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17 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park21 miles west · straight-line distance
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places.
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National park site26 miles northeast · straight-line distance
National park of the United States.
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Town32 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (66 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
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State park32 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in California.
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Ski area47 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (104 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski area in Southern California.
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Lake53 miles northwest · straight-line distance
Reservoir in California, United States.
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Ski area54 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (89 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Ski resort in Running Springs, California, United States.
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State park56 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in California, United States.
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Things to do59 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (105 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Zoo in San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego County, California, United States.
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Town62 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (72 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States.
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64 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (72 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Riverside County, California, United States.
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Town68 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (94 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in San Diego County, California, United States.
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Things to do71 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (105 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Theme park in Carlsbad, California, United States.
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Outdoors79 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (121 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Beach in San Diego County, California, United States.
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Things to do93 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (116 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company.
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114 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (142 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Public beach in San Pedro, Los Angeles, United States.
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Outdoors124 miles west · straight-line distance
Island in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 64 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
6 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Surronded by the stark beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Lake Cahuilla (pronounced Kah-wee-ah) is a favorite recreation area in the Coachella Valley.
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7 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This scenic driving tour climbs from the desert through the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains, before descending again to the desert.
PhotographyPicnickingWildlife viewing
13 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (21 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pinyon Flat is an 18-site first-come first-served campground located within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
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13 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (21 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Ribbonwood is an ideal mountain escape for equestrian campers. The campground overlooks Palm Desert and the Salton Sea in southern California and provides visitors with access to hundreds of miles of terrain for exploration and enjoyment.
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13 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The terrain within the Santa Rosa Mountains Wilderness is rugged with elevations rising dramatically from just above sea level to 7,000 feet.
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20 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Mecca Hills Wilderness now contains a total of 26,242 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office . All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
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20 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (67 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Ryan Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known.
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22 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (69 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing…
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24 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (73 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Jumbo Rocks Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known.
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25 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park.
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25 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (51 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Black Rock Horse Campground is strictly for campers planning to bring horses or mules .
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25 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (53 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The picturesque Fern Basin Campground is a perfect escape from a busy lifestyle. It provides peace and quiet in the mountains of southern California as well as access to countless recreational opportunities.
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25 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (53 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Marion Mountain Campground offers a beautiful retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest. It provides access to a number of hiking trails that lead to some of the most spectacular views of Southern California.
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25 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The western boundary of the Orocopia Mountains Wilderness is contiguous with the Mecca Hills Wilderness with the exception of the Meccacopia Jeep Trail, which bisects the two wilderness areas.
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26 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (64 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. 4 Wheel Drive is recommended. The road is currently a high-priority for maintenance, which should be occuring in June, 2023.
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27 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve/ACEC is well recognized as an important wildlife corridor that links BLM's San Gorgonio Wilderness with the San Bernardino National Forest and Joshua Tree National Park.
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27 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (63 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Black Mountain Road is is poor condition at this time. A four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle is recommended with a minimum ground clearance of 6 inches. Drive at your own risk.
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27 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (64 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known.
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28 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Cottonwood Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for stargazing and wildflower viewing.
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28 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Cottonwood Group Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for stargazing and wildflower viewing.
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29 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (62 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known.
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30 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Beauty Mountain Wilderness encompasses a total of 15,627 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office .
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30 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain.
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30 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This wilderness is part of the eastern slope of the San Bernardino Mountains with topography rapidly changing from low, rolling foothills and canyons to steep, rugged mountains. Elevations range from 2,300 to 5,500 feet.
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30 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
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32 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This oasis with its hundreds of swaying fan palms offers sanctuary in the midst of the dry Colorado Desert. Pools fed by artesian springs and seepage from the nearby Coachella Canal form a lush wetland area.
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33 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (75 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
17 sites. Pacific Crest Trail Access. No Water. The nearest water can be found at the Warner Springs Gas Station.
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33 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Pinto Mountains Wilderness is located on Bureau of Land Management lands on the Joshua Tree National Park's northern boundary.
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43 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The first road across Riverside County to the Colorado River was blazed by William Bradshaw in 1862 as an overland stage route.
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44 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Agua Tibia Wilderness now contains a total of 17,979 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office and the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
Wilderness
45 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The north-central portion of this Wilderness area holds the rugged Bighorn Mountains and the eastern foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.
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47 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness now contains a total of 39,165 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
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54 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Fish Creek Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 21,388 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
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54 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-76 Spanish colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to San Francisco, CA.
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55 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge is located in California’s Imperial Valley, 40 miles north of the Mexican border, along the southern end of the Salton Sea.
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56 miles northeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Sheephole Valley Wilderness now contains a total of 187,516 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
Wilderness
57 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness now contains a total of 112,326 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office . All of the Wilderness is in the state of California.
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60 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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61 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Click here for the latest information concerning upcoming military training and closures of the Shared Use Area. Overview Johnson Valley is a varied landscape for the off-highway vehicle driver.
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64 miles south · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Mount San Jacinto State Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Bear Mountain. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 21 miles west in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 26 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 32 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 10 min over 66 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 33 miles, including Pinyon Flat Campground (13 miles southwest), Ribbonwood Equestrian Cg (13 miles southwest), Ryan Campground (20 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.