Wonderful hike! Pipes Canyon trail was closed to the prior flooding but up to the Chaparrosa…read moreMountain we went. Peaceful hike and well maintained paths, a hidden gem! Even late November, the sun can be tricky so bring enough water and keep your dog on a leash (several people we crossed did not, so our dog wasn't too comfortable). We will be back!

This is a great spot for a day hike. Ever changing scenery, a bubbling clear stream, trees,…read moreflowering bushes, birds, squirrels. We walked the trail to the right of the ranger station. It's a comfortable trail, leading to the Olsen ruins, about 1.7 miles in. Our 2 dogs just loved it. We went on a Wednesday morning and only ever saw 2 other people. We will be back for certain.

What an amazing find in the desert! The landscapes were absolutely stunning and made the experience…read moreeven more memorable. We had such a wonderful time and highly recommend checking this place out!

This place is just beautiful. I have to go once a week to enjoy the sound of and see the rushing…read morewater. It is very peaceful with amazing vistas. Priceless. Opens at 8am. Make sure to check the description of the trails online and bring what you need for what you intend to do. They have clean restrooms in the parking area and picnic benches too. The profound peace in this place is addicting.

TLDR: site 29 is the best in my opinion. there's cool wildlife if you look for it. flush toilets…read moreand running water. potable water free and many faucets around campground. hiking trails within walking distance. black rock campground was a great in-between for glamping and regular camping. I think the most defining features of this campsite are the flush toilets and running water in the bathrooms. however there are no showers. there is potable water faucets scattered about the campground. there are many sites to choose from but after walking around the campground, the best ones are furthest from the entrance (like where we stayed at site 29) highly recommending site 29!!!! very secluded and not crowded next to your neigboring sites. close to the bathroom with no smell. the campground has a nature center open 8am-4pm on the weekends and has a Ranger present as well as other staff. there are hiking trails about 0.75 miles from the campground at High View Trailhead (walkable or can drive there since there's a parking lot at trailhead)

+ Decentely remote venue to go camping with folks. + Nice…read morethat there's a visitor center in the center of the campground for our convenience. . The camp sites are close together, so you can see and hear your neighbors. Not so secluded. If you want more privacy, maybe you'll prefer a different campground. Deserts, man. So dry and often warm.

Really beautiful, moderate 4 mile trail. It was very pleasant and easy to get to - however the…read moretrail itself was a little difficult to navigate. We got turned around a few times. If you keep an eye on your All Trails app it should be fine.

Fun trail! Pretty easy and a fantastic view from the top. I saw lots of kids on the trail and they…read moreseemed to be having a great time. I had some difficulty finding the actual trailhead so I just stumbled around until I worked it out. Fine as I got in more miles. Nearly impossible to get lost around here you can see so many geographical markers as you ascend. Would be very hot on a typical day but today on a fairly cool winter day was great.

Had a great time at Joshua Tree. My only complaint is the bathrooms- every single bathroom that I…read morevisited was filled with bees which made it difficult to use the bathroom so I had to wait until we were out of the park. Make sure to pack water and snacks, as there is no food for sale in the park. If you're going in the summer, please be prepared with lots of water and sunscreen!

My first time visiting this national park even though I've resided in So Ca my entire life. I…read morepurchased my car pass online the same morning in route from Palm Desert in Coachella Valley. We stopped in the city of Yucca Valley where we grabbed lunch to go at Vons and grabbed a few beverages at Starbucks which is in route before entering the park. I utilized the AI Grok in my Tesla which routed and mapped the highlights of the national park which was convenient. My favorite stop was Hidden Valley which was a short one mile hike through formations of massive boulders. Pics and video's don't do justice of the beauty and serenity of this Valley. The Cholla Cactus Garden is beautiful and located towards the west side of the national park. The number of cactus are in the thousands and the environment is totally unique from the rest of the national park. Overall, it was a great day trip to Joshua Tree national park and I'll definitely return.

+ Nice place to visit Jesus statues and recall his history…read more + Peaceful, quiet ambience. + Free to enter. + Ample parking. Almost no one there. - Couldn't find drinking water or restrooms.

