Joshua Tree National Park and Community Resources
Ancestral Land Stewards
…Respect & Protect the Tribes of Joshua Tree and surrounding area
Joshua Tree and the surrounding high desert region have a rich and ongoing history of indigenous presence and harmonious co-existence with the lands in and around Joshua Tree. The native people of the high desert are the original stewards of this amazing landscape, and we at FOJT feel it’s critically important to protect and respect native culture and the resources that are so valuable to the thousands of living members of the Chemehuevi, Serrano, Mojave and Cahuilla tribes.
Why are we listing this as a community resource? Well first of all, we wouldn’t have this land to visit and recreate in if it weren’t for those who managed the lands for thousands of years before America came to be. Secondly, it’s important to understand what constitutes respect and protect in an area rich with unique natural and cultural resources. If you want to learn more about how indigenous cultures protect biodiversity, for example, read this Scientific American article on the topic.
If you encounter cultural resources, please help respect and protect.
- Leave artifacts in place.
- Don’t add rock art.
- Keep pets leashed (and in the Park, in campgrounds).
- Camp and eat away from archeological sites.
- Don’t build cairns that lead to/impact artifacts.
- Be mindful – take a moment to reflect on how the artifact got there. It is on its own journey.
Joshua Tree is a rural, unincorporated community of about 8,000 year-round residents centered near the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Following is an inventory of local businesses and services to make your visit here easier and more enjoyable (including nearby Yucca Valley resources). Businesses and service providers marked with (*) support Friends of Joshua Tree with material support, and we recommend them wholeheartedly:
PARK AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center (Twentynine Palms)
6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-367-5500
www.nps.gov/jotr/
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-1855
www.nps.gov/jotr/
Black Rock Nature Center
9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-367-5500
www.nps.gov/jotr/
Cottonwood Visitor Center
From I-10, exit 168 for Cottonwood Springs Rd. Enter Joshua Tree National Park at the south entrance. Center is about 6 miles in.
760-367-5500
www.nps.gov/jotr/
Joshua Tree National Park Association
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92252
760-367-5525
www.joshuatree.org*
JTNPA West
Hours: Thursday-Monday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
55922 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-367-5525
Joshua Tree Library (Open 11-7pm M-Th, and Sat 9-5pm)
Internet Access with computers for your use
6465 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-8615
https://library.sbcounty.gov
Yucca Valley Library (Open 11-7pm M-W, 1-6pm Th, and Sat 9-5pm)
57271 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-228-3244
https://library.sbcounty.gov
Joshua Tree Association of Business & Culture
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
209-743-1785
https://joshuatreeabc.org
Visit 29 Palms
City of 29 Palms Visitor Center
73484 Twenty Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
760-358-6324
www.visit29.org
Joshua Tree Weather
National Weather Service Current Forecast for Joshua Tree
Lost Horse Weather Station (current weather conditions near Hidden Valley Campground)
SHOWERS
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-1213 (MUST CALL FIRST)
www.joshuatreelake.com
5 Star Fitness (Yucca Valley)
57725 Twentynine Palms Highway #300
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-228-9100 | www.fivestargym.com
$15 for a day pass
Joshua Tree Crash Pad
No walk-ins. Use website for instructions.
www.joshuatreecrashpad.com
GEAR SHOPS
*Nomad Ventures (full gear selection for climbing, outdoor)
61796 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-4684 | www.nomadventures.com/
Coyote Corner (accessories, fuel, etc.)
