790,636 acres
Park Size
3,064,400
Annual Visitors
191 mi
Trail Miles
500
Campsites
About Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park protects nearly 800,000 acres where two distinct desert ecosystems converge. The higher, cooler Mojave Desert is home to the park's namesake Joshua trees, while the lower Colorado Desert features ocotillo and cholla cacti. The park's jumbled granite monoliths make it one of the world's premier rock climbing destinations, with over 8,000 established routes. At night, the park's remote location and lack of light pollution create one of the darkest skies in Southern California.
Park Highlights
- Joshua Trees
- Skull Rock
- Keys View
- Cholla Cactus Garden
- Hidden Valley
- Barker Dam
Activities
Wildlife
Visitor Information
$30
Entrance Fee
Spring, Fall
Best Seasons
Visitor Tips
- Bring plenty of water - no water available in the park
- Visit during spring for wildflower blooms
- Stay for sunset at Keys View
- Summer temperatures can exceed 100F