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Visiting the Ranch Listed as a National Historic Register Site, the property is located in a remote, rocky canyon in Joshua Tree National Park. To preserve its historic character, admission to the ranch is restricted to guided walking tours. The tours are a half-mile in length and last 90 minutes. Group size is limited to 25 people.
Tour Schedule Tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from October through May. Weekday tours vary during the season and are listed on the Ranger Program schedule.
Cost The tour costs $5.00 per person aged 12 and over and $2.50 for children 6 to 11. Children under six are admitted free. Senior and Access Pass (Golden Age and Golden Access pasport) holders pay $2.50. There is also a $15.00 per car entrance fee good for a seven-day visit to the park. Entrance fees are payable at park entrance stations.
Reservations Tours fill quickly on weekends and holidays and reservations are recommended. You may book a tour by calling 760-367-5555 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. any day of the week. Space will not be reserved until payment is received; credit cards are accepted. Tickets may also be purchased prior to the day of the tour at the Joshua Tree and Oasis Visitor centers or, space available, at the ranch gate on the day of the tour.
Directions To find the ranch, pass the entrance to Hidden Valley Campground, turn left at the Y-intersection, follow the road approximately two miles to the locked gate. Your guide will meet you there. (See map.) Please arrive at the ranch gate 15 minutes prior to your tour.
Safety & Comfort Sturdy walking shoes, drinking water, sunscreen, and a hat will add to your comfort. It is wise to bring a coat with you; the walk can get chilly when the wind blows.
Smoking and eating are not allowed during the tour. Camcorders and cameras are permitted but camera tripods are not. (You may inquire about special tours for photographers and other artists.)
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