Live Oak Picnic Area in Joshua Tree National Park

Live Oak Picnic Area

The Live Oak picnic area is off Park Boulevard near Live Oak Tank and Ivanpah Tank.

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Live Oak Picnic Area Details

The Live Oak picnic area is off Park Boulevard near Live Oak Tank and Ivanpah Tank. The Split Rock Nature Trail is directly across Park Boulevard from the picnic area access road, and the Skull Rock Nature Trail is also nearby.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Live Oak Picnic Area

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Live Oak Picnic Area while the map context is still fresh.

0.6 mi away

Skull Rock Nature Trail

Named for a rock that appears to have two hollowed-out eye sockets, Skull Rock is a popular stop for Joshua Tree visitors.

0.7 mi away

Split Rock Loop Trail

This beautiful hike passes through a landscape of sculpted monzogranite rock gardens.

0.7 mi away

Split Rock Picnic Area

The Split Rock picnic area is off Park Boulevard at the end of the short Split Rock Loop Trail access road.

0.9 mi away

Split Rock

This easily recognizable rock, with a pronounced vertical split at its base, is at the north end of Split Rock parking area.

0.9 mi away

Jumbo Rock Campground

The 124 sites at Jumbo Rocks Campground are nestled among huge boulders.