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    Explore the high desert of Joshua Tree.

    Discover the endless skies and otherworldly landscapes from a retreat at the edge of Joshua Tree National Park.

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    Plan a weekend you'll never forget.

    Simple tips, favorite trails, and places we love to help you make the most of your weekend.

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    Stays for nature lovers.

    Open desert, starry skies, and quiet sunrises are waiting right outside your door.

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    Joshua Tree, at your pace.

    Stay just minutes from the north entrance, and come and go from the park whenever adventure calls.

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    A cozy place to land.

    WKNDR Getaways are thoughtful desert retreats designed for calm, comfort, and easy living.

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Stop and smell the creosote.

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WKNDR brings together desert stays and practical guides shaped by life in the desert. Here you’ll find places to stay next to Joshua Tree National Park, trip-planning advice, local notes, and stories from our time here.

Explore our guides, read our stories, or stay at one of our homes. Whether you’re here to rest or roam, look up at the night sky or follow a thread of inspiration, this is a place to experience the possibility of the high desert.

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Your Gateway to Joshua Tree

Dusty boots welcome.

WKNDR Getaways are designed to be both an easy landing and a convenient home base, with inviting interiors, thoughtful details, and peaceful views that make settling in effortless.

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WKNDR PARKSIDE

Settle into a quiet stay set against the mountains, right beside the Joshua Tree National Park boundary.

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Take in 360° desert views and dark-sky stargazing at the closest stay to the park’s North Entrance.

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Notes from recent guests

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“I am in love with this place. This was my first time at Joshua Tree, and I loved being so close to the National Park.”
— Michelle
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“The stars were so bright and we could even see the Milky Way from the backyard. I would love to stay here again!”
— Lory
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“I cannot praise this location enough! It was even more beautiful than the pictures could capture.”
— Ryan
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The desert is calling.

Ancient creosote rings, glowing cholla, and the iconic Joshua trees dot the landscape. Roadrunners and jackrabbits sprint across the flats, and coyotes leave tracks in the wash. What looks quiet from a distance reveals an abundance of life the moment you step into it. Come visit and immerse yourself in the wild desert.

Joshua Tree NationAL Park Guides

Practical tips for your trip.

Plan your desert weekend.

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