Applemaggot Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I am going to joshua tree for the first time this thanksgiving and i was wondering if anyone had suggestions on a place to camp for a couple of nights and a hotel/motel/cabin with a kitchenette (want to cook tday dinner) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obwan Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Take a look at http://joshuatree.org - they have camping in the park, saves a lot of commute time, and gives more time to climb as you can walk to a some of the climbs. The central CG is Hidden Valley CG where most of the climbers hangout. Google the towns Joshua Tree, CA and Twentynine Palms, CA - they are near by and have some motel 6's. One of the climbing shops at the entrance road has good showers - take water into the park, they have toilets but no water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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W Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 FYI, Unless you arrive early Wednesday morning of t-giving weekend, or earlier, it will be difficult to find a campsite even in some of the outlying campgrounds. I once got the last site at the last campground I checked, in White Tank or someplace that was way far from the climbing. So get there early if you can. Can't help on the hotel but Yucca Valley will have the best variety. At one point there was talk of a climbers ranch to be put up outside the park by the AAC or Access Fund- anyone know the status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatboy Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 FYI, Unless you arrive early Wednesday morning of t-giving weekend, or earlier, it will be difficult to find a campsite even in some of the outlying campgrounds. I once got the last site at the last campground I checked, in White Tank or someplace that was way far from the climbing. So get there early if you can. This is true, but with hundreds of sites available in the park, and lots of turnover each day, it really just comes down to dumb luck and timing. Get there in the morning and be prepared to spend time driving around every campsite and talk to people, especially if they have a spare parking spot in their site or are packing up. You might be able to squeeze in with someone (2 cars per site are allowed) or save yourself a spot as someone is getting ready to leave. If you talk to folks, you'll find something. Hidden Valley is the best site for walking to climbing routes, so it's a hot commodity. Ryan is good too. After that, you're looking at Jumbo Rocks (full of RV's and families with kids) or further... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froodish Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 FYI, Unless you arrive early Wednesday morning of t-giving weekend, or earlier, it will be difficult to find a campsite even in some of the outlying campgrounds. I once got the last site at the last campground I checked, in White Tank or someplace that was way far from the climbing. So get there early if you can. Yeah, that's a tough week to land a campsite. As Goatboy notes, when things are full, walking/biking the campgrounds and talking to folks is the key to squeezing in somewhere. One tip if you're pulling in late and need a place to throw down: Blackrock campground is outside the main park and not ideal for climbing, but it will usually have open spots when everything else is packed. Save you from doing the midnight campground cruise. At one point there was talk of a climbers ranch to be put up outside the park by the AAC or Access Fund- anyone know the status? You talking about the "pit"? http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/986560/Camping_in-near_JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obwan Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 What everyone says is true and it's the same for Spring break week in March. Don't be shy about talking and sharing campsites with others, it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Indian Cove is a thousand feet lower and substantially warmer. There's some decent climbing down there too, so it's not a total loser of an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 JTree Stoke: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampdx Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 The pictures worked. I'm totally stoked...and I'm not even going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froodish Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 More stoke pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 just remember, tape is aid... a good climber does not need tape to climb because they have TECHNIQUE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 so is viagra but it doesn't get U laid now does it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 just remember, tape is aid... a good climber does not need tape to climb because they have TECHNIQUE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Decreasing technique from L to R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 dude, i miss those old wooded picnic tables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 just remember, tape is aid... a good climber does not need tape to climb because they have TECHNIQUE [video:youtube]WZ88oTITMoM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 anyone have any good info on how to get to the park from palm springs? Currently in Barstow, looking to catch a greyhound to palm springs. Current option seems to be the MBTA, but it is quite unclear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drederek Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 theres a partner forum that seems pretty active on mountainproject, you'll probably do ok there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drederek Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Is that coleman stove fuel you're drinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 White gas helps keep you all warm and fuzzy inside. I like to drink it in colder weather... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_White Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Is that coleman stove fuel you're drinking? Charcoal lighter fluid, its kind of rough going down but the flatulence is spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denalidave Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Is that coleman stove fuel you're drinking? Charcoal lighter fluid, its kind of rough going down but the flatulence is spectacular. Just don't smoke in the tent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Is that coleman stove fuel you're drinking? Charcoal lighter fluid, its kind of rough going down but the flatulence is spectacular. careful, throwing it in the fire can really interrupt the writing career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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