Visit Joshua Tree National Park

Above, The Beast at Cottonwood Campground. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Being close to Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park attracts many people. Some good and conscientious and some are just pigs.

The pigs came out during the recent government shutdown and caused vandalism and cut several of the protected Joshua Trees. If there is another shutdown, the National Park Service should close the park to protect it from the idiots.

Fortunately, although the pigs attracted most of the attention recently, the vast majority of people are the conscientious ones. This post is for them.

Besides seeing the sights of Joshua Tree National Park, there are many things outside and near the park to see. Do It Yourself RV has an article on what's available.

They start with:

When winter seems to linger a little too long, one of the best places to escape to is the desert. The epitome of deserts has got to be Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. This park has it all: sand, rocks, cactus, some odd looking trees, and a wide expanse of blue sky. 

The park also has a lot for RVers. Beautiful campgrounds, large pull-out spots, miles of hiking trails, rock climbing, and wildlife dominate the park. However, Joshua Tree is also a land of extremes.

From very high heat in the summer to snow and flooding in the winter, the park is not your typical camping destination. Joshua Tree is also different in that there are no hotels, lodges, or food inside the park. Even the water is very limited. You may need to bring your own water if you find a site in one of the more rustic campgrounds.

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