Holiday in Joshua Tree
National park in USA — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇺🇸
Country
USA
Type
National park
Best time to travel
October–May
Budget/day
80–150 $
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Los Angeles or Palm Springs, then about 2 hours drive.
About Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park is located where two deserts meet: the higher Mojave Desert in the north and the Colorado Desert in the south. The park is named after the bizarre Joshua Trees, which, with their twisted branches, resemble sculptures from another world — some of these fascinating plants are over 900 years old. The park is a paradise for climbers: More than 8,000 registered routes on massive granite monoliths like Jumbo Rocks or Hidden Valley attract boulderers and sport climbers from all over the world. But even without climbing experience, the surreal rock landscape impresses — the short hike through the Skull Rock Trail or the Cholla Cactus Garden Nature Loop offers spectacular photo opportunities. At night, the park transforms into a top-notch star observatory. As an International Dark Sky Park, Joshua Tree is one of the best places in Southern California to see the Milky Way with the naked eye. Especially between March and May, when the desert flowers bloom and the temperatures are still bearable, the park shows its most beautiful side. Keys View offers a 360-degree panoramic view all the way to the Salton Sea. Just two hours from Los Angeles, Joshua Tree is a perfect weekend trip — or the start of a larger Southwest road trip.
Top 5 highlights in Joshua Tree
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Hidden Valley
Valley surrounded by rocks with a great climbing area and a short loop hike.
Keys View
Panorama from Coachella Valley to the Salton Sea and the San Andreas Fault.
Skull Rock
The skull-shaped rock formation is the most photographed spot in the park.
Cholla Cactus Garden
A surreal garden of glowing teddy-bear chollas, especially beautiful at sunset.
Starry Sky
As a Dark Sky Park, Joshua Tree offers world-class star observation – Milky Way visible to the naked eye.
Hotels in Joshua Tree
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Best time to travel for Joshua Tree
Recommended travel time
October–May
Summer
Extremely hot, 38–45 °C, hiking only early in the morning
Winter
Pleasant, 12–22 °C, cold at night
How much does a holiday in Joshua Tree cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40–60 $
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80–150 $
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200–350 $
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Compare package holidays now5 travel tips for Joshua Tree
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Bring plenty of water – there are few drinking water sources in the park.
Sunset at Keys View and the starry sky afterwards are a must.
Book camping in the park (e.g., Jumbo Rocks) for the full desert experience.
No cell reception in the park – download maps offline.
Start early in the morning, especially in spring when the wildflowers bloom.
Food & drink in Joshua Tree
These specialties you must try!
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