The Mohave Desert’s spiny guardians inspired the legendary Irish band “U2” to name its 1987 hit album Joshua Tree, and the National Park named for the agaves is one of California’s most ...

Rates start at $201 per night for glamping tents. Location: Pioneertown (16 miles from West Entrance) While not located within Joshua Tree itself, this iconic motel is nestled within Pioneertown.

About an hour from Palm Springs and just 20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, 28 Palms Ranch offers an excellent opportunity for Southern California glamping in a Mongolian-style yurt.