Photogenic Places in Joshua Tree
3 places ranked by scenic score
Joshua Tree, CA
Skull Rock
A large granite boulder formation in Joshua Tree National Park that has been naturally eroded into the shape of a human skull. The rock sits adjacent to Park Boulevard and is accessible via a short nature trail. Surrounding boulder fields offer additional climbing and exploration opportunities.
Joshua Tree, CA
Cholla Cactus Garden
A dense concentration of Bigelow cholla cacti (also called teddy bear cholla) along Pinto Basin Road in Joshua Tree National Park. The garden covers approximately 10 acres and features a short 0.25-mile nature trail. When backlit by the setting or rising sun, the spines of the cholla glow brilliantly.
Joshua Tree, CA
Jumbo Rocks
A campground and day-use area in Joshua Tree National Park surrounded by enormous stacked granite boulder formations, some reaching over 100 feet tall. The monzogranite boulders were shaped by millions of years of weathering and erosion. The area provides endless compositions combining boulders, Joshua trees, and open desert sky.