Joshua Tree National Park
California
Dark skies
🟢 🟡 🔴 hikes
$30
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!
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Entrance fees
$30.00 — Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00 — Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00 — Entrance - Per Person
Hours
Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. Some areas of the park are designated for day use only. Visitor centers keep separate hours; please see descriptions.
Conditions
Dark skies · DarkSky-certified (Bortle 4)
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 75°F
☀️ 103°/74°
☁️ 105°/78°
☁️ 106°/80°
Things to do
Stargazing at Joshua Tree
🟢 Hike Cholla Cactus Garden
🟢 Hike Skull Rock
Attend a Ranger Stroll
Birding at Joshua Tree
Hike Boy Scout Trail
🔴 Hike Fortynine Palms Oasis
Drive Park Boulevard
Campgrounds
Belle Campground
Hidden Valley Campground
White Tank Campground
Visitor centers
Black Rock Nature Center
Cottonwood Visitor Center
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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