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Campout 03 of 08 · November 13–15, 2026 · Wolf hosts

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park

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Boulders the size of houses and some of the darkest skies in Southern California. A desert playground for scrambling and stargazing.

Campout~130 mi from Encinitas~2.5 hr driveElev. ~3,000 ft

Getting there

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Directions and the NOAA forecast use the campground’s coordinates.

What it costs

Dad · YMCA member / non-member$104 / $115
Child · YMCA member / non-member$68 / $76

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