Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.007-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days.
Located in CA.
Boulder scrambling, dark-sky camping, and spring wildflower peaks draw weekend trips.
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…
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Boulder scrambling, dark-sky camping, and spring wildflower peaks draw weekend trips.
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!
Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable
and fall, with an average highs around 85°F (29°C) and average lows around 50°F (10°C) respectively.
are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and not cooling much below 75°F (24°C) at night.
brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights.
It occasionally snows at higher elevations.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.007-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$25.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.007-day entrance fee, per person on foot or bike.
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.
Annual Entrance - Park
$55.00This 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.
Common questions
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.