Joshua Tree National Park

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Joshua Tree National Park is in south central California. Over half of the park is designated wilderness area. The park is the junction between two distinct deserts, the higher altitude Mojave and the lower Colorado Desert. This intersection yields a diverse mix of plants and wildlife. The park almost has an eerie beauty… a mix of desert, dramatic rock formations, and unique plants. Good to know – Locals commonly refer to Joshua Tree as “J-Tree”.

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Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree National Park
Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree National Park
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Things to See in Joshua Tree National Park

  • Exploring

    Many of the most famous spots are accessible by car. One highly-recommended stop along the drive is Keys View, which is a lookout with outstanding views. For those who are more inclined to walk the park, they can literally get lost exploring the endless hiking trails.

  • Camping

    Camping is a very popular choice for park visitors. Joshua Tree has several campgrounds, but they book up, especially in the busy season (spring). One of main draws for camping in J-Tree is that the nighttime skies are incredibly clear for viewing the stars.

  • Rock Climbing

    Joshua Tree has an abundance of rocks for scaling. The most notable area is Echo Cove, which has trails for beginners to experts. Nomad Adventures is a rock climbing outfit that has been operating at J-Tree for decades.

When to Visit Joshua Tree National Park

  • Winter

    Winter and spring are the busy seasons as the weather is more tolerable. Winter high temps are in the 60s.

  • Spring

    Spring is the busiest time of year. The campgrounds book out well in advance. By May, daily highs are in the mid-80s.

  • Summer

    Unlike many US National Parks, summers are the slow season at J-Tree. It is simply too damn hot. Temps regularly reach 100.

  • Fall

    Early fall is relatively slow as September is still very hot. By October, the tourism begins to pick up with the falling temperatures.

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What an amazing tour. We saw whales, dolphins and porpoises. The crew was very friendly and enthusiastic. We could really tell they are very respectful towards the animals, we were able to see two humpbacks for nearly half an hour, everybody was silent, the engine was off and the crew was also in awe. Only when the whales left, the engine was back on and we also started moving again. We really felt like we had all the time in the world and we didn't disturb the animals.

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