Joshua Tree National Landmark

Description:

This site is a Joshua Tree forest noted for its high number of trees. This area really allows people to get up close and personal with the strange, Dr. Seuss-like cactus trees. The Virgin river runs through west of the forest, creating a welcome oasis from the Mojave desert scenery. No facilities, but dispersed camping is permitted. If you are lucky you may glimpse the desert tortoise, but don't disturb them or remove them, because they are a threatened species.

Directions:

From St George, go south on the frontage road that parallels US 15, and turn west into the area.

Address:

Dixie Field Office

225 N. Bluff Street

St. George UT 84770

Phone:

435-688-3246

Email:

SMaurer@plia.org

Organization:

BLM - Bureau of Land Management