Twenty Nine Palms Resort is located in the town of Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino County, just 1 mile from the Joshua Tree National Park Visitor’s Center. The resort sits in the high desert, where the air is clean, the skies are dark enough for serious stargazing, and the sunsets turn the landscape shades of pink and gold. For dog owners planning a Joshua Tree trip, this is a convenient and pet-friendly base camp with more amenities than you’d expect from a desert resort.
Dogs are welcome on the property, and the surrounding high desert terrain provides plenty of space for leashed walks along quiet roads and open land near the resort. The landscape here feels genuinely remote—you’ll see Joshua trees, desert shrubs, and endless sky rather than the crowded parking lots you get at popular park entrances. Note that dogs are restricted on most trails inside Joshua Tree National Park itself, but they are allowed on paved roads, in campgrounds, and within 100 feet of roads in the park. The Geology Tour Road and the paved nature trails near the visitor center are popular options for dog owners. Between park excursions, the town of Twentynine Palms has several dog-friendly restaurants and shops worth visiting.
The resort itself has a solid lineup of amenities, including tennis courts, an indoor pool, shuffleboard, a game room, spa facilities, a clubhouse with organized activities, and even a par-72 golf course on-site. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, so you can stay connected between rounds of golf and evening walks with your dog. The RV sites and rental accommodations give you flexibility in how you stay, and the resort’s small-town setting means the pace is slower and quieter than what you’d find closer to Palm Springs.
The combination of proximity to the national park and on-site recreation makes this a good fit for travelers who want outdoor adventure and comfortable downtime in equal measure. You can easily spend a full day exploring park roads with your dog, then return to the resort for an evening swim or a round of golf. The dark skies make stargazing particularly rewarding once the sun sets over the desert.
