Joshua Tree
California · National Park
Joshua Tree is famous for its unique desert landscapes, iconic Joshua trees, and striking rock formations. The park offers excellent opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, and stargazing amidst its serene desert environment.
Campgrounds
- Belle Campground — first come, first served · Year-round; closed in summer (typically June through late August) · $25 · 3,860 ft
- Black Rock Campground — Year-round; some sites close in summer (typically June through late August) · 94 sites · $35 · 4,047 ft · reserve
- Black Rock Equestrian Campground — 21 sites · reserve
- Hidden Valley Campground — first come, first served · Year-round · $13–$25 · 4,210 ft
- Indian Cove Campground — Year-round · 97 sites · $18–$55 · 3,227 ft · reserve
- Ryan Campground — Year-round · 30 sites · $5–$30 · 4,336 ft · reserve
- Jumbo Rocks Campground — Year-round · 119 sites · $15–$30 · 4,340 ft · reserve
- White Tank Campground — first come, first served · Year-round · $25 · 3,822 ft
- Sheep Pass Group Campground — Year-round · 6 sites · $55 · 4,528 ft · reserve
- Cottonwood Campground — Year-round; Loop B typically closes in summer and Loop A may become first-come, first-served · 59 sites · $35–$55 · 3,000 ft · reserve
Top trails
- Ryan Mountain Trail — 2.9 mi one way
- Hidden Valley — 1.0 mi one way
- Barker Dam — 1.3 mi one way
- Lost Palms Oasis Trail — 7.2 mi out & back
- California Riding and Hiking Trail — 36.4 mi one way
Visiting
Fees — Individual: $15, Senior Lifetime: $80, 4th Grade: $0, Private Vehicle: $30, Access: $0, Military: $0.
Parking: Parking at trailheads and day-use areas is included with the park entrance fee; no additional per-lot charge. During peak periods lots may fill and the park may implement drive-through-only access.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: none. Phone: 760-367-5500.
Facilities: 40 parking areas (Fortynine Palms parking area, Oyster Bar Parking Area, Mojave Plants Parking Area, Hall of Horrors Parking Area, Hemingway Parking Area, Cottonwood Spring Lot), 87 restrooms, drinking water, 5 picnic areas, a visitor center.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 43°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 45°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 0.2 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 70°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 76°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 77°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 71°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 61°F | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 50°F | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 43°F | 0.7 in |
Top spots
- Keys View — POI
- Cholla Cactus Garden — POI
- Wonderland of Rocks — POI
- Hidden Valley — POI
- Arch Rock — POI
- Skull Rock — POI
- Lost Palms Oasis — POI
- Ryan Mountain — POI
- Jumbo Rocks — POI
- Barker Dam — POI
Coordinates: 33.8734, -115.9010. Official website.
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