Joshua Tree National Park and Community Resources Ancestral Land Stewards …Respect & Protect the Tribes of Joshua Tree and surrounding area Joshua Tree and the surrounding high desert region have a rich and ongoing history of indigenous presence and harmonious co-existence with the lands in and around Joshua Tree. The native people of the high desert are the original stewards of this amazing landscape, and we at FOJT feel it’s critically important to protect and respect native culture and the resources that are so valuable to the thousands of living members of the Chemehuevi, Serrano, Mojave and Cahuilla tribes. Why are we listing this as a community resource? Well first of all, we wouldn’t have this land to visit and recreate in if it weren’t for those who managed the lands for thousands of years before America came to be. Secondly, it’s important to understand what constitutes respect and protect in an area rich with unique natural and cultural resources. If you want to learn more about how indigenous cultures protect biodiversity, for example, read this Scientific American article on the topic. If you encounter cultural resources, please help respect and protect. Leave artifacts in place. Don’t add rock art. Keep pets leashed (and in the Park, in campgrounds). Camp and eat away from archeological sites. Don’t build cairns that lead to/impact artifacts. Be mindful – take a moment to reflect on how the artifact got there. It is on its own journey. Joshua Tree is a rural, unincorporated community of about 8,000 year-round residents centered near the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Following is an inventory of local businesses and services to make your visit here easier and more enjoyable (including nearby Yucca Valley resources). Businesses and service providers marked with (*) support Friends of Joshua Tree with material support, and we recommend them wholeheartedly: Park and Community Information Joshua Tree Cultural Center (Twentynine Palms) NEW Visitor Center at Freedom Plaza 6533 Freedom Way, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 760-367-5500 www.nps.gov/jotr/ Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-1855 www.nps.gov/jotr/ Black Rock Nature Center 9800 Black Rock Canyon Rd, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 760-367-5500 www.nps.gov/jotr/ Cottonwood Visitor Center From I-10, exit 168 for Cottonwood Springs Rd. Enter Joshua Tree National Park at the south entrance. Center is about 6 miles in. 760-367-5500 www.nps.gov/jotr/ Joshua Tree National Park Association 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92252 760-367-5525 www.joshuatree.org* Joshua Tree Library (wi-fi free access 11-7pm M-Th, and Sat 9-5pm) 6465 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-8615 www.sbclib.org Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce 6470 Veterans Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-3723 www.joshuatreechamber.org Visit 29 Palms City of 29 Palms Visitor Center 73484 Twenty Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 760-358-6324 www.visit29.org Joshua Tree Weather National Weather Service Current Forecast for Joshua Tree Lost Horse Weather Station (current weather conditions near Hidden Valley Campground) Medical and Healthcare Services Hi-Desert Medical Center 6601 White Feather Rd, Joshua Tree 760-366-3711 (open 24 hours) www.desertcarenetwork.com COVID-19 Assessment Tool (Desert Care Network) COVID-19 Testing Sites – San Bernardino County Morongo Basin Health District – www.mbhdistrict.org Desert Hot Springs Community Health Center 760-676-5240 (open M-F 8-5pm) www.locations.borregohealth.org Internet Access with computers for your use *Joshua Tree Library (wi-fi free access 11-7pm M-Th, and Sat 9-5pm) 6465 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-8615 www.sbclib.org Free Wi-Fi Access Coyote Corner 6535 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252 760-366-9683 Joshua Tree Saloon 61835 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-2250 Showers Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-1213 (MUST CALL FIRST) www.joshuatreelake.com 5 Star Fitness (Yucca Valley) 57725 Twentynine Palms Highway #300 Yucca Valley, CA 92284 760-228-9100 | www.fivestargym.com $15 for a day pass Gear Shops *Nomad Ventures (full gear selection for climbing, outdoor) 61796 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-4684 | www.nomadventures.com/ Coyote Corner (accessories, fuel, etc.) 6535 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252 760-366-9683 JT Bike Shop (bike, accessories and gear rentals) 6416 Hallee Rd., Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-3377 | www.jtbikeshop.com Joshua Tree Outfitters updated info (12.20.20) (rentals for camp stoves, guidebooks, crash pads) Joshuatreeoutfitters.com Valley Shoe Repair (previously Del’s) 55831 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 760-418-5124 www.delsrepair.com Restaurants *Roadrunner Grab & Go (formerly Park Rock Cafe) 6554 Park Blvd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-974-9290 Country Kitchen 61768 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-8988 