Black Rock Picnic Area in Joshua Tree National Park

Black Rock Picnic Area

The Black Rock picnic area is located near the Black Rock Campground.

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Black Rock Picnic Area Details

The Black Rock picnic area is located near the Black Rock Campground and the Black Rock Nature Center. It's also near the park's horse camp and the trailhead for the High View Nature Loop Trail.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Black Rock Picnic Area

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0.0 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.

0.1 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.

0.1 mi away

Black Rock Canyon

In the northwest corner of the park, Black Rock Canyon is a popular spot for camping, hiking and spotting wildlife.

0.7 mi away

Hi-View Nature Trail

Hi-View Nature trail offers a bit of a challenge for hikers, with 325 feet of elevation gain.

1.4 mi away

Panorama Loop Trail

The Panorama Loop Trail takes in the high Mojave Desert, where Joshua Tree flats and wide-open valleys morph into pinyon-juniper woodlands.