Mojave Ecozone

The western part of the park is higher (above 3,000 feet), moister and slightly cooler. The Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. Joshua tree forests occur in the western part of the park along with some of the most interesting geologic formations and displays found in the California deserts. >> More about the desert ecosystem



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Arch Rock
Indian Cove
Oasis of Mara
Barker Dam
Hidden Valley
Cap Rock
Skull Rock *
Lost Horse Mine
Geology Road
Queen Valley Road

Photos of Points of Interest

49 Palms Oasis
Split Rock
Keys View
Jumbo Rocks
Desert Queen Ranch
Desert Queen Mine
Wall Street Mill
Black Rock Canyon
Eureka Peak