Suggested Page Improvements to Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree is a world famous area with thousands of routes, countless boulder problems and a very limited number of campsites. Long popular as a winter destination, it's appeal has only grown throughout the years as climbers of all abilities have discovered the mild temperatures, grippy rock and surreal landscape which make it a must visit area on any climber's list.

Today’s park visitor comes from around the globe, with some here to climb and others simply here to gaze at the wonder. Looky-loos can crowd some areas during the weekends, but that’s part of the park’s mission allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy the park.

That said, sometimes Joshua Tree's popularity outgrows its carrying capacity, and is often the case, overnight camping can become very scarce, very fast. While the park service has made strides to expand the number of campsites, it has strengthened its rules about the number of campers per site, along with the number of vehicles per site. Current prices of overnight camping can be found [[here]]https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm, along with other specific campground information. Other overnight options are listed below.

The fee to enter Joshua Tree is currently [[$30 per vehicle]]https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/fees.htm, which is good for 7 days from the date on the receipt. When time permits, the rangers will check the out-going traffic for valid receipts. An annual Joshua Tree pass ($55) or National Parks pass ($80) are also available, and stand as an excellent value for those visiting the park more often. Both are purchased at the check stations at the entrances to the park. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

The rock itself is quartz monzonite and tends to be fairly solid, but the less traveled and/or newer routes can have the dreaded "ball bearings underfoot syndrome" making those friction moves a tad more dicey. The best rock sports a coating of "desert varnish" or patina which darkens and solidifies the rock appreciably.

Kudos to this page's founding father [[10481]]. In June 2002 the website "climbingjtree" went online.

Visitor Information 760-367-5500

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* This week's forcasted weather from NOAA

* [[Lost Horse Weather Station from Ca. Water]]http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryFx?LTH - updated hourly

* [[Joshua Tree Webcam from NPS]]http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/webcams/parks/jotrcam/jotrcam.cfm - updated every 15 minutes

* [[Lost Horse Weather Station from NOAA]]http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/getobext.php?wfo=psr&sid=LTHC1&num=48

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Water is not available in the Park. Please come prepared with water containers if planning on staying more than a day.

* [[NPS Campground Details]]https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm - specific information about each campground

* [[Backcountry camping inside the Park]]https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/backpacking.htm

* [[BLM]]http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/overflow.pdf land for the squeeze.

* [[Joshua Tree Lake Campground]]http://www.jtlake.com/

* [[Hipcamp]]http://www.hipcamp.com/ca/deserts/joshua-tree has a great directory of the campgrounds, and for some of them you can even check availability and book them online.

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Showers are available at:

* [[Coyote Corner No Longer Available]]

* [[29 Palms Family Fitness]]https://www.facebook.com/29Fitness/

73782 2 Mile Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

(760) 361-8010

$5 a shower includes towel, open 7 days a week.

Permitted guide services in the park:

Golden State Guiding

Vertical Adventures

Cliff Hanger

Climbing life Guides

Mojave Climbing Guides

Joshua Tree Guides

Ground Up Rock Climbing

Stone Adventures

Vertical Pursuits

Weekends are crowded during peak season! With its proximity to Los Angeles and San Diego, the Park draws more than 1 million visitors annually. Plan accordingly and have a backup plan if the campgrounds are full. There are numerous inexpensive motels in the nearby towns of Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and 29 Palms.

[[Lodging Overview]]http://thesunrunner.com/Lodging/lodging.html

*[[29 Palms Inn]]http://29palmsinn.com

*[[Best Western]]http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/selectHotel.do

*[[Country Inn]]http://countryinn29palms.com/

*[[El Rancho Dolores Motel]]http://virtual29.com/a-z/dolores/

*[[Harmony Motel]]http://harmonymotel.com/

*[[High-Desert Motel]]http://desertgold.com/highdesert/motel.html

*[[Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites]]http://ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/tnpca?rpb=hot

*[[Joshua Desert Retreats - Vacation Rentals]]http://joshuadesertretreats.com/

*[[Joshua Tree Inn]]http://joshuatreeinn.com/pool.html

*[[Joshua Tree Oasis]]http://joshuatreeoasis.com/

*[[Joshua Tree Vacation Homes]]http://joshuatreevacationhomes.com

*[[Motel 6]]http://www.motel6.com/ms/check-availability.do?property=1085&numberOfAdults=&arrivalDate=&departureDate=&BTR=&redicardNumber=&corporatePlusNumber=&travelAgentNumber=

*[[Oasis of Eden Inn]]http://oasisofeden.com/

*[[The Desert Lilly]]http://www.thedesertlily.com/

Roughley Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn: Websites down, but give them a call at (760) 367-3238

*[[Sunnyvale Garden Suites Hotel]]https://www.kayak.com/Twentynine-Palms-Hotels-Sunnyvale-Garden-Suites---Joshua-Tree-National-Park.45530.ksp

*[[Sacredsands]]https://www.sacredsands.com/rooms/

*[[Quail Crossing]]http://omnibloom.wix.com/quail-crossing

* [[Keys Ranch Guided Walking Tour]]http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/ranchtour.htm - 90 minute tour offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from October through May

* [[The Integratron]]http://www.integratron.com/ - "a one-of-a-kind building designed as a rejuvenation and time machine"

* [[Big Morongo Canyon Preserve]]https://www.bigmorongo.org/

* [[Pioneertown]]http://www.fiddlers-and-fighters.com/pioneertown Check out the old west!

