Iconic granite boulder in Joshua Tree National Park whose twin hollows resemble eye sockets — formed by chemical weathering and rainwater pooling in small depressions over millennia. Roadside stop on Park Boulevard at Jumbo Rocks with an optional 1.7-mile nature trail through monzogranite wonderland.
Field facts
| Region | Riverside County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.9978, -116.0594 |
| Manager | Joshua Tree National Park (NPS) |
| Process | Granite cavernous weathering |
| Trail | 1.7 mi Skull Rock Nature Trail |
| Access | Paved Park Boulevard |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundJUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND0.7 km away
- CampgroundSHEEP PASS GROUP5.4 km away
- CampgroundRyan Campground8.9 km away
- CampgroundIndian Cove Group13.9 km away
- Visitor centerJoshua Tree National Park Visitor Center15.2 km away
- CampgroundINDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND16.2 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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