Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Joshua Tree Backcountry CA
Joshua Tree NP, Twentynine Palms CA, California2,772 ft🗓 Oct-May
About this site
NPS backcountry camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Bouldering mecca, stargazing, desert tortoises.
Peak season temperatures
100°F
Avg high
77°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Loggerhead ShrikeLesser NighthawkAmerican Barn OwlDesert Black-throated SparrowMourning DoveWestern TanagerBlack-throated SparrowBrewer's Sparrow
Activities
Rock climbingStargazingHiking
Amenities
Dispersed camping
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Oct-May
- Stay limit
- 2 nights
- Elevation
- 2,772 ft
- Peak temps
- 77°–100°F
- Rating
- 4.8
- Coordinates
- 33.8834, -115.9234
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