6535 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
760-366-9683
www.jtcoyotecorner.com
High Desert Gear Exchange
61877 CA-62, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Insta @highdesertgearexchange
24-Hour Crash Pad Rental
61796 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
www.High-Gravity-Rentals.com
Joshua Tree Outfitters
updated info (12.20.20) (rentals for camp stoves, guidebooks, crash pads)
Joshuatreeoutfitters.com
Valley Shoe Repair
55831 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-418-5124
www.valleyshoerepair.com
RESTAURANTS
Roadrunner Grab & Go
6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-974-9290
Country Kitchen
61768 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-8988
Crossroads Cafe & Tavern
61715 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-5414 | www.crossroadscafeandtavern.com
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-2250 | www.thejoshuatreesaloon.com
Joshua Tree Coffee Company
61738 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-974-4060 | www.jtcoffee.com
Maso Menos Bar & Coffee Shop
66031 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
www.masomenosjt.com
Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant
61599 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-2923
Sam’s Pizza and Authentic Indian Food
61380 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
760-366-9511
Sky High Pie
61740 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-974-1050 | Online Menu
Tiny Pony
57205 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
www.thetinypony.com
Castenadas Mexican Food
61761 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-8297
The Dez Fine Food
61705 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
61675 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-974-9747 | www.dezfinefood.com
Restaurants in Twentynine Palms:
Visit 29 Restaurant Listing
PRO GUIDE SERVICES
The following guide services and their guides support Friends of Joshua Tree by donating valuable time and considerable skills to Climb Smart Clinics. Many of these folks also participate in FOJT trail rehabilitation, clean-up, policy and management advisory work and other projects in the Park
Athena Rock Climbing
310-978-6772 | www.athenarockclimbing.com
California Climbing School
760-625-7115 |www.californiaclimbingschool.com
Cliffhanger Guides
209-743-8363 |www.cliffhangerguides.com
Climbing Life
760-780-8868 | www.theclimbinglifeguides.com
Joshua Tree Climbing Guides
408-833-8308 | www.joshuatreeguides.com
Joshua Tree Lizard
760-821-7165 | www.joshuatreelizard.com
Mojave Guides
760-820-2806 | www.mojaveguides.com
REI Adventures | www.rei.com
Stone Adventures
760-364-0547 | www.stone-adventures.com
Summit Climbing Guides
619-208-33368 | www.summitclimbingguides.com
Uprising Adventure Guides
888-254-6266 | www.joshuatreeuprising.com
Vertical Adventures
800-514-8785 | www.vertical-adventures.com
CAMPING OUTSIDE THE PARK
Camping is highly impacted in the Park, especially during high season (October thru April)
Camping is not allowed on Section 6 (day use only). Dry Lake Bed if you drive straight out to BLM land and is no-fee, no services, camping. Please use Leave No Trace techniques wherever you stay in the California high desert.
Joshua Tree National Park – camping outside of the Park
Joshua Tree Crash Pad
No walk-ins. Use website for instructions.
www.joshuatreecrashpad.com
Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground
This is the best option for inexpensive, overflow camping in a developed site.
2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-1213
www.joshuatreelake.com
HipCamp
Online alternative camping on private sites throughout the region.
www.hipcamp.com
JT Sportsman’s Club
6225 Sunburst Avenue, Joshua Tree, CA
760-366-2915
www.jtsportsmansclub.com
Twentynine Palms RV Resort
4949 Desert Knoll Avenue, Twentynine Palms, CA
760-367-3320
www.twentyninepalmsresort.com
FANCIER LODGING OPTIONS
Sacred Sands B&B
HC1 Box 1071 A | 63155 Quail Springs Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-424-6407
www.sacredsands.com
Joshua Desert Retreats
310-558-5534
www.joshuadesertretreats.com
Joshua Tree Retreat Center
59700 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA
760-365-8371 | www.jtrcc.org
Safari Motel
61959 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 02252
760-366-1113
Twentynine Palms Inn – www.29palmsinn.com
For additional information on lodging opportunities in Joshua Tree, visit the Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce website and click on “lodging” on the home page www.joshuatreechamber.org
GROCERIES & CONVENIENCE MARKETS
Joshua Tree Bottle Shop
61707 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-465-0001 | www.joshuatreebottleshop.com
Joshua Tree Distilling Co.
58945 Business Center Dr. #G, Yucca Valley, CA 92252
760-362-8550 | www.joshuatreedistillingco.com
Joshua Tree Health Food Store
61693 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, Ca 92252
760-366-7489 | www.joshuatreehealthfoods.com
Grateful Desert
61607 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-8333 | www.gratefuldesert.com
Mike’s Liquor
61739 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-8501
Sam’s Market
61380 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252
760-366-8110
FREE WI-FI ACCESS
Joshua Tree Saloon
61835 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
760-366-2250
MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Avalon Urgen Care Center (Open 8:30am – 8pm M, W, F, and 8:30am – 2pm Sat, Closed Sunday)
58471 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
760-365-0851
Hi-Desert Medical Center
6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree
760-366-3711 (open 24 hours)
www.desertcarenetwork.com
Morongo Basin Health District – www.mbhdistrict.org
Desert Hot Springs Community Health Center
760-676-5240 (open M-F 8-5pm) www.locations.borregohealth.org