Oasis of Mara Trailhead

Sunset at Oasis of Mara

NPS / Glauco Puig-Santana

Quick Facts

Amenities

13 listed

Benches/Seating, Information, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Flush, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Drinking/Potable

The Oasis of Mara Trail is a peaceful, 0.5-mile paved trail that winds around a fan palm oasis. The trail is great for visitors looking for an easy stroll and offers a fantastic opportunity for birdwatching. Watch for common birds such as cactus wren, phainopepla, and Gambel's quail. Along the trail are educational signs about Native American history, knowledge, and modern connection to the area.  

Among the five fan palm oases in Joshua Tree National Park, the Oasis of Mara is one of the easiest to visit and see. The trailhead is located at park headquarters in Twentynine Palms, CA. The trail is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. 

To learn more about the Oasis of Mara, click here. 

Stats

• Length: 0.5 miles
• Surface material: paved sidewalk
• Elevation Gain: minimal
• This is a loop trail

Parking

There are:

• 2 van accessible spaces
• 45 standard parking spaces

Restrooms

The restrooms have:

• grab bars in all larger stalls intended for wheelchair users
• running water
• the men's restroom has:
  • 1 standard urinal
  • 1 lowered urinal
  • 1 standard stall
  • 1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users
• the women's restroom has:
  • a child-sized changing table
  • 3 standard stalls
  • 1 larger stall intended for wheelchair users

Drinking Water

There is a drinking fountain and water bottle filling station near the restrooms.