Natural History Wanderings

Park Closures

Joshua Tree National Park is modifying operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We are working to increase access to the park in a phased approach.

Closed

• Visitor centers
• Group campsites

Cancellations

• All programs
• All permits for special use activities through May 31, 2020

Open

• Park entrances. Entrance stations will be staffed regularly but will not be collecting fees.
• Roads and parking lots
• Trails
• Family campsites, aka individual sites. Campers should pay for their campsite as normal, following instructions at each campground.
• Most bathroom facilities