Barker Dam Loop Introduction The Barker Dam loop is an easy 1.1 mile loop with minimal elevation change of about 50 ft.1 It is suitable for children and families and is a great way to explore flora and fauna of Joshua Tree National Park without going on a major expedition. In addition to plants and wildlife, historic western and native sites are on the loop, making this an excellent all around experience for visitors of Joshua Tree. One thing you … Read More
Joshua Tree Day Hikes Located at the west side of the Indian Cove campground is a half-mile loop trail, the Indian Cove Nature trail. This trail provides for a self-guided learning experience via unobtrusive signs describing the flora, fauna, and native american people that once inhabited the cove. The trail is fairly flat, and suitable for children, though there is one section that is a steepish decline of about 20 feet. A wheel chair wouldn’t be suited for the trail, … Read More
Easy Day Hike in Joshua Tree National Park The Split Rock loop is 1.9 mile loop with minimal elevation gain and a well worn path making the trail a wonderful hike for almost any level of experienced hiker. Pit toilets and picnic tables are on site in the parking lot. The name Split Rock is derived from an enormous free-standing boulder at the beginning of the trail that has split in two. If you are into rocks, and who isn’t?, it is a … Read More
Here is a quick review of some lovely day hikes in Joshua Tree National Park. Whether you’ve been to Joshua Tree a hundred times, or you’re planning your first trip, there is always something new to discover!
Essential Knowledge for Camping in Joshua Tree During the Summer Part II (Part I is here) This article will give you some tips for camping in Joshua Tree in the summer! First of all, don’t die. I am dead serious. Bad word-play aside, safety first at all times is critical to having a favorable experience in the heat of the desert summer. Like all environments, the desert can be lethal. With extreme temperatures and minimal water sources, the desert can … Read More
Tips and Tricks for Camping in the Heat of Summer Part I – Why Camp in Joshua Tree in the Summer? Isn’t it hot? Well, yeah, it does get pretty hot. That being said, there are several compelling reasons you might want to camp in Joshua Tree in the summer, namely: less people, brilliant night skies, and cool nights. Less People Less crowding is a huge reason many come to visit desert nature in the hotter months. Over the last … Read More
We provide unique camping gear rental services to visitors of Joshua Tree National Park and beyond! Our services include: – Basic Camp Site Gear Rental with Setup – All-Inclusive Camping Gear Rental To Go – All-Inclusive Yurt and Glamping Gear Setup We rent everything you need to camp comfortably and safely with our portable campsites. We specifically rent campsite gear just north of Joshua Tree National Park. We also rent gear throughout Southern California and beyond! Our Basic site rentals … Read More
Enjoy Joshua Tree glamping in a yurt! We provide everything you need for safe and comfortable glamping experience just north of Joshua Tree National Park. Included in your fully set-up gear rental is: 15′ yurt bell tent, table, chairs, propane fire-pit & grill, cooking gear, 20 lb propane tank, USB charging station, and shared porta-potty and wash station. Seasonally we provide a portable water mister / fan and a shade structure for summer, or a propane heater for the winter. … Read More
As a camping gear rental service, we bring a basic campground to you just north of Joshua Tree National Park. We provide everything you need to camp comfortably and safely. Each of our camping gear rentals comes equipped with chairs, a picnic table, a propane grill, a propane fire pit grill, and a full 20 lb propane tank. [sc name=”book-now”][/sc] We also rent camping gear to go as well as party rentals in all of Southern California! Note that tents … Read More