Joshua Tree National Park Travel Guide
Your complete Joshua Tree National Park Travel Guide for hiking, camping, lodging, dining, family activities, pet services, shopping, and local attractions.
Contents
Hiking in Name National Park
Hiking write up
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Name Trail – trail description
Length:
Type: Loop / Out-and-Back
Difficulty: Strenuous / Moderate / Easy
Backpacking in Name National Park
Backpacking write up
Name Trail – Description
Type: Primitive / Backcountry / Developed
Facilities: Potable water, pit toilets, hand pump; no vehicles, tent sites, etc..
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Trail – Description
Type: Primitive / Backcountry / Developed
Facilities: Potable water, pit toilets, hand pump; no vehicles, tent sites, etc..
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Trail – Description
Type: Primitive / Backcountry / Developed
Facilities: Potable water, pit toilets, hand pump; no vehicles, tent sites, etc..
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Trail – Description
Type: Primitive / Backcountry / Developed
Facilities: Potable water, pit toilets, hand pump; no vehicles, tent sites, etc..
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Trail – Description
Type: Primitive / Backcountry / Developed
Facilities: Potable water, pit toilets, hand pump; no vehicles, tent sites, etc..
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Trail – Description
Type: Primitive / Backcountry / Developed
Facilities: Potable water, pit toilets, hand pump; no vehicles, tent sites, etc..
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Trail – Description
Type: Primitive / Backcountry / Developed
Facilities: Potable water, pit toilets, hand pump; no vehicles, tent sites, etc..
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Camping in Name National Park
Camping write up
Name Campground – write up
Type: Tent & RV (no hookups)
Facilities: Potable water, flush toilets, dump station; showers nearby (concession)
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Campground – write up
Type: Tent & RV (no hookups)
Facilities: Potable water, flush toilets, dump station; showers nearby (concession)
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Campground – write up
Type: Tent & RV (no hookups)
Facilities: Potable water, flush toilets, dump station; showers nearby (concession)
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Campground – write up
Type: Tent & RV (no hookups)
Facilities: Potable water, flush toilets, dump station; showers nearby (concession)
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Camping outside Name National Park
Camping outside Name National Park
Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
Fee:
Reservation Link:
Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Reservation Link:
Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Reservation Link:
Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Reservation Link:
Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Reservation Link:
Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Reservation Link:
Name Campground – description
Type: Tent, RV, Yurts, Cabins
Facilities: Potable water, restrooms, electric hookups, heated pool, camp store, playground, pet-friendly
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Places to Eat
Dining writ up
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Places to Stay
lodging write up
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Balance Rock Inn (Hotel/B&B) – Historic boutique inn with refined rooms, ocean views, and landscaped gardens, steps from the shore path.
Type: Boutique Hotel/B&B
Cost: $$$–$$$$
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Around Town
Town write up
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For the Kids
Kids write up
Name – Description
Type: Educational / Interactive
Cost: Free
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Name – Description
Type: Educational / Interactive
Cost: Free
Link:Seashore Tidepooling – Explore sand beach and shoreline tidepools with starfish, crabs, and scallops—great for curious explorers.
Name – Description
Type: Educational / Interactive
Cost: Free
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For the Pets
Pets write up
Name – Description
Type: Veterinary Clinic / Boarding & Grooming / Pet Supply
Cost: $$ (varies by service)
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Name – Description
Type: Veterinary Clinic / Boarding & Grooming / Pet Supply
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Name – Description
Type: Veterinary Clinic / Boarding & Grooming / Pet Supply
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Type: Veterinary Clinic / Boarding & Grooming / Pet Supply
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Type: Veterinary Clinic / Boarding & Grooming / Pet Supply
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Type: Veterinary Clinic / Boarding & Grooming / Pet Supply
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Gifts & Keepsakes
Gifts write up
Boondockers Cafe (Online/Etsy) – Handcrafted National Park–inspired gifts, stickers, coasters, and decor featuring Acadia and all 63 U.S. National Parks.
Type: Online / Handmade Goods
Cost: $–$$$
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Name – Description
Type: Visitor Center Gift Shop / Apparel & Souvenirs / Curiosity / Gift Shop / Art
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Trip Planning Tips
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