Cap Rock Picnic Area
The Cap Rock picnic area is located at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road.
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Cap Rock Picnic Area Details
The Cap Rock picnic area is located at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Keys View Road: it's easy to find since it sits in the shadow of the park's famous Cap Rock, a popular photo spot and climbing destination. The Cap Rock Nature Trail also begins here.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cap Rock Picnic Area
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0.1 mi away
Cap Rock
The easiest way to access Cap Rock -- thus named because a boulder sits on top of the huge rock formation like a cap -- is via Cap Rock Nature Trail.
0.1 mi away
Cap Rock Nature Trail
This easy, wheelchair-accessible path offers a great introduction to Joshua Tree's flora.
0.2 mi away
Keys View Road
This major spur road off Park Boulevard leads to the hugely popular Keys View Overlook.
0.8 mi away
Ryan Campground
Ryan Campground has 31 sites, with about half large enough for RVs.
0.9 mi away
Juniper Flats
Fancy a desert hike among the Joshua Trees (and junipers, of course)? Check out the trails in the Juniper Flats area.
