Location: California Desert < California < USA
Nearest Airport:
Palm Springs at 45
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
Hwy 62 and Quail Springs Road to National Park at 2
Miles
Car: necessary
The junction of Interstate 10 and Highway 62 north near Palm Springs brings you to the Mojave desert where you will find Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, the Marine Base and Joshua Tree National Park. Quail Springs Road takes you up the hill to the 'Highlands' and the west entrance of the national park. Stop by the visitor information station and ask for the park map and seasonal information guide. Park roads provide a scenic tour to 29 Palms or the lower desert. Rangers host walks and interpretive programs on a variety of subjects including, birds, wildflowers, desert tortoise endangered species, trails, star gazing, earthquake faults, early history and native tribes. Tours are available to the historic Desert Queen Ranch. Check your seasonal guide for scheduled dates and time. Visitors will enjoy stargazing on clear nights. See spectacular meteor showers in August.