Joshua Tree National Park Custom Search Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below 3,000 feet, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern part of the park and features natural gardens of creosote bush, ocotillo, and cholla cactus. The higher, moister, and slightly cooler Mojave Desert is the special habitat of the Joshua tree. In addition to Joshua tree forests, the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting geologic displays found in California’s deserts. Five fan palm oases also dot the park, indicating those few areas where water occurs naturally and wildlife abounds.     CONTACTS Email - JOTR_Info@nps.gov Fax- 760-367-6392 Write to 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277-3597 Phone Visitor Information - 760-367-5500 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The park is always open. Visitor centers are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Getting There CAR - Joshua Tree National Park lies 140 miles east of Los Angeles. You can approach it from the west via Interstate 10 and Hwy 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway). The north entrances to the park are located at Joshua Tree Village and the city of Twentynine Palms. The south entrance at Cottonwood Spring, which lies 25 miles east of Indio, can be approached from the east or west, also via Interstate 10. Weather & Climate Days are typically clear with less than 25 precent humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall,with an average high/low of 85 and 50?F (29 and 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) until the early hours of the morning. Accessibility Bajada All-access Nature Trail, Oasis of Mara Nature Trail, Cap Rock Nature Trail,and Keys View CAMPING Belle Open All Year 3,800' elevation; 18 sites; no fee; no water Black Rock Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year 4,000' elevation; 100 sites Cottonwood Open All Year 3,000' elevation; 62 sites Hidden Valley Open All Year 4,200' elevation; 39 sites; no water Indian Cove Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year 3,200' elevation Jumbo Rocks Open All Year 4,400' elevation; 125 sites; no water Ryan Open All Year 4,300' elevation; 31 sites; no water; horse camp Sheep Pass Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year 4,500' elevation; 6 group sites; no water White Tank Open All Year 3,800' elevation; 15 sites; no camping fee; no water FACILITIES BLACK ROCK NATURE CENTER Phone - 760-365-9585 Location - Black Rock Canyon Exhibits - yes Available Facilities - water, flush toilets, public telephone, bookstore COTTONWOOD VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location - Cottonwood Spring Exhibits - yes Available Facilities - water, flush toilets, bookstore OASIS VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - 760-367-5500 Location - Oasis of Mara in Twentynine Palms Special Programs - Request a personal orientation to the park. Talks are given on the patio when staffing permits. Exhibits - yes Available Facilities - water, flush toilets, telephone, bookstore, beverages   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Joshua Tree National Park.   Campgrounds Near Joshua Tree National Park: Twentynine Palms Resort, Twentynine Palms, 0 miles away Knott Sky Park Campground, San Bernardino County, 3 miles away Indian Cove Campground, San Bernardino County, 8 miles away Belle Campground, Riverside County, 9 miles away Jumbo Rocks Campground, Riverside County, 10 miles away Sheep Pass Campground, Riverside County, 10 miles away Sheep Pass Group Campground, Riverside County, 10 miles away   Hotels Near Joshua Tree National Park: Country Inn 29 Palms, Twentynine Palms , 3 miles away Hotel 29 Palms Twentynine Palms / Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms , 3 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms , 4 miles away BEST WESTERN Gardens Hotel, Twentynine Palms , 4 miles away Harmony Motel, Twentynine Palms , 4 miles away Super 8 Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area, Yucca Valley , 26 miles away Best Western Yucca Valley Hotel & Suites, Yucca Valley , 26 miles away   Trails Near Joshua Tree National Park: Ryan Mountain Trail, Riverside County , 11 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1269 feet elevation difference Cholla Garden Nature Trail, Riverside County , 16 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 38 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Joshua Tree National Park: Bear Mountain, California , 56 miles away, 1665 foot drop, 12 lifts, 34 runs Snow Summit, California , 58 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 14 lifts, 31 runs Snow Valley, California , 68 miles away, 1041 foot drop, 11 lifts, 30 runs   Public Lands Near Joshua Tree National Park: Salton Sea State Park, California , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Joshua Tree National Park: Roadrunner Dunes, Twentynine Palms , 1 miles away Desert Winds Combat Center Golf, Twentynine Palms , 10 miles away