Camping shutdown UPDATE Dec. 28-Jan. 3 Heads up all you Josh lovers! Though the Park remains open to the public, camping is not being permitted due to COVID restrictions. If you have reservations, you’ll likely hear from Recreation.gov. Visit our resources page for alternate outdoor venues for camping and dispersing safely. the Park website is updated now – see here Recreate Responsibly… Read More
Coronavirus Updates for Joshua Tree National Park UPDATE MARCH 23– here’s some coverage via USA TODAY and KCRW radio interview featuring our own John Lauretig (Executive Director). Joshua Tree National Park still closed; FOJT strongly recommends not coming out to JTree at this time. UPDATE MARCH 21- PARK IS NOW CLOSED. ALL CAMPERS MUST EXIT BY NOON. This is shared on firsthand information… Read More
JTNP Entry Fee Increase- Comment Period EXTENDED to 12/22 NOW is the time to let those who manage access to our Parks know what you think about an astronomical increase in per vehicle fees entering the Park during peak season. The comment period ends NOVEMBER 23, December 22, 2017, extended due to heavy response. ADD to it, please. Here’s the gist of what our… Read More