Joshua Tree National Park
Closure Caution See 4 current alerts
Current alerts (4)
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Closure
Geology Tour Road Temporarily Closed
The park received a significant amount of rain. Due to flooding, Geology Tour Road is temporarily closed. Please use caution while traveling on all other roads in the park.
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Caution
Partial Trail Closure of West Side Loop
There is a partial trail closure of West Side Loop trail in the Black Rock area to allow for trail crew and volunteers to conduct trail repairs. Sections of West Side will be closed to all forms of traffic, Equestrians and hikers will have to take one of the connector trails along Black Rock Canyon to bypass the planned work. Estimated reopening date is November.
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Oasis of Mara Trail Partial Closure
Due to a heavy flooding event, the Oasis of Mara Trail is closed past the Oasis.
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Inaccurate Third-Party Apps
Some third-party hiking apps are providing inaccurate trail and safety information to users. Please use the official NPS app for accurate information.
Hours
Joshua Tree National Park
| Every day | All Day |
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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.
Visitor centers
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
| Every day | 7:30AM - 5:00PM |
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Open all year.
Black Rock Nature Center
Black Rock Nature Center
| Monday – Friday | Closed |
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| Saturday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
The Nature Center is open on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8:00-11:00am and 12:00pm-4:00pm. It is closed from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Hours may vary depending on staff availability, especially in the summer.
Summer Hours (June 1st):
The Nature Center is open Saturdays and Sunday from 9am-4pm and closed Monday through Friday.
Cottonwood Visitor Center
Cottonwood Visitor Center
| Monday – Sunday | 8:30AM - 4:00PM |
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Open all year.
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center
| Monday – Sunday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center is located in Twentynine Palms, California.
About this park
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!