Activities | Camp | Camping | Destinations | Deserts
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Mountain biking is restricted to only roads. Dirt roads such as Geology Tour Rd. & the Queen Valley area offer a bit of off-road satisfaction, but remember no bikes are allowed on hiking trails. Off-road driving of any vehicle is strictly prohibited.
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74485 Nat. Monument Dr.
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 760/367-7511 Joshua Tree
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Backpacking
- camp anywhere in the park by hiking in a mile or more with your backpack
- convenient to Los Angeles & San Diego
- no ground fires are permitted
- back country registration is a must
- check with the correct ranger district for all back country camping restrictions
- permits are required for overnight camping & can be obtained -Visitor Center@29Palms 760/367-5500
Trail head parking spots located at:
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hiking trail runs nearby] 29Palms park entrance, 8 mi. south to intersection with Park Blvd. & Pinto Basin Rd., Veer left onto Pinto Basin & drive 2 mi. to the parking lot on right. |
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Bright sunny days, with highs temps reaching 70 are perfect for day hiking. Yes, the temps can dip into the 20's on a cold spell weekend & the park even receives snow on occassion, but overall the winter is the least crowded time to visit. |
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Campgrounds
All campground are free of charge with your National Park admission fees. Certain campgrounds are busier than others & you may find yourself driving quite a ways to find that perfect spot, so make sure to gas up before you enter this park. Feel the desert beauty & vast space. Stay at one of these smaller camgrounds inside the park.
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spots |
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| White Tank |
3800' |
15 | josh | vault | none | no | tall boulders | 760/367-5500 |
| Belle |
3800' |
20 |
josh |
vault |
none |
no |
rock climbing |
Primitive Camping
The only primitive camping is just outside the park boundary in BLM land toward the east side of the park. It's great for 4x4's & checking out old mines, but besides that it's pretty desolate. Rough, rocky & dusty terrain is an understatement. Very little vegetation, windy conditions & very hot in summers are in store for any adventurous soul who wants to explore this area. It is not extremely scenic (compared to the rest of the park) & a bit on the baren side. If you want absolute solitude, try it out. Old Dale Road will lead you there from the park or you can enter from Twentynine Palms area, off Hwy.62 on Gold Crown Road. Be careful this road is predominately washes & may require 4x4. For remote camping you may need a camp fire permit.
Hiking
| trail | length | description | cmpgrnd |
| Lost Horse Mine | 4 mi.(RT) | historic mining site | Ryan |
| Ryan Mountain | 3 mi.(RT) str. | good lookout points | Ryan |
| Lost Palm Oasis | 8 mi.(RT) | largest group of palms | Cottonwood |
Rock Climbing
By far one of the best areas & most popular for this sport in Southern California.
- Cap Rock
- White Tank
- Belle
- Jumbo Rocks
This campground is the most centrally located for the climbing enthusiast.
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campground for climbers] Town of Joshua Tree entrance, go 17 mi. on Park Blvd. to campground. |
REI & Adventure16 offer beginner training one day courses out here.
Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School
rock climbing courses in Joshua Tree National Park & Idyllwild
HCR Box 3034
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
800/890-4745
760/366-4745
National Park
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