Joshua Tree National Park
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Hidden Valley Trail
Ryan Mountain Trail
Barker Dam Trail
Lost Horse Mine Trail
Wall Street Mill Trail
Joshua Trees: The park’s iconic namesake trees, which are unique to this region, dotting the landscape of desert plains and rock formations.
Hidden Valley: A beautiful, enclosed area surrounded by towering rock walls, offering easy hiking and rock climbing opportunities.
Keys View: An overlook that offers panoramic views of the Coachella Valley, San Andreas Fault, and, on clear days, Mexico.
Cholla Cactus Garden: A stunning area full of the park's distinctive Cholla cacti, offering a surreal landscape and photo opportunities.
Rock Climbing – World-class climbing with thousands of routes on granite formations.
Hiking – Trails like Hidden Valley, Ryan Mountain, and the Lost Palms Oasis.
Stargazing – Some of the darkest skies in Southern California.
Camping – Popular campgrounds like Jumbo Rocks and Hidden Valley.
Wildflower Viewing – Seasonal blooms transform the desert landscape.
Jumbo Rocks Campground – Frontcountry, open year-round with 124 campsites, restrooms, and picnic tables.
Hidden Valley Campground – Frontcountry, open year-round with 44 campsites and restrooms.
Cottonwood Campground – Frontcountry, open year-round with 62 campsites, restrooms, and picnic tables.
Backcountry Camping – Permits required for wilderness camping in designated areas.