Indian Cove Road in Joshua Tree National Park

Indian Cove Road

As you might suspect, this is the access road to the Indian Cove section of Joshua Tree National Park.

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Indian Cove Road Details

As you might suspect, this is the access road to the Indian Cove section of Joshua Tree National Park. Take Indian Cove Road south from Highway 29 in Twentynine Palms, Calif.; you'll see a Ranger station shortly after entering the park where you pay your entry fee. Indian Cove features a campground, picnic area, and a trailhead for the Boy Scout Hiking and Equestrian Trail. Bikes are welcome in Joshua Tree on any road open to vehicles, including backcountry roads.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Indian Cove Road

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Indian Cove Road while the map context is still fresh.

0.5 mi away

Boy Scout Hiking and Equestrian Trail

This moderately strenuous trail skirts through the westernmost edge of the Wonderland of Rocks, climbing through steep mountains and rocky canyons.

0.5 mi away

Boy Scout Trail (Joshua Tree)

This moderately strenuous trail skirts through the westernmost edge of the Wonderland of Rocks, climbing through steep mountains and rocky canyons.

1.9 mi away

Indian Cove Nature Trail

On the west side of Indian Cove Campground, the .6-mile loop Indian Cove Nature Trail highlights the plants, animals, and former Native American residents of the area.

2.0 mi away

Canyon Road

The way to reach the Fourtynine Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park.

2.3 mi away

49 Palms Oasis Trail

The highlights of the 49 Palms Oasis Trail are several stands of fan palms and pools of water found at the oasis.