Joshua Tree National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain
Joshua Trees - U. S. National Park Service The Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) is the namesake of Joshua Tree National Park and a defining feature of the Mojave Desert Once classified as a giant lily, modern DNA research has placed it in the Agave family
Campgrounds - Joshua Tree National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Book your site before entering the park Cell service is very limited in Joshua Tree National Park Reserving a site is highly recommended if you plan to camp on a holiday, a weekend, or any day of the week in the spring Our busy spring season runs from October to May New campground fees are in effect as of January 1st, 2025
Nature - Joshua Tree National Park (U. S. National Park Service) - NPS Learn how climate change is affecting Joshua Tree National Park and what we are doing to mitigate its effects Joshua Tree’s nearly 800,000 acres were set aside to protect the unique assembly of natural resources brought together by the junction of three of California’s ecosystems:
Hiking - Joshua Tree National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Loop Hike up a sandy wash, then follow the ridgeline of the Little San Bernardino Mountains Enjoy scenic views, dense Joshua tree forest, and pinyon-juniper woodland Ryan Mountain: Parking area between Sheep Pass and Ryan Campground: 3 miles (4 8 km) 1,050 feet (320 m) 1 5–2 5 hours: Out and back Hike to the summit of Ryan Mountain