Activities for Everyone

Joshua Tree is known for its otherworldly landscapes, endless hiking opportunities, and some of the clearest night skies in California. Whether you’re seeking adventure, creative inspiration, or peaceful time in nature, there are countless ways to experience the high desert.

Outdoor Adventures

Sunset over a desert landscape with Joshua trees, a winding dirt road, and rocky formations featuring people on top.
Two people hike on a desert trail, surrounded by rocks and Joshua trees, wearing hats and carrying packs.
Two people on horseback ride on a sandy path in a desert landscape with Joshua trees and rock formations.
A rock climber ascends a granite cliff face, secured by gear, with a belayer standing on a ledge below.
A beige rock formation in a desert landscape carved by erosion to resemble a human skull under a cloudy sky.
The Milky Way stretches across a night sky above the desert landscape of Joshua Tree National Park.
Two motorcyclists in safety vests and helmets ride dual-sport bikes down a dirt trail in a Joshua tree desert landscape.
An orange off-road SUV with a roof rack parked on a rocky desert landscape at sunset, surrounded by Joshua trees.
Steam rises from a small desert pool surrounded by rocky terrain and Joshua trees under a vibrant twilight sky.
A person swinging a golf club on a course with two others standing by a golf cart near mountains and palm trees.
A tram car suspended on cables above a steep, rocky mountain slope overlooking a desert valley and town at sunset.
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Local Seasonal Events

Sunset over a desert landscape with Joshua trees, a winding dirt road, and rocky formations featuring people on top.
Two people hike on a desert trail, surrounded by rocks and Joshua trees, wearing hats and carrying packs.
Two people on horseback ride on a sandy path in a desert landscape with Joshua trees and rock formations.
A rock climber ascends a granite cliff face, secured by gear, with a belayer standing on a ledge below.

Videos of Joshua Tree and Surrounding Areas