Joshua Tree National Park
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Joshua Tree at a glance
- Best time
- January–February, May–November
- Trip length
- 2–3 days
- Don't miss
- Skull Rock and Keys View
- Nearby city
- Twentynine Palms, CA
Explore this park
Alerts(3)
Annual Summer Closures and Restrictions in Effect
NPS detailsThe 49 Palms trail along with some campgrounds, facilities, and areas have adjusted availability during the summer. For the full list of changes, please visit our Summer Closures page.
Oasis of Mara Trail Partial Closure
Due to a heavy flooding event, the Oasis of Mara Trail is closed past the Oasis.
Inaccurate Third-Party Apps
NPS detailsSome third-party hiking apps are providing inaccurate trail and safety information to users. Please use the official NPS app for accurate information.
Common questions
Planning Joshua Tree
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 3 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permits and Joshua Tree National Park Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
