How much time should I spend at Joshua Tree?

One day in Joshua Tree is a bit short, but you can pack a lot in despite that. Four days will give you plenty of time to explore both inside and outside the park. 2 days in Joshua Tree is a great duration for a weekend trip, and you can enjoy even more if you have a full 3 days in Joshua Tree.



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THREE DAYS. Length of stay really depends on how much exploring you want to do in the surrounding region. If Palm Springs, Salvation Mountain, Joshua Tree and Indian Canyon are all a part of the itinerary, I suggest a minimum four-night stay to give you three full days in the region.

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The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is in the early morning to catch the sunrise. This is especially important in the hot summer months when any other time besides after dark is too hot to enjoy the desert beauty of the park.

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Avoid arriving at the park between 10 am and 2 pm and leave well before or after sunset to avoid crowds. Holidays and weekends are the busiest times to visit so consider adjusting your schedule for a more relaxed visit. Be mindful of where you stay and enter the park.

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If you enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing, March, April and early May are some of the best months to visit Joshua Tree. The only downside: the crowds. If you visit mid-week the crowds aren't bad, but weekends can get busy, especially during school vacations and holidays like Easter weekend.

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You can see a whole lot at Joshua Tree on a one-day driving tour of the park. There's only 50 miles of main road between the Cottonwood Visitor Center and the town of Joshua Tree (the furthest points), so it's easy to see a lot in a day!

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Joshua Tree actually has two main roads: Park Boulevard and Pinto Basin Road. Many tours, like the one Action Tour Guide offers, will bring you to both roads to make sure you see the diverse desert landscapes that the park offers. Driving these two roads without stopping will take you about 2 hours.

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The entire drive inside Joshua Tree from the west and north entrance stations to the south takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes without any stops.

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No advance reservations are needed to enter Joshua Tree National Park. Reservations are required for ranger-led tours of Keys Ranch. Reservations can be made on recreation.gov. Some campgrounds are first come, first served, whereas others require reservations during the peak season.

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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.

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18 Awesome Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
  • Check out the Joshua Trees.
  • Visit the Unique Rock Formations.
  • Go For a Hike.
  • Try to Spot Some Wildlife.
  • Camp in the Desert.
  • Watch the Rock Climbers.
  • Visit the Cactus Garden.
  • amp;amp;lt;Check out the Panorama at Keys View.


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With the increasing popularity of the area around Joshua Tree National Park — both for park visitors and for people who can choose where they'd like to work from home — the area has seen a spike in development and home prices.

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There are three park entrance stations: The West Entrance is located five miles south of the junction of Highway 62 and Park Boulevard at Joshua Tree Village. The North Entrance is in Twentynine Palms, three miles south of the junction of Highway 62 and Utah Trail.

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Hidden Valley: If you only visit one place in Joshua Tree National Park, make sure you make that place Hidden Valley. Hidden Valley is a gorgeous valley surrounded by rocks of all sizes and loads of Joshua Trees. It makes a great picnic spot or an area to wander, snap pics and climb on boulders.

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