2.3 mi
Distance
289 ft
Elev. Gain
49m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Turkey Flats Sand Dunes is a loop trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Riverside County, California. It is 2.3 miles long and gains 289 feet. The nearest town is Twentynine Palms, California, about 17 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 546 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 549 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 546 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Twentynine Palms, CA · about 17 mi away
- County:
- Riverside County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Joshua Tree National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:760-367-5500
- Address:74485 National Park Drive · Twentynine Palms, CA · 92277-3597
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Cottonwood Group
10.5 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, CA
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewed No Service
Cottonwood Campground - Joshua Tree National Park
11 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
Twentynine Palms, CA
National Park Reservable
Jumbo Rocks Campground
14.5 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
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Check official pricing124 sitesReservable TentRV Very popular No Service
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