Must see hotels in Joshua Tree National Park

In an isolated, pin-drop-quiet spot, these two desert-chic suites are the ultimate romantic retreat. Each has a kitchenette and a private patio with…

Owned by Kate Pierson of the band B-52s, this desert camp has a coin-sized pool (May to October) and half-a-dozen artist-designed Airstream trailers to…

Camp in a knotty-pine cabin just like Gene Autry and Roy Rogers did in the 1940s at this soulful desert hideaway 4.5 miles north of Pioneertown. All have…

This handsome hacienda-style inn is perfect for restoring calm after a long day on the road. The five boldly colored suites are an eccentric symphony of…

Bed down where yesteryear's silver-screen stars slept while filming at the 1946 Pioneertown Hollywood-Western movie set. New owners have upgraded the…

History oozes from every nook and cranny in this old-timey inn on the ancient Oasis of Mara. Choose from air-conditioned 1934 adobe bungalows, outfitted…

This immaculately kept 1950s motel, run by the charming Ash, was where U2 stayed while working on the Joshua Tree album. It has a small pool and seven…

Close to 29 Palms Hwy/Hwy 62, this campground accepts reservations for tents and RVs via phone or www.recreation.gov from October to May (first come,…

Fancy sleeping among glowing wig heads, in an Airstream or a horse stall? Then check into one of nine wackily decorated vintage trailers (and one cabin)…

The charming Carrie presides over this three-room adobe retreat and will turbocharge your day with scrumptious breakfasts if you're staying in one of the…

Cradled by big boulders, this is the most central and popular campground despite having no water, no shade and only pit toilets. Rock climbers especially…

The name keeps its promise with 124 spaces tucked among lovely rock formations, making it the largest site in the park. Bonus: sheltered rock alcoves that…

Darling and central campground with 31 first-come, first-served sites sporting fire rings for cooking meals and picnic tables for eating them. Boulders…

This funky-cool, rock 'n' roll–infused, wisteria-strewn motel has 11 spacious and country-modern rooms overlooking a desert-garden courtyard with great…

About 8 miles north off I-10, this campground in Joshua Tree National Park counts drinking water, flush toilets and dump stations among its amenities and…

This basic, 12-room motel around a simple courtyard is a good option for modern nomads not keen on dropping bunches of cash for a roof over their heads…

Camp among Joshua trees and yuccas at this 99-site campground in the park's northwestern corner, close to Yucca Valley. It has potable water, flush…

With only 18 sites, this snug and cozy campground is scenically tucked among a pile of boulders. There are vault toilets and spaces have tables and fire…

Nice campground with six group sites for up to 50 people (tents only). Amenities include fire rings, tables and pit toilets, but no water. Sites must be…

With only 15 spaces, White Tank is tiny but can accommodate small RVs (under 25ft). Bring drinking water. It's close to the north entrance in Twentynine…