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Joshua Tree National Park |
The park is located in Southern California |
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| Joshua Tree National Park is a unique desert environment full of surprising beauty combined with great outdoor adventure. From desert oasis to mountains and dramatic rock formations, your next family vacation will be memorable. You will enjoy hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, camping under the stars, biking, horseback riding and many more activities. Keep reading for more Joshua Tree National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Two deserts, two large ecosystems whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation, come together at Joshua Tree National Park. Below 3,000 feet, the Colorado Desert encompasses the eastern... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The park is always open. Cottonwood Visitor Center is open all year from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at Cottonwood Spring, it has exhibits, water, flushing toilets and a bookstore. Oasis Visitor Ce... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Joshua Tree National Park is immense, nearly 800,000 acres. After the area became a national monument in 1936, local and regional residents were the primary park visitors. As Southern California grew ... (click here for more)
Natural Features - Joshua Tree encompasses three of California’s ecoregions. Its geology shows the effects of plate tectonics, volcanism, mountain-building, and stark erosion. With elevations ranging from 900 feet to ov... (click here for more)
Flora - With 700 species of vascular plants, Joshua Tree is renowned for its plant diversity. No wonder that when the area was first proposed for preservation in the early 1930s, the name suggested was Desert... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - The park is a backpacker’s dream with its mild winter climate and interesting rock formations, plants, and wildlife. It embraces 794,000 acres of which 585,000 acres have been designated wilderness. T... (click here for more)
Environmental Impact - Cryptobiotic soil contributes nitrogen and organic matter to ecosystems which is critical in deserts where resources are few and far between. Unfortunately, many human activities are incompatible with... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - As with all hiking and outdoor walking activities, rangers recommend wearing sturdy hiking boots with good traction and adequate ankle support.... (click here for more)
Weather - Days are typically clear with less than 25 percent humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - If you will be out overnight, park and register at a backcountry registration board. An unregistered vehicle or a vehicle left overnight somewhere other than at a backcountry board is a cause for conc... (click here for more)
Wildlife - The broad vistas of desert landscapes can distract the visitor’s eyes from the small and quick near at hand. Despite the impression that the desert is lifeless, many animals make their homes in desert... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - In order to protect the desert fox and other wildlife, drive slowly through the park—you’ll also see a lot more. Be mindful of poisonous snakes. See Wildlife Precautions page .... (click here for more)
Fees - Joshua Tree Pass is an annual pass of $30.00 for 12 months.
A fee of $15.00 is charged per vehicle for 7 days. Walk-ins are charged $5.00 for 7 days.
Desert Queen Ranch tour costs $5.00 per pe... (click here for more)
Camping - There is a 30-day camping limit each year. However, only 14 nights total may occur from October through May. Campsites are limited to six people, three tents, and two cars. Group sites can accommodate... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Death Valley National Park is 335 miles away. Mojave National Preserve is 90 miles away. Grand Canyon National Park is 380 miles away. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are 466 miles away. Zion Na... (click here for more)
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