Doberman Mine aka 1947 - 29 Palms

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In the desert near Joshua Tree National Park is an amazing little secret of the desert, Doberman Mine. Doberman Mine isn't the main attraction, it is the remnants of the abandoned mining camp that still remains. Most of the structures are now just foundations, but there are a few rock structures a...Read More
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Highlights of Doberman Mine aka 1947 - 29 Palms

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
2278 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
1947
Nearest Town
Yucca Valley
Nearest Services
Yucca Valley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management/Joshua Tree National Park
District
Barstow Field Office/Joshua Tree National Park

Overview

In the desert near Joshua Tree National Park is an amazing little secret of the desert, Doberman Mine. Doberman Mine isn't the main attraction, it is the remnants of the abandoned mining camp that still remains. Most of the structures are now just foundations, but there are a few rock structures around the area that are amazing to see. With over a dozen foundations and structures still remaining, this can easily be a stop when enjoying an overland trip down Old Dale Road or in the high desert of Southern California.

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13 Waypoints
41 Trail Photos
7 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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