Pinto Basin Road in Joshua Tree National Park

Pinto Basin Road

Pinto Basin Road runs south from Park Boulevard shortly after you enter Joshua Tree from the North Entrance.

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Pinto Basin Road Details

Pinto Basin Road runs south from Park Boulevard shortly after you enter Joshua Tree from the North Entrance. Take this road, which goes through Wilson Canyon, if you want to visit Arch Rock, the Belle and White Tank campgrounds, the Cholla Cactus Garden and Ocotillo Patch, or the Cottonwood Spring area.

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Nearby Parks Around Pinto Basin Road

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Pinto Basin Road

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1.3 mi away

Belle Campground

Belle Campground is closest to the north entrance from Twentynine Palms.

1.5 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.

2.2 mi away

Live Oak Picnic Area

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

2.2 mi away

Split Rock Loop Trail

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

2.3 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.