Giant Rock overview
Giant Rock
Visitors to Giant Rock can explore the surrounding area and take in the stunning natural landscape of the Mojave Desert. The rock itself is an impressive sight, and visitors can climb up to the top for panoramic views of the desert. The area is also rich in history, and visitors can learn about the Native American tribes who consider the rock a sacred site, as well as the more recent history of UFO sightings and conspiracy theories. For those interested in spiritual or metaphysical practices, there are meditation and healing retreats held at the rock throughout the year. Overall, Giant Rock is a unique and fascinating destination that offers something for everyone.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
- Running Deer Park
- Wilderness Bighorn Mountain
- Sunburst Park
- Desert Christ Park
- Remembrance Park
- Yucca Valley Park
Campgrounds
- Bighorn Mountain Wilderness Dispersed
- Joshua Tree Lake
- Lazy H Mobilehome Parkdirections
- Black Rock - Joshua Tree National Park
- Black Rock Canyon Campground
- Black Rock Canyon
Fishing spots
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Giant Rock as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Giant Rock
What is Giant Rock?
A point of interest in California tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no public feeds.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get there?
Tap Directions in the hero above for Google Maps driving directions, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the spot.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this POI, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other points of interest near here
Snoflo-tracked landmarks within driving distance of Giant Rock.