* [[29 Palms Murals]]http://www.oasisofmurals.com/index.html - A collection of 20 murals scattered throughout this desert town.

Joshua Tree is a world famous area with thousands of routes, countless boulder problems and a very limited number of campsites. Long popular as a winter destination, it's appeal has only grown throughout the years as climbers of all abilities have discovered the mild temperatures, grippy rock and surreal landscape which make it a must visit area on any climber's list. The park has extensive climbing information on the NPS website. Before climbing, always check for route and area closures, especially in the spring when raptors might be nesting. 

Today's park visitor comes from around the globe, with some here to climb and others simply here to gaze at the wonder. Looky-loos can crowd some areas during the weekends, but that's part of the Park's mission allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy the park. Some Joshua Tree climbing history can be found here: JT Climbing Oral History.

In recent years, Joshua Tree's popularity has outgrown its carrying capacity. There are 500 campsites in the park, but camping can become very scarce, very fast. Current prices of overnight camping can be found [[here]]https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm, along with other specific campground information. Other overnight options are listed below.

The fee to enter Joshua Tree is currently [[$30 per vehicle]]https://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/fees.htm, which is good for 7 days from the date on the receipt. When time permits, the rangers will check the out-going traffic for valid receipts. An annual Joshua Tree pass ($55) or National Parks pass ($80) are also available, and stand as an excellent value for those visiting the park more often. Both are purchased at the check stations at the entrances to the park. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

The rock itself is Monzogranite and tends to be fairly solid, but the less traveled and/or newer routes can have the dreaded "ball bearings underfoot syndrome" making those friction moves a tad more dicey. The best rock sports a coating of "desert varnish" or patina which darkens and solidifies the rock appreciably.

Kudos to this page's founding father [[10481]].

Park Visitor Information 760-367-5500

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* From Palm Springs Airport (PSP) to the West Entrance is [[43.6 miles]]http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=8340022572304537503,34.093609,-116.265178&saddr=palm+springs,+CA&daddr=Park+Blvd+%4034.093609,+-116.265178&sll=33.824794,-117.26532&sspn=1.640494,2.548828&ie=UTF8&ll=33.976392,-116.321869&spn=0.818807,1.274414&z=10

* From Ontario International Airport (ONT) to the West Entrance is [[92.9 miles]]https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Ontario+International+Airport+(ONT),+Ontario,+CA/34.093609,-116.265178/@34.0173278,-117.2618659,146189m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x80c334fc5acfd4a7:0x9fc4ed16c859523b!2m2!1d-117.5980922!2d34.0559976!1m0!5m1!1e1?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

* From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the West Entrance is [[148 miles]]http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=6744631473324781754,34.093780,-116.265860&saddr=lax&daddr=34.09361,-116.265178&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=15&sll=34.085329,-116.277323&sspn=0.025555,0.039825&ie=UTF8&ll=33.824794,-117.26532&spn=1.640494,2.548828&z=9

* From Las Vegas International Airport (LAS) to the North Entrance is [[225 miles]]http://maps.google.com/

* From Phoenix International Airport (PHX) through the South Entrance to Belle Campground is [[259 miles]]http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1420434760349694998,33.887151,-115.822310%3B1066765559986609681,34.020660,-116.019590&saddr=phoenix+airport&daddr=Pinto+Basin+Rd+%4033.887151,+-115.822310+to:34.003151,-116.02232&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=14&via=1&sll=33.999095,-116.014509&sspn=0.051162,0.079651&ie=UTF8&ll=34.148181,-114.180908&spn=3.268304,5.097656&z=8

* From [[105833381]] via Tioga Pass Entrance to the West Entrance is [[375 miles]]http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=16790966324768456919,37.911520,-119.257890%3B10366624396557904204,34.093420,-116.268980&saddr=CA-120%2FTioga+Pass+Rd+%4037.911520,+-119.257890&daddr=34.093699,-116.265435&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=16&sll=34.091194,-116.26168&sspn=0.012261,0.019913&ie=UTF8&ll=35.585852,-118.883057&spn=6.163401,10.195312&z=7

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