The 6 Best Geologic Formations in Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree National Park

March 8, 2022 Hector Krause

Spanning two deserts, the Joshua Tree National Park encompasses a wealth of natural beauty.
Restaurants in Joshua Tree National Park Campgrounds

1. Wonderland of Rocks

Joshua Tree National Park, CA +1 760-367-5500 http://www.nps.gov/jotr
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Wonderland of Rocks

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

Joshua Tree is well with rocks. They are so many rocks, boulders and mountains and they are all beautiful. My favorite was the Arch Rock. However enjoy the pictures of. A must see!

2. Keys View

Joshua Tree National Park, CA +1 760-367-5500 http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/keysview.htm
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4.5 based on 560 reviews

Keys View

A lookout point located a couple of thousand feet above Joshua Tree National Park that provides incredible views of sunrise and sunset.

Reviewed By clairemeech - Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Amazing views across the Coachella Valley. It was a bit hazy but very cool to view the landscape. Well worth the extra drive (or hike if you like).

3. Arch Rock Nature Trail

900 Canada Place Way The parking for this trail is at Twin Tanks Parking Area., Joshua Tree National Park, CA +1 760-367-5500 http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ntrails.htm
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Arch Rock Nature Trail

Reviewed By elizabethmU6303LS

Amazing to see and climb around. We found the path difficult to follow-- maybe because there was snow. It's a SHORT hike from the campground. The Arch is a little off the official path, and you can climb over to it (not too hard of a climb over some boulders). And the rocks just around the Arch off the path is fun to climb on. We are a family of 4, kids are 6 and 10. We really loved exploring this area.

4. Hall of Horrors

Park Blvd, Joshua Tree National Park, CA 92277
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Hall of Horrors

Reviewed By glennm921 - San Francisco, United States

The Hall of Horrors is not necessarily a favorite spot when visiting Joshua Tree NP, but it will depend on what activity there is on the rocks. You just might have the opportunity to see some climbers and that can make the stop worthwhile. There is also a restroom and a hiking trail that is most enjoyable. We made a couple of stops here during our days in the park and were treated to some climbers and enjoyed the hiking loop around the Hall of Horrors.

5. Skull Rock

Joshua Tree National Park, CA +1 760-367-5500 http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/skullrock.htm
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4.0 based on 474 reviews

Skull Rock

Reviewed By OCDane - Los Angeles, United States

Always like to stop here for photos. This time I was able to crawl up into the right eye socket :-) had a little challenge getting down though.. so think about getting down when you go up ;-)

6. Trashcan Rock

Joshua Tree National Park, CA https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/routes.htm

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