Forty Nine Palms Oasis is one of five recognized oases in Joshua Tree National Park. Over 50 native California Fan Palms and localized dense vegetation are nestled deep within a rugged, sheltered canyon. Because bighorn sheep and other wildlife are drawn to this rare and delicate desert resource, this is a day-use area only.

The trail begins amid large boulders and arid desert scrub

After a steep climb, Forty Nine Palms Oasis emerges from a deep, rugged canyon

A dense cluster of California Fan Palms

Useful as they are majestic, palm oases provide shade and shelter in an otherwise inhospitable environment

Forty Nine Palms Oasis extends further up-canyon where more secluded groves await