This park right here if you are into Christ, you will love this. It's very peaceful. Make sure you…read moresee everything and read the size you will feel the spirit I will go again

I have been to Knob Hill Ranch on two separate occasions now, and both times were just beyond…read moreanything I could have expected! The first ride was a 2-hour sunset ride with my sister and niece, and the second was the 4-hour Wranger Special all by myself, only 3 weeks later, because this place is just that fun! All ranches that offer horseback riding are not equal. I have been to a couple ranches where they simply run it like a machine with little to no respect, having horses ride constantly throughout the day with little rest. Knob Hill Ranch takes a different approach, and after sitting with Madeline and Michael for a length of time after my 2nd ride, I learned that Knob Hill is on a different level than most ranches you'll encounter. Horses at Knob Hill are treated with such compassion and care. A horse only rides once a day, and that alone was enough for me to know I can trust the way this ranch is ran. They have a deep respect, for not only the horses, but the land as well, and you will feel it as soon as you get there. There is something sacred under the lands surface, and it feels as though the ranch is operating in such a beautiful way, because they're mirroring the sacred beauty and elegance that lies beneath the soil. Oh, and it's worth mentioning, they host equine therapy on their land as well, along with sound baths for folks. I mean, this ranch is dabbling into all things that revolve around healing and cultivating a calm and peaceful environment. Once you experience it, how could you not want to go back?! And for me, it's a 6 hour drive each way, totally worth it. After reading this novel of a review, it is clear this ranch is operating with a deep heart-centered intention, so they're not surface level folks running a machine to make money. And, if you're tired of surface level conversations about sports and weather, like myself, these are the folks you can dive deep into conversation with about life, and leave the surface level topics behind. They're providing an area on Earth for us to connect not only with horses and nature, but ourselves. Much gratitude toward Michael and Madeline!

Super clean, easy & delicious! Highly recommend. My high schooler loves it here!…read moreThanks Jarason & Carl

Have a sturdy automobile as it's about a mile of unpaved bumpy gravel road. Leave the Corvette at…read morehome. There is unmarked parking at the entrance. I did not notice a restroom or water fountain. There was a bunch of stone sheltered picnic tables. Majority of this short trek was on gravel and sand walkways. Lots of beautiful views, dried up waterways , greenery and geology. Comfortable and quiet walk.

Nice place to sight see take a nice hike. First 1+ mile is on a dirt road and an old dude ranch is…read moreon the route. Once you get to the stone house, you have options and there is a bathroom. It's about 2 miles to the PCT. Parking lot is wide, easy to find but bumpy. I hope to go again someday

After speaking to Yolanda who was very accommodating not to listen, couldn't handle what was being…read moresaid so she decides to hang up the phone on me. Very Professional; Town of Yucca Valley. There wasn't any verbal words or anything. She does what she wants with an attitude. I'm sure I'm not the first one to call her out. Get some people with some kind of compassion without running a nazi camp over there. Show kindness not negativity. Do BETTER PLEASE!!

A place to spend the night after visiting Joshua Tree National Park. Surviving the heat of the day…read moreis rewarded by the wondrous sunset. Golden sun setting turns into pastel then fiery pinks. We chose Meditteranean for dinner then drove up and down the road to see what was still open around 8 p.m. Much of the stores were closed for the day but our friendly standbys, Arbys, McDonalds & Starbucks remained open for our evening cold coffee beverages, etc. Our daughter found an awesome place for the night with 3 beds furnished rustic cool. The 2 ac units and 2 fans were a nice touch just up the hill from the town on a remote sandy road. Stay overnite like us in hopes of seeing a road runner or coyote. So far jack rabbits were seen shortly after we arrived.

This was one of those last minute / random / wasn't planned kind of hikes. Which ended up being…read moredefinitely worth it. Very minimal gain and elevation, however wear sturdy shoes due to the soft uneven sand. Very interesting history I won't spoil it for everyone but it's not just about a mine.. You can get up close and personal with the mine, please be respectful and do not enter the mine although it is very clear you can see that some people have disregarded the signage entering the mine and damaging pieces of it as well. As with any mine, it is unsafe to enter. Parking is of course on all BLM land free. When I went it was during the week and it was not overly crowded at all I think I may have seen a total of four people. Very peaceful and even during the summer it wasn't outrageously hot as SoCal can be. Definitely worth the Segway from heading to death valley.

Relatively flat, wide path to and from the parking area. This is not one of those challenging…read morehikes. However, you are rewarded with some beautiful groves of Joshua Trees, very slight diversions to check out Wonderland (Ohlson) Ranch ruins and an vintage abandoned vehicle near the beginning of your walk. Later on, of course, is the Wall Street Stamp Mill, which is an abandoned gold stamp mill. While this has been fenced off, it's very interesting. And of course, there's more abandoned stuff nearby, including a couple of cars. Bring lots of water, a hat, and sunscreen. You're in the desert. Even if it's not hot, you're in the desert.