Fortynine Palms Oasis

The 3-mile round trip hike visits a cool desert oasis.

Desert Queen Mine

This 1.6-mile hike follows a level trail to an overlook before crossing a canyon to visits the ruins of one the most profitable gold mines in the California desert.

Barker Dam

This level 1.5-mile loop visits a small foreign-looking reservoir within the Wonderland of Rocks.

Indian Cove

The 101-site campground is home to a 0.6-mile interpretive trail and endless bouldering and rock climbing opportunities.

Hidden Valley

This one mile loop circles the interior of a small valley surrounded by tall rocks that serves as an excellent bouldering arena.

Ryan Mountain

This 3-mile round-trip hike offers summit views from the center of Joshua Tree National Park.

Lost Horse Mine

This 4-mile round-trip trail visits a well-preserved mine and mill.

Inspiration Peak

This 1.2-mile hike leaves the crowds at Keys View for even grander views at a 5,550-foot summit that looks out on the Coachella Valley, the Salton Sea, Mount San Jacinto, and much of Joshua Tree National Park

Cholla Cactus Garden

This quarter-mile loop allows visitors to stroll through an intense concentration of Cholla cacti.

Mastodon Peak

This 2.6-mile loop visits a 3,400-foot summit with panoramic views of southeastern Joshua Tree.

Lost Palms Oasis

This 7.2-mile hike visits a desert oasis nestled between mountains in the southeast corner of the park.

Joshua Tree Campgrounds

There are nine campgrounds with 500 total sites spread throughout the park to facilitate your visit.