Question by Lunapaws: Is camping better at Angeles Forest or Joshua tree?
i’m going on a 7 day vision quest of water only fasting and meditation in the (semi) wilderness.
I won’t be moving around much, and would like a measure of isolation but have a camp somewhat close for safety.
Angeles Forest is the closest and my original plan, but a friend recommended Joshua tree. seems like cool geography, but also more for climbing (next trip!) than fasting. Any thoughts?
Best answer:
Answer by Bugs
I recommend Wolf Creek
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Joshua tree is known for it’s ability to cause an inner peace with the solitude of the desert, and now is the best time to go there. Indian cove is one of the more popular camping sites and it is possible to reserve a site there. In the park at Hidden valley campground, a first come first served campground, there are a few trails leading out from there to what many believe are old native religious sites and many have said to have had interesting experiences there. Go climbing at least some bouldering putting yourself at one with your surroundings opens the mind to what God may want you to hear. In a Christian perspective Christ wandered in the desert for forty days and Joshua Tree is as close to the biblical desert we have around here.
I would say you can get away from people in both places. It is really up to you whether you want the desert or the mountains.
Go to Joshua Tree for the Desert.
Go to Angeles Forest for the Mountains.