We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Joshua Tree National Park?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Joshua Tree National Park each week.

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, CA


Natural splendor abounds at Joshua Tree National Park, home to diverse wildlife and magnificent landscapes. The park's 550,000 plus acres of wilderness boast flora and fauna galore, with blooming Joshua Trees, yucca and cacti creating the habitat for over 250 species of birds and 44 species of reptiles. Climbers enjoy dreamlike rock formations like the Old Woman and the Hidden Valley. Campers can stay in any of nine campgrounds in the park, or go backcountry camping, following park regulations.
Find Cheap Flights to Los Angeles

Traveler Advice on Joshua Tree National Park

6 Hotels & Accommodations

18 Things to Do

Before You Go

Reviews you can trust

Sacred Sands

5 of 5 stars
southern california
Oct 28, 2009

We spent our honeymoon at Sacred Sands and could not have chosen a better spot for winding down after the wedding. Soaking in the spa tub under the stars while sipping on wine, lounging on the outdoor...more

2 of 5 stars
Vacaville, CA
Oct 16, 2009

After taking a road trip for 6 days from Sacramento, CA through Barstow (Mohave desert) to the Grand Canyon and down to Tombstone, AZ we were working our way back home through more desert. We did a...more

5 of 5 stars
Pacific Ocean
Aug 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a landscape like no other I have seen. Forests of Joshua tree between gigantic piles of rocks. A landscape which is not inviting, but amazingly intriguing. The view from Key View is...more

Joshua Tree National Park Forum

Ask a Question or Browse the Discussions
Car rental & New Year's eve today, 4 replies
3 weeks in California 1 week in hawai- ideas please? X today, 9 replies
Trip to Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco today, 2 replies
Crazy to go to Joshua Tree in early Sept????? July 21, 2009, 2 replies
Twenty-Nine Palms and Roughly Manor October 23, 2009, 2 replies
Two day visit to Joshua National Park October 28, 2009, 1 reply
Vegas to LA via Joshua Tree nat. park August 02, 2009, 1 reply
Bouldering August 22, 2009, no replies
Did anyone take the Hummer Tour in the Park? September 11, 2009, no replies
scenic tour July 06, 2009, 1 reply
Search the Joshua Tree National Park Forum

Are You a Joshua Tree National Park Tourism Organization?