Palm Springs & Desert Attractions

Joshua Tree National Park

74485 National Park Drive

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3597

Tel. (760) 367-5500 [Visitor Information], (760) 367-5502 [Park Headquarters]

Fax. (760) 367-6392

www.nps.gov/jotr

Spectacular granite formations, plus unique desert plants, make Joshua Tree National Park a rock star. Climbers from around the world scramble across its boulder fields and ascend its spires and pillars. They're joined by hikers, campers, nature buffs and families -- about 1.2 million visitors annually. A favorite spot is Hidden Valley, a recreation area concealed by huge boulders. Its surreal landscape of jumbled rocks and pinyon pines is popular with climbers and familie...

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Directions: Joshua Tree National Park is located 140 miles east of Los Angeles. You can reach it from the west using Interstate 10 and Highway 62. The north entrances to the park are located at Joshua Tree Village and the city of Twentynine Palms. The south entrance at Cottonwood Springs is 25 miles east of Indio and can be reached from the east or west, also from Interstate 10.

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