Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is open year-round. There are few facilities within the park's approximately 800,000 acres, making Joshua Tree a true desert wilderness just a few hours outside Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. About 2.8 million visitors visit the park yearly to enjoy activities such as hiking, camping, photography, rock climbing, and simply enjoying the serene desert scenery. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. The busy season in Joshua Tree runs from October through May. Come explore for yourself.