Joshua Tree National Park
National park · CA, USA
Joshua Tree National Park in CA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
Free admission.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Drinking water, Picnic areas, Showers, Wi-Fi.
Before you go
- Limits
- Pets are not allowed on hiking trails, except for the Oasis of Mara trail
- Limits
- Dogs must always be on a leash and can't be more than 100 feet from a road
- Limits
- Belle campground can accommodate up to 35 feet but most only accommodate 25-30 feet RV's
- Getting there
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
History
- Opened
- 1994
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened