Here are details about the Joshua Tree Gathering.
- When: Friday, Jan 18 to Sunday Jan 20, 2008
- Where: Jumbo Rock Campground will be the base of operations
- Who: Anyone with a camera – digital, film, glass plate, it doesn’t matter
- Why: to photograph the wonders of Joshua Tree National Park and share experiences with other photographers
- Cost: There is no cost for the Gathering but the entry fee to the park is $15 and camping fees are about $15/night.
Directions
Joshua Tree National Park is located in the high desert north of Palm Springs. If coming from the west, exit I-10 on to CA-62 just east of the Palm Springs exit. In the town of Joshua Tree look for signs directing you to the park on your right.
Jumbo Rock Campground
Camping is first come, first served. The campground is the largest in the park but it can fill up quickly. Plan to arrive early on Friday to ensure you get a spot. I’ll post the location of my campsite on the bulletin board at the park entrance.
As an alternative to camping there are convenient hotels and motels in the town of Twentynine Palms.
What to Bring
- Camera gear
- Camping gear (be prepared for cold – bring a warm sleeping bag)
- Warm clothes (including gloves or mittens if you are an early morning shooter)
- Sturdy shoes
- Water (the park has no water, drinking or otherwise)
- Food (we’ll have a campfire Saturday night so bring something to share)
- Bundle of firewood (if everyone brings one bundle we’ll have pleanty for a warm campfire)
Highlights
- Barker Dam – may have water
- Wall Street Mill
- Cholla Gardens
- Ocotillo Patch
- Wonderland of Rocks
- Hidden Valley
- Lost Horse Mine
- Desert Queen Ranch
- And more…
If interested, add a comment to this post.
See photographs on my website.
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