CenterThe Joshua Tree Visitor Center is located in the village of Joshua Tree, Calif.
Picnicking, Joshua Tree National Park
Explore Picnicking in Joshua Tree National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Picnicking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Picnicking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Joshua Tree National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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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.
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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
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Belle CampgroundBelle Campground is closest to the north entrance from Twentynine Palms.
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White Tank CampgroundWhite Tank is a quiet, small campground, located closest to the north entrance near Twentynine Palms.
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Cottonwood Visitor CenterThe Cottonwood Visitor Center serves the Cottonwood Springs area of the park.
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Black Rock Nature CenterThe Black Rock Nature Center serves as the principal visitor center for travelers to the northwestern, Black Rock area of the park.
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Cottonwood CampgroundCottonwood Campground is closest to the south entrance of the park.
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Hidden Valley Picnic AreaThe Hidden Valley Picnic Area is just off Park Boulevard near the intersection with Barker Dam Road.
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Quail Springs Picnic AreaIn addition to picnic tables and restrooms, this picnic area is a popular climbing spot.
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Black Rock Picnic AreaThe Black Rock picnic area is located near the Black Rock Campground.
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Cottonwood Picnic AreaThe shady Cottonwood Spring picnic area is located at the Cottonwood Spring Campground.
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Indian Cove Picnic AreaThe Indian Cove picnic area is located on the east side of Indian Cove Campground.
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Live Oak Picnic AreaThe Live Oak picnic area is off Park Boulevard near Live Oak Tank and Ivanpah Tank.
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Split Rock Picnic AreaThe Split Rock picnic area is off Park Boulevard at the end of the short Split Rock Loop Trail access road.
