Family Style Star gazing Yurt

Forty miles east of Palm Springs along Highway 62, the Family Style Star Gazing Yurt on Mesa Drive trades resort amenities for something the Coachella Valley cannot offer: near-total darkness above the high Mojave plateau.

The circular canvas structure is built for sky watching, with a yurt's open geometry lending itself to stargazing without leaving camp. Joshua Tree National Park's north boundary begins minutes from the address; Skull Rock and Cholla Cactus Garden are a short drive into the park.

Desert temperatures swing hard after sunset — summer nights can drop 30°F below the afternoon peak. Rated 9.6 across 45 reviews, the property draws guests primarily for silence and dark skies rather than services.