Joshua Tree National Park Travel Page

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Joshua Tree National Park is about 140 miles east of Los Angeles, near the resort and retirement region around Palm Springs. It is situated at the eastern end of Southern California's Transverse mountain ranges. The eastern side of the park is bounded by the low lying Colorado Desert and the western side of the park is Mojave desert country.


Getting There

The nearest international airport is Los Angeles, CA at 140 west of the park and there is an airport in Palm Springs, CA just west of the park.

From the North

1. Take I-15 South to I-215 South to I-10 East to Stateroad 62 East to the north entrances of the park.

2. Take I-15 South to Stateroad 247 South to Stateroad 62 East to the north entrances of the park.

From the East

1. Take I-40 West to Highway 95 South to Stateroad 62 West to the park.

2. Take I-10 West to the park.

From the South

1. Take I-10 West to the south entrance of the park.

From the West

Take I-10 East to the parks southern entrance or take Stateroad 62 North to the north entrances of the park.


Joshua Tree National Park lies 140 miles east of Los Angeles, CA. You can get to the park from the west via I-10 and Highway 62 (29 Palms Highway). The north entrances to the park are located at the towns of Joshua Tree, CA and Twentynine Palms, CA. The south entrance at Cottonwood Springs, which lies 25 miles / 40 kilometers east of Indio, CA can be approached from the east or west, also via I-10.


Joshua Tree National Park Links
Bullet Activity & Calendar Page
Bullet Address, Email & Phone Guide
Bullet Backcountry Camping
Bullet Biking & Four Wheeling
Bullet Birding
Bullet Brochures, Maps, Written Info
Bullet California Riding & Hiking Trail
Bullet Camping Guide
Bullet Climbing Guide
Bullet Chat
Bullet Desert Animals
Bullet Establishment
Bullet Fees
Bullet Geology
Bullet Hiking Guide
Bullet History
Bullet Horse Info
Bullet Jobs, SCA, Volunteer Positions
Bullet Joshua Trees
Bullet Junior Ranger Programs
Bullet Life in the Desert
Bullet Location
Bullet Lodging Guide
Bullet Map Guide
Bullet Milage Chart
Bullet Oasis
Bullet Park Information
Bullet Pet Information
Bullet Search
Bullet Sights Guide
Bullet Size & Visitation Info
Bullet The Desert Fan Palm
Bullet Travel Guide
Bullet Visitors Guide
Bullet Weather
Bullet Wildflower Blooming Guide

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