Joshua Tree National Park — National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA Hours and Location

74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA   92277Driving Directions
Phone: (760)367-5500(760)367-5500 Maps & Directions

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National Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day and may be visited at any time of the 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.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:Open 24 hours
• Monday:Open 24 hours
• Tuesday:Open 24 hours
• Wednesday:Open 24 hours
• Thursday:Open 24 hours
• Friday:Open 24 hours
• Saturday:Open 24 hours

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $25.00 - Entrance Fee
  7-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days.
• $12.00 - Motorcycle or Bicycle Entrance Fee
  7-day entrance permit, per motorcycle or bicycle.
• $12.00 - Walk-in Entrance Fee
  7-day entrance fee, per person on foot.
• $12.00 - Non-commercial Groups - Per Person
  Per-person fee charged to non-commercial groups entering in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 passengers or more.

Entrance Passes:

• $40.00 - Joshua Tree National Park Annual Pass
  This pass is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase. It covers the entrance fee to Joshua Tree National Park for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle. Joshua Tree Annual Passes are available at park entrance stations and visitor centers.

About

Where Two Deserts Meet

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.

Directions

From I-10, take exit 117 for CA Hwy 62 toward 29 Palms/Yucca Valley. This will allow you to access the West Entrance, the North Entrance, Black Rock, and Indian Cove. Take exit 168 off I-10 to come in at the park's South Entrance.

Visitor Centers

Joshua Tree Visitor Center

The first stop for park visitors headed towards the West Entrance. Located in the village of Joshua Tree on Park Blvd. just south of Hwy 62. Exhibits, bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby. Oasis Visitor Center

Located at the Oasis of Mara in Twentynine Palms. Exhibits, bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic tables. Cottonwood Visitor Center

Near the South Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Exhibits, bookstore, water, and flush toilets onsite. Picnic area nearby. Black Rock Nature Center

Located in the heart of beautiful Black Rock Campground. Bookstore, water, flush toilets, picnic area.

Weather

Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average highs around 85°F (29°C) and average lows around 50°F (10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) at night.

Permits and Reservations Information