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    4.4 (9 reviews)

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    Climbable rocks all around the campgrounds
    Chanel V.

    Visited 12/13/18 Jumbo Rocks Campground did not disappoint! I'm always skeptical about campgrounds I haven't been too or that any of my friends have never been to. I like to know the layout and how close it is to other campers and to roads etc. Thankfully websites like campsitephotos.com can provide some insight on what your campsite will be. Anywhoo, I was travelling with 2 big dogs and wanted to make sure there was enough space to let them be dogs without trudging over someone elses camp. Our main purpose of this trip was to catch the geminids meteor shower. If you didn't know, Joshua Tree is a Dark Sky National Park. Meaning that you'll be able to scope out the vastness of our universe here. So I wanted a place to view the shower without other campers getting in the way. And Jumbo Rocks is perfect! Our site was 116. It was nestled at the end of a campground line next to a parking spot (typical). It also had an awesome joshua tree to pitch a tent under and a solid boulder formation that you can climb through. The Good: The jumbo rocks of course! This campground is surrounding by enormous rocks that you can easily trek to the top of. There are beautiful slopping and smooth rocks you can easily lay a blanket on and be reclined to the night sky. You can also get high enough to escape the other campers and their fires to feel some alone time. The Bad: Nothing. Service: The park ranger at the gate greeted us with a smile, laid down some camp rules and some pretty good need to knows. Other campers: They were not so close to make it feel like we were invading each others spaces. They also didn't mind the dogs (cuz our dogs are cool like that). Town: 29 palms is about 14 miles out from this campground. Just in case you need supplies. Will I come back? Abso-floggin-lutely. Cheers

    After doing lots of research online and reading different blog posts amd website reviews we decided to book the jumbo rocks campground in joshua tree. It had the best reviews overall. We stayed for one night and I wouldnt have stayed anywhere else. The view of the stars at night is absolutely amazing. We managed to find a nice area and climbed up some rocks and had a great view of the park and the campground itself. The spot we booked had a fire pit and we were able to have a bonfire and there was still enough space to set up a tent and there was also a picnic table. It was quiet and everyone in the area respected the quiet rules after 10pm (I think). There are multiple bathrooms in this campground and when you are booking you can choose which lot# you want to stay in.

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    4.7(1.2k reviews)
    9.6 mi

    We've been to this National Park before, but it was our first chance to try some of the hikes, and…read morethey were really beautiful. If you just do the drive, you might not really see everything this park has to offer, so it's worth doing the hikes, even if only the easier ones. We did the Hidden Valley hike, which is only around a 1 mile loop. It can get pretty crowded though and the parking gets filled fast, so it's better to go early. We also went on the Barker Dam hike, which is also just a bit over a mile. This one was my favorite of the two and you get to climb some nice rocks on this hike. We did the other typical stuff like see skull rock, but didn't do this hike, and saw keys view, which is also really nice, but if you do go, it's definitely worth to do some hiking since it makes the experience of this park so much better.

    Honestly, the park itself is a 5 star experience. The views are unreal -- the kind of place that…read moremakes you stop and just take it in. I went on a Monday thinking it would be calm, but it was still pretty busy. Parking was tough in a lot of spots, which definitely slowed things down. I did the Arch Rock Trail and checked out Heart Rock on the same route -- both were gorgeous and totally worth it. Then I tried heading to Skull Rock, but parking was basically impossible unless I parked far and walked close to 50 minutes. On top of that, there was a line of like 30 people just to take a picture. I skipped it, but even driving by, it was still impactful. Hidden Valley Trail ended up being another highlight -- super scenic and probably my favorite overall. Weather was "okay" -- around 90°, but going early in the morning made it manageable. Both trails are kid-friendly, probably 4 and up, but there are some slippery areas so you still have to be careful. I went with my wife and 4 yr old kid and did very well. I held his hand for some parts. We did everything in about 3.5 hours -- driving, hiking, finding parking, bathroom stops, and walking farther than expected because spots were full. The park itself is a 5 but the surrounding areas like Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree just don't offer much in terms of food options or social life. After an amazing nature experience, it kind of falls flat when you're looking for something to do or somewhere great to eat. If I could, I would give the surrounding area a 2 out of 5. So yeah -- the park is 5 stars, but the overall experience I would give it a 3.

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    4.9(28 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    Seemingly short but a pretty far walk from the parking lot. Once you get to the Arch rock trail…read moreit's 1.4 miles and winds through some great rock formations, all of which you can scramble on. Our favorite parts were all the "off-trail" moments where you could get up and close with the desert. In summer it's recommended to do this trail before 10 am, it gets hot even in Spring! It was by far the hottest we were because of the long walk from parking with no shade at all. I believe the elevation is lower here so it felt warmer than the other Joshua Tree hikes. The iconic stops are whale rock, heart rock, and the large arch near the beginning of the trail. I'm not sure what it was but there is also a cliff you can walk to the edge of and there is some great rock formations in a canyon. It is popular also if you come too late there will be no parking, when we left we saw people walking from pretty far to get here since the parking lot was full.

    Well Coming to Joshua Tree National Park and trying to hit up all the beautiful spots in This park…read moreso Arch Rock is one of them and we had to see what this rock was all about !! It's a good hike to the rock and not hard at all !! It's all flat land with a lot of sand and Gravel but you will enjoy it !! We parked and walk about a mile and a half and you will reach this beautiful Rock . We got to the top of the rock and it makes beautiful pictures and under the Arch of the rock it looks cool and we of course took a lot of pictures here !! Just remember to bring a lot of water and some snacks you might need it . Because we did and you can sit on the rock and enjoy the amazing Views here . I highly recommend you check it out it is amazing and we had a lot of fun here .

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    3.5(14 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    At the north edge of Joshua Tree National Park, the Oasis of Mara doesn't try to impress you. It…read morejust is. And somehow, that lands deeper. What makes it special isn't just the pocket of life in the middle of all that desert, it's how thoughtfully it's been preserved and shared. The paved loop trail is an open invitation, designed so almost anyone can experience it, which matters. Beauty shouldn't be gatekept by steep inclines and perfect knees. When we visited, most of the loop was closed for repairs. The kind of moment where you think, "well, that's that." But then, plot twist, kindness showed up. A staff member took the time to talk with my husband and, seeing his mobility challenges, gave him permission to walk the full trail. That small act? It meant everything. We didn't just see the oasis, we experienced it. And what an experience it was. A slow, easy walk, the kind your body thanks you for. Quiet learning along the way. A desert iguana making a cameo like it had somewhere important to be. The soft, unmistakable call of a quail echoing through the stillness. No big show, just little moments stacking up into something meaningful. It's peaceful, beautiful, and layered with history you can feel even if you don't read a single sign. The kind of place that doesn't demand your attention but earns it anyway. Go. Walk it slowly. Let it sink in. It's one of those places that leaves a quiet mark and somehow stays with you longer than the louder stops.

    Nothing very pretty. Plants looked burnt and neglected! One area was closed off for repair…read more Random info with history signs but not with cohesive storytelling. So sad that the Maaryam and other tribes were driven off this land. And worse that the water was depleted by 1940 so it had to be pumped in mechanically. Yuck- all around. The brush in the park looked much healthier than this. The only thing nice was that I could walk my dog in.

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