The direct drive from Joshua Tree to the Death Valley National Park is 261 mi (420 km), and should have a drive time of 5 hrs 46 mins in normal traffic.
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Joshua Tree has probably the best weather conditions year round compared to Death Valley. If you want to see the desert wildflower bloom, visit in early spring (March-April). And even though Joshua Tree will often top 100 degrees in the summer, it is nothing like the average of 116 degrees Death Valley gets.
I think two full days is a good length to spend in Joshua Tree National Park. Any less and you won't be able to see the main attractions. With three days, you likely won't see much more, but you'll be able to be a bit more leisurely.
Experiencing Joshua Tree National Park in one day is definitely possible with the right itinerary. You may not get to cover all it has to offer, but you'll still be able to enjoy its beauty. If you have only one day in Joshua Tree, here's what I recommend: Sunrise in Cholla Cactus Garden.
Yes!Joshua Tree is one of the best national parks to see in only a day. In one day, you can see the highlights of Joshua Tree, including Cholla Cactus Garden, Ryan Mountain, and sunset at Keys View.
Weekdays experience far fewer visitors in the park but more town stores may be closed. If viewing desert wildflowers and hiking in solitude are high on your list, then visiting Joshua Tree during the middle of the week is your best bet.
Joshua Tree is only about an hour outside of Palm Springs, and is more than worth the trip. We recommend starting at the West entrance into the park, and continuing through the South entrance, before heading back to Palm Springs.
Pahrump. If you're looking for places to stay in Death Valley for more amenities, Pahrump, Nevada, is your best bet. The small town is about midway between Las Vegas and Death Valley, right on the California border.
Zabriskie Point is the most famous viewpoint in Death Valley National Park. Overlooking the colorful badlands of the Furnace Creek formation and beyond to the Panamint Mountains in the distance, Zabriskie Point is especially popular at sunrise and sunset.
It costs $15 to enter Joshua Tree National Park on foot or by bicycle, or $30 per vehicle if you're driving into the national park. You can buy a pass on arrival at the park, but note that the West Entrance doesn't take cash payments.
Joshua Trees are crucial to the ecosystem of the Mojave Desert. They provide food and habitat to local species. Additionally, new research is indicating that trees are being negatively impacted by climate change, making their protection even more important.