Joshua Tree National Park

Jumbo Rocks Campground is a fun place to explore the park's bouldered landscape.
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!
Map showing location of park.
Burned Joshua Tree on burned desert landscape
Joshua Tree National Park Implements Fire Restrictions Beginning June 15
Joshua Tree National Park has implemented fire restrictions beginning June 15, due to hot, dry weather conditions and increasing fire danger. The restrictions will remain in effect through October 1, 2026, unless park leadership determines otherwise. The restrictions apply throughout the park, including all campgrounds, backcountry sites, and picnic areas.
Joshua Tree National Park west entrance to close for Jan. 12-17 construction
The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, including the restrooms, will close to inbound and outbound traffic from 6 a.m., Jan. 12 through 7 a.m., Jan. 17. Park Boulevard will also close to vehicle traffic for six miles from the west entrance to Quail Springs Picnic Area. This closure includes the Maze Loop and Bigfoot Trailhead parking areas. Visitors may not drive to or park at these trailheads during the closure. All other park roads are expected to remain open. 
The sky turns hues of pink and purple over a field of Joshua trees.
Photo by NPS / Emily Hassell
people climbing on boulders are silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky
Photo by NPS/Brad Sutton
a little girl smiles while wearing a Jr. Ranger hat and badge
Photo by NPS/Kurt Moses
hiker looks over Hidden Valley
Photo by NPS/Hannah Schwalbe
an historic wood house seen through the missing windshield of an old, rusty vehicle
Photo by NPS/Kurt Moses
Joshua trees grow on a flat plain with boulder outcrops and mountains in the distance
Photo by NPS/Brad Sutton
a fiery sky behind the silhouette of a Joshua tree
Photo by NPS/Brad Sutton
night scene showing stars of the Milky Way over a sign saying "Entering Joshua Tree National Park"
Photo by NPS/Lian Law