SD - Camp - Joshua Tree & Lost Palms Oasis

  • Fri, December 04, 2026
  • 2:00 PM
  • Mon, December 07, 2026
  • 12:00 PM
  • Cottonwood Group Camp, Joshua Tree National Park: 74485 National Park Dr., Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Registration

  • This registration type is for members of Great Outdoors and includes one tent camper and a car parking space.
  • This registration includes a tent camper spot for a carpooling individual.
  • This registration type includes a membership for Great Outdoors San Diego and one tent camper / one car parking space.
  • This registration includes a Great Outdoors San Diego membership and a tent camper spot for a carpooling individual.
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Joshua Tree National Park Campout!

Friday, Dec 4 – Sunday Dec 6

3-day trip, 2 night campout to explore Anza Borrego-Joshua Tree

Cottonwood Campground sits at an elevation of 3,000 feet on the southern edge of Joshua Tree National Park. Located just north of Interstate 10, it offers easy access, renowned stargazing, and exceptional spring wildflower viewing. It is one of the few locations in the park with running water and flush toilets.

Schedule

Dec 4th

2pm: Arrival Time* (Register for the below events separately!)

9:30am - 10:30am Borrego Springs Sculpture Tour from

11:00am – 12:30 mile long fonts point walk and lunch (depart by 12:30pm)


Dec 5th

9:00am to 1:00pm, 7 mile rt (round trip) Lost Palm Oasis moderate hike lunch

3:30pm to 5:30pm explore Joshua Tree, 1-mile rt Key’s view Sunset hike


Dec 6th

10:00am leave Cotton Campground, 11 am arrive painted cayon trail head

Climb ladders, explore amazing slot canyons. 5-miles, 3 hours, moderate..

12:00pm Check out time

What to Bring: Ten Essentials (click here). 

Contact leader:  Bill Stanhope, 619-306-2378

Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader that may affect your ability to complete the hike. 

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© 1981 - 2026 CALIFORNIA GREAT OUTDOORS, INC., 
a 501(c)(7) not-for-profit, all-volunteer LGBTQIA+ and Allies organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors. All rights reserved. Privacy policy