National Park • California

Joshua Tree by Tesla

Bizarre yucca trees, granite boulders scattered like dice, and after sunset: absolute silence beneath the Milky Way. Joshua Tree is the desert classic of Southern California’s parks — and thanks to the Indio Supercharger, just 30 charging minutes from Palm Springs.

Tesla desert road trip near Joshua Tree, Southern California

Desert, rocks, night sky

Explore Hidden Valley and Arch Rock on short hikes and save the Keys View overlook for sunset. At night Joshua Tree becomes an observatory — tree silhouettes against the Milky Way are the park’s signature shot.

Free camping on BLM land

On the park’s south side you camp free on BLM land with no reservation — where the park itself charges $30. No water, no services: exactly what the cooler, kitchen set, and Camp Mode in your package are for. Charge at the Indio Supercharger (30 minutes).

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5 Days • Southern California

Surf & Desert Escapade

The perfect short trip: Surf La Jolla beaches in the morning, hike through desert canyons in the afternoon, stargaze in the Anza-Borrego Desert at night. Relax in hip Palm Springs and experience California's incredible diversity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Superchargers in Indio (south side, 30 min) and Palm Springs; Level 2 chargers in Twentynine Palms on the north side. A full battery easily covers a whole park day.

Yes — dispersed camping on the BLM land south of the park is free and legal. Rule number one: pack it in, pack it out.

Over 104 °F in summer — visit October through April. The desert cools sharply at night; Camp Mode keeps the cabin steadily comfortable.

The 5-day Surf & Desert Escapade from San Diego reaches Palm Springs and Joshua Tree on day 4 — the perfect short tour.

Absolutely: mid-century architecture, pools, and restaurants after the desert — with charging everywhere. Many pair one night of desert camping with one night of Palm Springs comfort.

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