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Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park · CA

Alerts and closures

  • Park Closure

    Geology Tour Road Temporarily Closed

    The park received a significant amount of rain. Due to flooding, Geology Tour Road is temporarily closed. Please use caution while traveling on all other roads in the park.

  • Caution

    Partial Trail Closure of West Side Loop

    There is a partial trail closure of West Side Loop trail in the Black Rock area to allow for trail crew and volunteers to conduct trail repairs. Sections of West Side will be closed to all forms of traffic, Equestrians and hikers will have to take one of the connector trails along Black Rock Canyon to bypass the planned work. Estimated reopening date is November.

  • Caution

    Oasis of Mara Trail Partial Closure

    Due to a heavy flooding event, the Oasis of Mara Trail is closed past the Oasis.

  • Caution

    Inaccurate Third-Party Apps

    Some third-party hiking apps are providing inaccurate trail and safety information to users. Please use the official NPS app for accurate information.

    Details on nps.gov

About

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself!

Things to do: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Group Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing

Entry and fees

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle

    7-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days.

    $30

  • Entrance - Motorcycle

    Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

    $25

  • Entrance - Per Person

    7-day entrance fee, per person on foot or bike.

    $15

Fees change. Confirm on nps.gov before you go.