JTNP West Entrance Closure

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… Read More


Climb Smart 2022

  NOVEMBER 21-23, 2025 Join us for the 30th annual 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… Read More


JTNP West Entrance Construction Update

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… Read More