1-26-26
Out with the old … in with the new! The west entrance new fee stations to Joshua Tree National Park are open as of Friday evening on January 23, 2026. The old single fee station is now a thing of the past. With construction near full completion, the new 4-station entry is now open for […]
12-1-25
Joshua Tree National Park west entrance to close for Dec. 3-5 construction. Release from: Joshua Tree National Park Release Date: December 1, 2025 TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.–The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, including the restrooms, will close to inbound and outbound traffic from 6 a.m., Dec. 3 through 6 p.m., Dec. 5. Park Boulevard […]
9-27-25
New West Entrance Construction Progress Continues! New construction of the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is well underway. The new entrance is being moved less than 1/2 mile south of its current location. You can finally envision the new entrance from these updated photos. When completed in early 2026, it is expected the […]
6-19-25
The park’s west entrance will be closed to inbound and outbound traffic beginning 6am Monday, August 25 through 6pm Thursday, August 29. Visitors must enter or exit the park via Twentynine Palms or Cottonwood entrances. For further details, visit: www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-08-18-west-entrance-closure.htm
4-2-25
COMPROMISED ANCHOR REPORTING HELP KEEP CLIMBING SAFE…TAKE ACTION TODAY! As part of our fixed anchor replacement program, FOJT has launched a new reporting mechanism for climbers to alert us to anchors that are questionable, in need of repair or replacement. Friends is asking climbers to submit evidence (photo if possible) of bolts or routes in […]
3-29-25
New construction of the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park is well underway. The new entrance is being moved less than 1/2 mile south of its current location. You can see from the photos that they are making good progress. When completed in early 2026, it is expected the new entrance with two inbound […]
2-12-24
INTRODUCING THE OFFICIAL NPS APP YOUR ULTIMATE NATIONAL PARK COMPANION! Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers shares, “Hey friends! Get the inside scoop on Joshua Tree info by downloading the NPS App and setting up Joshua Tree National Park module for use off line. It works without cell service! It’s got accurate maps! It sends you alerts if […]