7-6-26
in 2025, the EXPLORE Act and PARC Act (Protect America’s Rock Climbing) were passed by Congress. This legislation codified rock climbing and fixed anchors as an appropriate use of wilderness lands and clarified the need for federal agencies to manage accordingly. Passing EXPLORE was a landmark event for climbers nationwide; now an even more important […]
6-19-26
Friends of Joshua Tree (FoJT) would like to inform the climbing community that we have started a paid rebolting/route maintenance program for Joshua Tree National Park. We recently had a successful first rebolting day, replacing 13 bolts at a popular area in the Park. We would like to thank and acknowledge the previous volunteer work […]
6-16-26
Join the Joshua Tree climbing festival of the year at Climb Smart 2026, November 20-22, 2026! Learn the ropes (and gear) for adventure climbing and be part of the responsible recreation movement in support of our National Park! Registration includes camping, two catered dinners, vendor village, opportunity drawings, daytime clinics with working guides and a […]
3-24-26
Climbers Vs Mustards | Saturday, March 28 | 9Am To 1Pm We’re stoked to share an upcoming Stewardship Day with you in Joshua Tree National Park just for climbers. If you’re up for getting a little dusty and giving back to the desert, sign up below. Spots are limited! When: Saturday, March 28 • 9 […]
2-10-26
BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug) Climber Coffee is back and brewing in J-Tree! In coordination with Access Fund we’re excited to announce Friends of Joshua Tree and Joshua Tree National Park is hosting Climber Coffee every weekend now through March 29. Catch Katie Joy, the incredible Coffee Host, slinging coffee and cool climbing facts at: • Saturdays at Hidden Valley Campground […]
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 […]
1-9-26
ATTENTION: Hikers & Climbers There are 2 specific Alerts & Conditions listed on the site for Joshua Tree National Park: For more details and to stay informed about special Alerts & Conditions within Joshua Tree National Park, please visit: www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
1-4-26
Don’t miss these 3 January climbing events! LA-GYM-TO-CRAG TRIVIA NIGHTS– Fun, Prizes, Education and Swag! 1/5 Cliffs of Id- Culver City 1/6 Class Five- Torrance 1/7 The Post- Pasadena Happy Hour at 5pmTrivia begins at 6:30p CLIMBING ON BAFFIN ISLAND Wednesday, January 7 at 6:30 pm 6448 Hallee Rd, Joshua Tree, CA ROCK RUMBLE ROYALE […]
12-20-25
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12-1-25
Joshua Tree National Park west entrance to close for Jan 12-17 construction. Release Date: January 8, 2026 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., Jan. 12 through 7 a.m., Jan. 17. Park Boulevard will also close to vehicle […]
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 […]
11-11-25
Join us for the 30thannual Climb Smart in Joshua Tree. This event is part festival, part education conference, and 100% outdoors and 100% fun! Registration is open and there are spots still available for the high desert event of the year! Open for all experience levels of climbers (including brand new) and we’ve just added […]