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Box Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
Free BLM desert camping along a network of sandy washes, popular with rockhounds and winter snowbirds.
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Overlanding Trails in California
Trails curated for overlanders in California.
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Desert Hot Springs Shell
Last reliable fuel stop before entering Joshua Tree National Park via Berdoo Canyon Road.
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Indian Cove Campground
Joshua Tree National Park's northernmost established campground, popular with rock climbers and stargazers.
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Pipes Canyon Preserve Trailhead
The Wildlands Conservancy preserve offering hiking access to desert washes and fan palm oases.
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Cottonwood Visitor Center
Joshua Tree National Park's southern entrance hub with maps, permits, and trail intel for desert exploration.
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Cottonwood Campground
Joshua Tree National Park's developed campground near Berdoo Canyon with flush toilets and desert views.
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Desert Center Shell
Last reliable fuel and supplies before heading into Joshua Tree's backcountry from the south.
California
Mobius Arch
Natural granite arch perfectly framing Mount Whitney — the Alabama Hills' most Instagram-worthy spot and classic photography destination.
California
Tuttle Creek Campground
BLM campground at the foot of the Sierra Nevada with vault toilets and fire rings, perfect base camp…
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Whitney Portal Store
Mountain store at 8,360 feet selling fuel, ice, and last-minute gear before heading into the high country or…