Inland Empire
Everything IE
EverythingIE
All IE Parks, Mountains & Lakes
Joshua Tree National Park — IE Access
🌲 National Forest

Joshua Tree National Park — IE Access

Yucca Valley / Twentynine Palms
🥾 Hiking
🏕️ Camping
📸 Scenic
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family
🦌 Wildlife

World-famous national park accessed from IE side via Yucca Valley — boulders, joshua trees, and starlit camping.

Joshua Tree National Park straddles San Bernardino and Riverside counties and is one of the IE's most famous outdoor destinations. The west entrance at Joshua Tree town offers immediate access to Hidden Valley, Barker Dam, and Keys View.

🌟 Why Locals Love It

World-class climbing, boulders, and starry desert skies on our doorstep.

What to Expect

Climbers, families, photographers, weekend crowds.

💡 Good to Know Before You Go

Entry fee. Crowded in spring weekends — enter early.

📍 Local Tip

Drive to Keys View for sunset over the entire Coachella Valley.

Best Time to Visit

October–May.

Notable Features

Joshua tree forests
Granite boulders
Dark skies

Practical Info

Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

Amenities

Restrooms
Trails
Parking
Campground
Visitor Center
Ranger Station
Verified Official Source
View Official Page →

Explore Everything IE

Everything IE is your premium guide to the Inland Empire — Riverside County and San Bernardino County. Events, restaurants, parks, schools, mountains, lakes, sports, and more — sourced from official departments and trusted institutions, curated for the people who call the IE home. Part of the Everything California network.