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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 760-424-6407; www.sacredsands.com ; 63155 Quail Springs Rd, Joshua
Tree; d incl breakfast $299-329; )
In an isolated, pin-drop-quiet spot, these two desert-chic suites, each with a private out-
door shower, hot tub, sundeck, 2ft-thick walls and sleeping terrace under the stars, are the
ultimate romantic retreat. There are astounding views across the desert hills and into the
National Park. Owners Scott and Steve are gracious hosts and killer breakfast cooks.
It's four miles south of Twentynine Palms Hwy (via Park Bl), one mile west of the park
entrance.
29 Palms Inn HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 760-367-3505; www.29palmsinn.com ; 73950 Inn Ave, Twentynine Palms; r
& cottages incl breakfast $100-300; )
History oozes from every nook and cranny in these old-timey adobe- and wood-built cab-
ins dotted around a palm oasis.
Camping
Of the park's nine campgrounds ( www.nps.gov/jotr ; camping & RV sites $10-15; ) , only
Cottonwood ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) and Black Rock ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) have potable
water, flush toilets and dump stations. Indian Cove ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) and Black Rock
accept reservations ( 877-444-6777, 518-885-3639; www.recreation.gov ) . The others are
first-come, first-served and have pit toilets, picnic tables and fire grates. None have
showers, but there are some at Coyote Corner in Joshua Tree, which charges $4. During
the springtime wildflower bloom, campsites fill by noon, if not earlier.
Backcountry camping (no campfires) is allowed 1 mile from any trailhead or road and
100ft from water sources; free self-registration is required at the park's 13 staging areas.
Joshua Tree Outfitters rents and sells quality camping gear.
Along Park Blvd, Jumbo Rocks ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) has sheltered rock alcoves that
act as perfect sunset- and sunrise-viewing platforms. Belle ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) and
White Tank ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) also have boulder-embracing views. Hidden Valley (
MAP GOOGLE MAP ) is always busy. Sheep Pass ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ) and Ryan ( MAP
GOOGLE MAP ) are also centrally located campgrounds. Family-friendly Black Rock is
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