Nice place for a quick rest take the dog out let the kids run around. Little education of the wild…read moreanimals that live here rabbits, snakes squirrels. This time there was some construction going on here.. there was also a few working cleaning up around 2:45pm.

Icky rest stop area. Keep going and find something up ahead or stop at the summit which is just 15…read moreminutes more up the road.

Busy location. Was about 45 miles from the last stop. One of the first stops after a long stretch…read more Lots of goodies.

Every time we drive past this Summit we make a pit stop at this super popular gas, restaurant, EV…read morecharging, and museum area. The one thing we want is a dipped ice cream cone from Foster's Freeze which is always a treat on this break. On weekends expect a line to get into the restroom because it cannot accommodate all the customers that stop here.

5 stars Upon…read moreentering the visitor's center, I was greeted by a little museum that NPS is so well-known for. It details the rock formations and the wildlife that can be expected while hiking. Within the visitor's center is a gift shop with gorgeous Joshua Tree Nat'l Park-inspired clothing and products. I recommend purchasing merch here since a portion of proceeds go back to the parks. The souvenirs are also much more affordable than privately-owned gift shops nearby. I bought a pin ($7) and a Travel Stamp sticker ($3.99). The office staff are also very knowledgeable about the area. The young man I spoke to highlighted the areas I asked about - see photo for highlighted map. I wanted short 1-mile hikes along with Heart Rock & Arch Rock. 5/5 stars for service! The restrooms inside are clean and there are also portapotties in the parking lot with outdoor sinks available. Their parking lot is small, but there's plenty of street parking. The entrance to the national park is really close by as well.

One of four visitor centers for Joshua Tree National Park, each having a slightly different name,…read morethis location is in downtown Joshua Tree, surrounded by other city buildings. It is the one fronting the West entrance to the Park, which is the more popular of the two. It is located before having to pay the park entrance fee. It was manned by two friendly, quite busy volunteer rangers, answering any questions about your visit. We didn't have time to visit the park itself, so took the opportunity to learn a bit more about the park from displays and presentations. As I learned, it is crowded inside (shoulder to shoulder). There is a dedicated parking lot, along with street parking, and a small gift shop. My wife's mom ended up buying a tote bag (or two) to take back home. We didn't get to go inside the park this time, but was able to see plenty of Joshua trees real close, which are only endemic to this area.

A great pit stop for senior road trippers. As I've aged I've noticed that I sometimes need a…read morerestroom break more urgently than I did 10 years prior. BUT you're not interested in my challenges, so let's talk about Buckman Springs Roadside Rest Area.It is great spot to pull over for a nap, to stretch your legs, enjoy a picnic or visit the restroom. Ive always found it to be clean and well maintained.

First it was great to have a baby changing station! Everything felt safe, facilities seemed clean…read more Toilets flushed, there was soap and air dryers. TP could have been softer, but at least there was some! Nice alternative to using a gas station restroom of which there really weren't any nearby.

A rest stop to park, picnic and use the restroom. At 8:30 am someone was cleaning the women's…read morerestroom. A tidy spot without over flowing trash cans. There aren't any vending machines located here. There is a community board, and lots of parking off the I-10. Kind of odd is the bushes are shaped & trimmed as well as the palm trees trimmed. Id say this is an impressively maintained resting place. So a good spot to rest, walk, use the restroom, picnic.

This is a fine place to stop and use restroom or rest in your vehicle a bit. You're really out in…read morethe middle of nowhere so you pretty much get what you get. When I went to use the restroom , the bathroom door didn't have a lock on it, so I had to move and use another stall. There was toilet paper on the ground and the hand dryers were out of order. It wasn't the cleanest but it served its purpose. You can also let your dog out here but there is no grass and my dog can be a little fussy about going on the dirt. We made it work though.

As far as gas stations go, this one is top notch: reasonably priced gas, clean bathrooms, and great…read moresnack selection. Staff is also friendly, greeting you when you enter and attending to any needs one may have. Theres also a self check out inside, in case the cashier line is too long. Ideal stopping point heading to or returning from mexicali.

