National Park Guide

Joshua Tree Field Guide

A complete planning guide to Joshua Tree National Park. Covers why there's no gas or reliable cell service inside the park, the best short hikes from Hidden Valley to Ryan Mountain, camping across nine very different campgrounds, rock climbing and stargazing, and how to plan around a desert where summer heat is genuinely dangerous.

What's inside

• ✓No gas or cell service inside the park — how to plan ahead
• ✓Best short hikes from Hidden Valley to Ryan Mountain
• ✓Camping across nine campgrounds, two booking systems
• ✓Rock climbing, stargazing, and summer heat safety