📍In Joshua Tree National Park, the “backcountry” refers to remote & undeveloped areas of the park—away from roads, campgrounds, and facilities🚽 🚙 … 🔎 It’s rugged and natural, and while YES there are challenges and you have to PREPARE —it’s SO dang peaceful ✨. 📌 Joshua Tree’s one of USA’s most visited NP’s, and after seeing the LONG lines + overflowing popular areas, the quiet backcountry was a welcome reprieve. Granted—MAY is HOT in Joshua Tree 🥵—SAVE for a FALL experience—it will be perfect. 🍁 ⚠️ When venturing into the backcountry, you MUST be self-reliant—there are zero amenities and few marked trails. It’s critical to: 📌 Have offline GPS, like maps.me or pre-download your map on alltrails 📌Leave No Trace to preserve the wild environment 🙏 Learn more at leavenotraceorg. In Joshua Tree, to camp in the backcountry: 📌 Permits are required at reservation.gov. 📌Camp < 1 mile from trailhead & 500 feet from any trail or water source. (Search for spaces other camper...