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Joshua Tree National Park Map |
| Joshua Tree National Park Location |
Riverside County & San Bernardino County, California, USA |
| Joshua Tree National Park Nearest city |
Twentynine Palms, San BernardinoNearest city: Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino |
| Joshua Tree National Park Coordinates |
33°47′18.22″N 115°53′53.60″W |
| Joshua Tree National Park Area |
789,745 acres (3,196 km²) |
| Joshua Tree National Park Established |
October 31, 1994 Established: October 31, 1994 |
| Joshua Tree National Park Visitors |
1,256,421 (in 2006) |
| Joshua Tree National Park Governing body |
National Park Service |
Joshua Tree National Park USA Visitor Center - Oasis Visitor Center
- Open: All Year 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Phone: 760-367-5500
- Location: Oasis of Mara in Twentynine Palms
- Special Programs: Park videos are shown upon request between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Exhibits: yes
- Available Facilities: water, flush toilets, telephone, bookstore, beverages, picnic tables
Joshua Tree National Park USA Visitor Center - Joshua Tree Visitor Center
- Open: All Year 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Phone: 760-366-1855
- Location: South of Hwy 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway) on Park Boulevard in the Village of Joshua Tree
- Special Programs: Park videos are shown upon request.
- Exhibits: yes
- Available Facilities: bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby
Joshua Tree National Park USA Visitor Center - Cottonwood Visitor Center
- Open: All Year 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Cottonwood Spring
- Special Programs: Park videos are shown upon request.
- Exhibits: yes
- Available Facilities: water, flush toilets, bookstore onsite; picnic area nearby
Joshua Tree National Park USA Visitor Center - Black Rock Nature Center
- Open: October through May
Daily (except Friday) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays Noon to 8:00 p.m.
- Phone: 760-367-3001
- Location: Black Rock Canyon
- Exhibits: yes
- Available Facilities: water, flush toilets, bookstore, picnic area
| Averages & Records |
| Joshua Tree National Park USA Weather - Average High: |
83°F |
| Joshua Tree National Park USA Weather - Average Low: |
49°F |
| Joshua Tree National Park USA Weather - Warmest Month: |
July |
| Joshua Tree National Park USA Weather - Coolest Month: |
December |
| Joshua Tree National Park USA Weather - Wettest Month: |
August |
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Operating Hours in Oasis Visitor Center
Open All Year
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located at park headquarters in Twentynine Palms, at the junction of Utah Trail and National Park Drive.
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Operating Hours in Joshua Tree Visitor Center
Open All Year
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located one block south of Hwy 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway) on Park Boulevard in Joshua Tree Village.
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Operating Hours in Cottonwood Visitor Center
Open All Year
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Located eight miles north of Interstate 10 at Cottonwood Spring.
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Operating Hours in Black Rock Nature Center
Open October through May
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on Friday
Noon to 8 p.m. on Friday
Located in Black Rock Campground.
Joshua Tree National Park Direction |
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| Campgrounds |
Elevation in feet |
Sites |
Fees |
Group
Sites |
Group
Fees |
Horse
Camp |
Water |
| Belle |
3,800 |
18 |
$10 |
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| Black Rock |
4,000 |
100 |
$15 |
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$15 |
yes |
| Cottonwood |
3,000 |
62 |
$15 |
3 |
$30 |
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yes |
| Hidden Valley |
4,200 |
39 |
$10 |
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| Indian Cove |
3,200 |
101 |
$15 |
13 |
$25/40 |
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| Jumbo Rocks |
4,400 |
124 |
$10 |
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| Ryan |
4,300 |
31 |
$10 |
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$10 |
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| Sheep Pass |
4,500 |
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6 |
$25/40 |
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| White Tank |
3,800 |
15 |
$10 |
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Joshua Tree National Park Nature walks inside the park include:
Hidden Valley
Echinocereus engelmannii in bloom and Cylindropuntia bigelovii
Indian Cove
Joshua Tree National Park Cholla Cactus Garden
Longer trails include:
Lost Horse Mine
Lost Palms Oasis
Fortynine Palms Oasis
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Backcountry Roads
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Backpacking
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Birding
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Camping
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Geology Motor Tour
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Hiking
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Horseback Riding
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Keys Ranch Tour
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Mountain Biking
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Nature Walks
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Ranger Programs
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Rock Climbing
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Stargazing
- Joshua Tree National Park USA Activities - Wildflower Viewing
- Joshua Tree National Park - Visitor Centers
- Joshua Tree National Park - Keys View
- Joshua Tree National Park - Black Rock Canyon
- Joshua Tree National Park - Skull Rock
- Joshua Tree National Park - Indian Cove
- Joshua Tree National Park - Cottonwood Spring
- Joshua Tree National Park - Covington Flats
- Joshua Tree National Park - Animals:
- Amphibians
- Birds
- Insects, Spiders, Centipedes, Millipedes
- Mammals
- Reptiles
- Joshua Tree National Park - Plants
- Cacti / Desert Succulents
- Trees and Shrubs
- Fan Palm Oases
- Cryptobiotic Crusts
- Joshua Tree National Park - Environmental Factors
- Joshua Tree National Park - Natural Features & Ecosystems
- Deserts
- Faults
- Geologic Formations
- Mountains
- Wilderness
- Joshua Desert Retreats
- The Desert Lily B & B
- Yucca Inn & Suites
- Miracle Springs Resort
Joshua Tree National Park USA Lodging Call Toll Free: 1-866-875-8456
Joshua Tree National Park USA Lodging Outside the USA: 1-406-862-8190
Joshua Tree National Park - Lodging Outside the Park Palm Springs, California:
Alpine Gardens Hotel
Calla Lily Inn
The Chase Hotel |
Desert Hills Palm Springs
El Rancho Lodge
Palm Mountain Resort |
Palm Springs Hotel California
The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn
Village Inn |
| Private Non-commercial Vehicle |
$ 10.00 (Seven Day Pass) |
| Individual Entry (Bike, Foot) |
$ 5.00 (Seven Day Pass) |
| Annual Pass |
$ 25.00 (Season) |
| Gold Access Passport (Blind or permanently disabled individuals) |
Free (Lifetime - good in all national parks) |
| Golden Age Passport (one time fee - for those 62+ years young) |
$ 10.00 (Lifetime - good in all national parks) |
| Golden Eagle Passport (good one year from date of purchase) |
$ 50.00 (good in all national parks) |
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Trail
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Distance
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| Joshua Tree National Park - Boy Scout |
16 miles 25.8 km |
| Joshua Tree National Park - 49 Palms Oasis |
3 miles
4.8 km |
| Joshua Tree National Park - Lost Horse Mine/Mtn. |
4 miles
6.4 km |
| Joshua Tree National Park - Lost Palms Oasis |
8 miles 11.2 km |
| Joshua Tree National Park - Mastodon Peak |
3 miles
4.8 km |
| Joshua Tree National Park - Ryan Mountain |
3 miles
4.8 km |
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