Tickets Now on Sale… Climb Smart 2023 in Joshua Tree On December 1-3, 2023 Climb Smart will take place INSIDE of Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), offering education, stewardship, and connection to the climbing community. As in years past, we’ll stay at the Indian Cove Group Campground & Amphitheater.   BUY YOUR TICKETS today!  |… Read More

Park Implements New Backpacking Permit System Date: February 1, 2023 Contact: Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520 Now backpackers can obtain backpacking permits digitally at recreation.gov as of February 1, 2023, and the new system will be fully implemented on March 1, 2023. During the month of February as the system transitions, backpackers may continue to self-register at… Read More

49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Re-Opens As of Thursday, April 27, 2023, 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail will re-open! Previously as released by Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520       Beginning January 9, 2023, and lasting through late April 2023, Joshua Tree National Park managers will close the 49 Palms Trail to allow necessary maintenance to take place. This closure will begin… Read More