Yucca Valley
The small town of Yucca Valley sits right on Joshua Tree's northwestern edge.
Plan Around Yucca Valley
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Yucca Valley Details
The small town of Yucca Valley sits right on Joshua Tree's northwestern edge. Main thoroughfare California State Route 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway) runs east-west through town and is the access point for Joshua Tree visitors. The closest entrance to the park from Yucca Valley is Park Blvd., about eight miles east in the even smaller town of Joshua Tree. There area number of hotels, gas stations and grocery stores in the town, most of them right on Twentynine Palms Hwy.
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Nearby Parks Around Yucca Valley
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Yucca Valley
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2.7 mi away
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.
4.4 mi away
Hi-View Nature Trail
Hi-View Nature trail offers a bit of a challenge for hikers, with 325 feet of elevation gain.
4.6 mi away
Black Rock Picnic Area
The Black Rock picnic area is located near the Black Rock Campground.
4.6 mi away
Black Rock Nature Center
The Black Rock Nature Center serves as the principal visitor center for travelers to the northwestern, Black Rock area of the park.
4.7 mi away
Black Rock Campground
Open all year, Black Rock Campground is located on the park's northern perimeter, in one of its thickest stands of Joshua trees.
