Joshua Tree has four visitor centers, each offering maps, exhibits, and park information, where visitors can learn about safety, trails, and the desert’s unique ecology.

Perched at 5,185 feet, this scenic overlook provides sweeping views of the Coachella Valley, San Andreas Fault, Salton Sea, and distant mountain ranges stretching into Mexico.

This naturally eroded granite formation, resembling a human skull, sits along the main park road and is easily accessible by a short nature trail winding through boulder-strewn desert terrain.

Known for its dense Joshua tree forests, scenic hiking trails, and diverse wildlife, this area offers a quieter escape with a campground, nature trails, and access to the park’s backcountry.

Located in the park’s southern region, this lower-elevation area features unique desert flora, rugged mountain backdrops, and access to hiking trails, historic sites, and seasonal wildflower displays.

Surrounded by towering rock formations, this scenic area offers a campground, hiking trails, and world-class climbing routes, providing a more secluded desert experience just outside the main entrances.