Joshua Tree National Park, California   Belle Campground is a fine local campground; a great nearby hotel is Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree National Park has pretty nature scenery for your viewing contentment. Joshua Tree National Park has glorious outdoors recreation, so you may enjoy yourself while here. Joshua Tree National Park has a large amount of natural beauty; it's a site where everyone has a glorious time. Camping at Twentynine Palms Resort is always a tremendous experience; after a long day outdoors Best Western Garden Inn & Suites     is a great spot to spend a night or two. It's a popular place to travel to for folks coming from Twentynine Palms. Throughout the summer at Joshua Tree National Park highs are frequently in the 100's, and all through the night it cools down to the 70's. Highs all through the winter are typically in the 60's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Joshua Tree National Park. Going to Joshua Tree National Park is a nice idea when you need to get out of the house. Be careful coming to Joshua Tree National Park, you might not ever want to go home again. Why not camp at Indian Cove Campground since you're here at Joshua Tree National Park, and there are plenty of people from Twentynine Palms here. Joshua Tree National Park is a wonderful spot to visit for more than one day, Jumbo Rocks Campground is a wonderful spot       is a great spot to spend a night or two. It's a popular place to travel to for folks coming from Twentynine Palms. Throughout the summer at Joshua Tree National Park highs are frequently in the 100's, and all through the night it cools down to the 70's. Highs all through the and after a long day outdoors Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twenty Nine Palms, Ca is a fine site to spend a night or two. Circle C Lodge is a good spot to get some rest. There are loads of exciting endeavors for everyone. 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 FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee JOSHUA TREE PASS $25.00 for 12 Months VEHICLE $10.00 for 7 Days WALK-IN $5.00 for 7 Days Special Use Permits INCIDENTAL BUSINESS PERMIT SPECIAL PARK USES 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; $10 camping fee; water and flush toilets; horse camp Cottonwood Open All Year 3,000' elevation; 62 sites, $10 camping fee; 3 group sites, $25 camping fee; water and flush toilets Hidden Valley Open All Year 4,200' elevation; 39 sites; no fee; no water Indian Cove Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year 3,200' elevation; 101 sites, $10 camping fee; 13 group sites, $20/$35 camping fee; no water Jumbo Rocks Open All Year 4,400' elevation; 125 sites; no camping fee; no water Ryan Open All Year 4,300' elevation; 31 sites; no camping fee; no water; horse camp Sheep Pass Make Reservations by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP Open All Year 4,500' elevation; 6 group sites; $20/$35 camping fee; 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 User input for Joshua Tree National Park, California: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Joshua Tree National Park, California Local climate location: TWENTYNINE PALMS 5 miles away Find a Business in or near Joshua Tree National Park Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 34.16 Longitude: -116.05 California Public Lands Complete list of all Public Lands in California Outdoors Recreation Near Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California, the metro area neareast to Joshua Tree National Park. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. 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California Outdoors Index Campgrounds Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California Paddling Rivers Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California Other National Parks Near Joshua Tree National Park, California Trails Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California Hotels Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California Lakes Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California Beaches Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California Golf Courses Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California Ski Areas Near or in Joshua Tree National Park, California     Circle C Lodge, Twentynine Palms 2.5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Twenty Nine Palms, Ca, Twentynine Palms 3.3 miles away Country Inn 29 Palms, Twentynine Palms 3.3 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Twentynine Palms-Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms 3.5 miles away Best Western Garden Inn & Suites, Twentynine Palms 3.9 miles away Harmony Motel Twentynine Palms, Twentynine Palms 4.2 miles away Yucca Valley Super 8 Motel, Yucca Valley 25.3 miles away Best Western Yucca Valley Hotel & Suites, Yucca Valley 26.2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Indio, Ca, Indio 26.9 miles away Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio 27 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.