This is one of the places I yearned to go back to this winter. Belle Campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
We’ve been to some nice campgrounds. Lots of nice campgrounds. But I always prefer the ones where we can get away from people and enjoy nature.
I particularly like ones where I can stumble out of the RV in the morning and the scenery is right there waiting for me.
This is one of those special places.
I think I could spend all winter here. Except we need to flush our tanks and pick up some water and propane once in awhile! In a place like this, we don’t leave until we have to.
Just down the way is Jumbo Rocks, where I made the photo of the best sunset ever, and the big round rocks. It’s the most popular campground, but the crowds make it less desirable to me. Plus the campsites are really close together and it’s all cramped in there. Our RV wouldn’t fit. Even if it did, I would rather stay at Belle where the beauty is all mine in the morning.
Whenever I’ve been to Belle, I’m the only person out photographing at sunrise. It is one of the most peaceful and enjoyable places. Maybe the most beautiful campground in California. Although there is alot of competition for that title.
I love California 🙂
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Although you can’t see it, our RV is on the other side of the rocks. I made this photo right in the campground.
I just love this image and I can see why you love this place Anne. Definitely a place I need to visit sometime soon.
I highly recommend it Len, it’s one of my favourite National Parks. Thanks for your comments!
I agree Anne, the wild feeling of the campgrounds in Joshua Tree is something special. Not long ago they were all free as well, but it was often hard to find a site. I think the minimal amount they’re asking is a steal for your own little piece of desert paradise.
It certainly is! I guess every time I have been there it has been off season, when the kids are in school, and it’s nice and quiet then. I find it one of the most peaceful places, I could just hang out in the campground for days! Thanks for your visit and comments Russ.
What a beautiful picture of the beautiful landscape! The tree is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your kind comments Mary!
Beautiful shot, Anne.
Thank you very much Fred!
I love sunrise/sunset shots, all the colors in the sky. It’s funny I notice them more living in Mexico than I did back in Chicago. It’s funny how a place can really change your perspective.
It certainly can. I notice the most gorgeous sunsets in the desert. Often sunrise isn’t very dramatic but sunset is. Other places have better sunrises. Some places have too much pollution to get either. So travelling really can change your perspective on time and light. Thanks for your comments Devlin!
Great article.
Thank you for sharing this article.
Glad you enjoyed it Udi.