Good place to stop for gas, snacks bathroom break, pet break. Well stocked with snacks grab and go…read morefood and drinks. Clean store and restrooms. Subway and Godfather's Pizza on site.

Great rest stop just outside of El Centro. I've used both Rest Stops heading East and West while…read moreon road trip when I need a break from San Diego. A nice spot to stretch your legs, walk your dog , or answer nature calls. There a couple picnic tables and park benches available and at the westbound location a gazebo that I'm guessing once held a picnic table. If you're road weary and needing a nap if you're a light sleeper you should bring earplugs or consider another location, as the I 8 provided a lot of road noise. Over all I do reccomend this Roadside rest. Both East and West Bound are good. I've had sleep over stops at both locations while on different road trips I've taken. I've never encountered any problems at either location.

One of the cleaner rest stops I've been too. There's a separate lady's and men's bathroom. They…read morehave vending machines. It has a small pet area for them to relief themselves. When I went I saw people cleaning up the area which was nice.

Amazing getaway just a few hours from LA. Aldo welcomed us at check in with a room upgrade and a…read moredelicious cocktail. The main pool has a relaxing atmosphere with great music, views of the local mountains, comfortable lounge chairs, and a bar just steps from the pool. The hot tub was recently renovated and located at the end of the property surrounded by palms and a desert landscape. The art deco room decor (we lucked out and were given room 6) and amenities really set a tranquil mood. The Del Ray restaurant serves tapas style small plates all of our choice were unique and delicious.

Stayed here 2x in 2025. The first time in the summer we had a spacious, corner room. It had a…read morecomfortable sofa which allowed us to spread out in the living room. The 2nd time we stayed here was in the winter. It was a cozy, much smaller room. The pouring rain brought out the best feature. A cannonball like fireplace which radiated the warmth of your best dreams. Texted the staff requesting it be turned on. Ah, it kept us warm all night long. So peaceful & cozy. We slept deeply & soundly. The beds in both rooms were A+. The complimentary breakfast included fresh berries, granola, bagels & other selections such as hard boiled eggs, lox & juices. We ordered food one afternoon from the onsite pool menu for our friends who visited for a couple hours. The staff set up a lovely table spread in the breakfast lounge patio. It came from the restaurant on site "Del Rey." Hummus with grilled pita & veggies. Also the veggie ice bucket & 2 salads. There's Mimosas in the evening. Also "freshly baked cookies from 8-10 pm." They were oatmeal chocolate chip which the cookie monster in me happily indulged in, though not every night. Unfortunately there were a couple safety issues in the smaller room's bathroom. As a cautionary tale, beware. One was the added wooden shelf above the toilet in the smaller room. My boyfriend who is on the taller side bumped his head into it the first day. Hard enough to make a laceration of about 1 cm. bleed. Second the window was sealed shut. Looks like someone had tried very hard to open it in the past because one of the slats was broken. At least the bedroom French door windows opened onto the patio. There were 3 pools. What made me happy is there are sun protection lotions provided. Along with complimentary water. The main pool was heated & open until midnight. The 2 smaller ones were referred to as "cold plunge pools." Seeing dog people here, as a former dog owner I would only bring my dog here in the winter. The weather seems too hot & intolerable for dogs in the summer. To end on a cheery note, another great discovery was made. About a 15 minute leisurely stroll away are fantastic walking/bike paths next to a bridge/creek. Many locals up and about in the morning hours here. Being a fan of microwaves they were absent in the rooms. When I mentioned this concern to the staff they said if needed they would heat items up in their employee break room lounge microwave At least there were no insects! Truly impressive. The icing on the cake was being able to read The Desert Sun & New York Times newspapers daily. How relaxing & what a treat.

This review is for the gas station only! By far the most reasonable gas prices in the area. Also,…read morethe gas station has a fantastic little market with every thing a traveler could need. Friendly service. Thank goodness for gas stations that don't try to make incredible profits off the backs of consumers (unlike our current administration.)

I like to come here, but the locals hog up all the machines. I asked for a watermelon and white…read moreclaw and the bartender was making me a drink? He said there's one that's called the same thing. Slots are a little tight, but it's a small casino in the middle of nowhere. Will I be back? of course.