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 […]
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 […]