Crossroads Cafe & Tavern 61715 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-5414 | www.crossroadscafeandtavern.com Joshua Tree Saloon 61835 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-2250 | www.thejoshuatreesaloon.com Joshua Tree Coffee Company 61738 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-974-4060 | www.jtcoffee.com Maso Menos Bar & Coffee Shop 66031 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 www.masomenosjt.com Royal Siam Cuisine Thai Restaurant 61599 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-2923 Sam’s Pizza and Authentic Indian Food 61380 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252 760-366-9511 Sky High Pie 61740 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-974-1050 | Online Menu Tiny Pony 57205 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 www.thetinypony.com Castenadas Mexican Food 61761 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-8297 The Dez Fine Food 61705 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-974-9747 | www.dezfinefood.com Restaurants in Twentynine Palms: Visit 29 Restaurant Listing Pro Guide Services The following guide services and their guides support Friends of Joshua Tree by donating valuable time and considerable skills to Climb Smart Clinics. Many of these folks also participate in FOJT trail rehabilitation, clean-up, policy and management advisory work and other projects in the Park Athena Rock Climbing 310-978-6772 | www.athenarockclimbing.com California Climbing School 760-625-7115 |www.californiaclimbingschool.com Cliffhanger Guides 209-743-8363 |www.cliffhangerguides.com Climbing Life 760-780-8868 | www.theclimbinglifeguides.com Joshua Tree Climbing Guides 408-833-8308 | www.joshuatreeguides.com Joshua Tree Lizard 760-821-7165 | www.joshuatreelizard.com Mojave Guides 760-820-2806 | www.mojaveguides.com REI Adventures | www.rei.com Stone Adventures 760-364-0547 | www.stone-adventures.com Summit Climbing Guides 619-208-33368 | www.summitclimbingguides.com Uprising Adventure Guides 888-254-6266 | www.joshuatreeuprising.com Vertical Adventures 800-514-8785 | www.vertical-adventures.com NEW FEATURE! Active companies that hold a climbing permit in the Park American Alpine Institute, Ltd. American Mountain Guides Association Athena Rock Climbing Cairn Leadership Crux Wilderness Therapy California Climbing School Castle Rock Climbing School Cliffhanger Guides Fabian Schillings dba: Chillino Rock Climbing Golden State Guiding Mojave Guides Now Climbing Outward Bound California Prescott College Professional Climbing Guides Institute Rock Climb Every Day LLC Roddy McCalley Guiding Stone Adventures StoneMan Climbing Company The Climbing Life Guides, Inc. Uprising Adventure Guides Wilderness Leadership Institute Whitney Base Camp and Climbing School Camping outside the Park Camping is highly impacted in the Park, especially during high season (October thru April) Camping is not allowed on Section 6 (day use only). Dry Lake Bed if you drive straight out to BLM land and is no-fee, no services, camping. Please use Leave No Trace techniques wherever you stay in the California high desert. Joshua Tree National Park – camping outside of the Park Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground This is the best option for inexpensive, overflow camping in a developed site. 2601 Sunfair Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-1213 www.joshuatreelake.com HipCamp Online alternative camping on private sites throughout the region. www.hipcamp.com JT Sportsman’s Club 6225 Sunburst Avenue, Joshua Tree, CA 760-366-2915 www.jtsportsmansclub.com Twentynine Palms RV Resort 4949 Desert Knoll Avenue, Twentynine Palms, CA 760-367-3320 www.twentyninepalmsresort.com Fancier Lodging Options Sacred Sands B&B HC1 Box 1071 A | 63155 Quail Springs Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-424-6407 www.sacredsands.com Joshua Desert Retreats 310-558-5534 www.joshuadesertretreats.com Joshua Tree Retreat Center 59700 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 760-365-8371 | www.jtrcc.org Safari Motel 61959 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 02252 760-366-1113 Twentynine Palms Inn – www.29palmsinn.com For additional information on lodging opportunities in Joshua Tree, visit the Joshua Tree Chamber of Commerce website and click on “lodging” on the home page www.joshuatreechamber.org Groceries & Convenience Markets Joshua Tree Bottle Shop 61707 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-465-0001 | www.joshuatreebottleshop.com Joshua Tree Distilling Co. 58945 Business Center Dr. #G, Yucca Valley, CA 92252 760-362-8550 | www.joshuatreedistillingco.com Joshua Tree Health Food Store 61693 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, Ca 92252 760-366-7489 | www.joshuatreehealthfoods.com Grateful Desert 61607 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-8333 | www.gratefuldesert.com Mike’s Liquor 61739 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 760-366-8501 Sam’s Market 61380 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252 760-366-8110 Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterest