Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms Highway (SR 62), the main access road for the northern part of Joshua Tree National Park, runs east-west straight through the town of Twentynine Palms.
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Twentynine Palms Details
Twentynine Palms Highway (SR 62), the main access road for the northern part of Joshua Tree National Park, runs east-west straight through the town of Twentynine Palms. The town of about 25,000 residents borders the northern section of the park, and is home to the Oasis of Mara Visitor Center, where park visitors can get information about Joshua Tree as well as check out the Oasis of Mara nature trail. There are hotels, restaurants and gas stations available as well.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Twentynine Palms
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3.1 mi away
Canyon Road
The way to reach the Fourtynine Palms Oasis in Joshua Tree National Park.
3.5 mi away
Fortynine Palm Oasis Trail
The highlights of the Fortynine Palm Oasis trail are several stands of fan palms and pools of water found at the oasis.
3.5 mi away
Oasis of Mara
The Serrano named the oasis "Mara," meaning "the place of little springs and much grass," and used the local spring water to raise corn, beans, pumpkins, and squash.
3.7 mi away
Oasis Visitor Center
The Oasis Visitor Center serves the Oasis of Mara area of Joshua Tree National Park
3.7 mi away
Oasis of Mara Nature Trail
Located at the Oasis Visitor Center in Twentynine Palms, this easy nature trail loops through a natural oasis for which the town of Twentynine Palms is named.
