West Entrance Closure AUGUST 25 – AUGUST 29 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  … Read More

  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… Read More

  New West Entrance Construction Making Progress! 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 see from the photos that they are making good progress. When completed in early 2026, it is… Read More