California/Arizona Maneuver Area
(Desert Training Center)
WWII
This Camp Young Historical Marker identifies World War II's command
headquarters for General George S. Patton's huge Desert Training
Center. This was established for the training of troops in desert
warfare sometime in 1942. It is located not far south of Indio,
near the present junction of U.S. 10 and where the Cottonwood
Springs Road runs up through the Joshua Tree National
Monument.
If you enjoy WWII history, this is a great
location to imagine the lives of the million soldiers who trained
here.
Cache is a small container located about 75
feet NW of the Historical Marker. A well maintained dirt road leads
to the marker. Take the exit west of the site.
