Tonight
Waning Crescent
(30% illum)
Low: 49°F (9°C)
Moonrise: 3:37 am
Moonset: 2:58 pm
Tomorrow
Wind: To 14mph
Sunny
High: 80°F (27°C)
Sunrise: 6:03 am
Sunset: 7:24 pm
Forecast for Black Rock from weatherapi.com, updated at Apr 23 9:15 pm
Park Conditions at 9:00 pm
Reported near Hidden Valley
Temperature:
63°F ( 17°C)
Wind:
12 mph ( 19 kph) SW
Gusts to n/a mph
Wind chill: n/a°F (n/a°C)
Gusts to n/a mph
Wind chill: n/a°F (n/a°C)
Air Quality: 61
Moderate
— Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.
— Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.
Fire Danger: Moderate
Humidity:
19 %
UV Max:
9
Very High
Current: 0
If your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade. Use SPF-15 sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses outside.
Current: 0
If your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade. Use SPF-15 sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses outside.
There is No Food • No Water • No Cell Service available in the park.
Announcements and Closures
- Cholla Cactus Garden is completely closed until further notice for repair and maintenance.
Hike Safely
- Hike Safely!
Weather Forecast
| Wednesday, Apr 23 | Thursday, Apr 24 | Friday, Apr 25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Rocks | Day |
Sunny 72°F (22°C). Wind 5 to 15 mph |
Sunny 67°F (19°C). Wind 10 to 15 mph |
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| Night |
Mostly Clear
44°F (7°C). Wind 5 to 15 mph |
Partly Cloudy
41°F (5°C). Wind 10 to 15 mph |
Mostly Clear
35°F (2°C). Wind 10 to 15 mph |
||
| Cottonwood | Day |
Sunny 74°F (23°C). Wind 5 to 15 mph |
Sunny 71°F (22°C). Wind 10 to 20 mph |
||
| Night |
Mostly Clear
55°F (13°C). Wind 10 to 15 mph |
Partly Cloudy
53°F (12°C). Wind 10 to 15 mph |
Clear
48°F (9°C). Wind 15 to 20 mph |
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Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 4/24 | 9:00 am |
Ranger Stroll Guided Tour (1 hour) |
Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking so plan to arrive 15 minutes early. |
| 9:30 am |
Keys Ranch Tour Guided Tour (2 hours) |
Keys Ranch Reservation Required |
|
| 3:00 pm |
Ranger Stroll Guided Tour (1 hour) |
Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking so plan to arrive 15 minutes early. | |
| 6:30 pm |
Sunset Stroll Ranger-led Hike (45 minutes) |
Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking so plan to arrive 15 minutes early. |
For events marked "Reservation Required", go to recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777
Campgrounds
| Reserved Campsites | |||
| Campground | Sites | Fee | Available Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock | 99 | $ 35 | 11 |
| Cottonwood | 62 | $ 35 | 19 |
| Indian Cove | 101 | $ 35 | 0 |
| Jumbo Rocks | 124 | $ 30 | 0 |
| Ryan | 31 | $ 30 | 0 |
| Sheep Pass (group) | 6 | $ 55 | 2 |
| First-Come, First-Served Campgrounds | |||
| Campground | Sites | Fee | Available Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle | 18 | $ 25 | ?? |
| Hidden Valley | 50 | $ 25 | ?? |
| White Tank | 15 | $ 25 | ?? |
Closed Campgrounds:
None
Availability as of Apr 23 10:20 pm.
Fresh unless tagged.
?: 1 to 6 hours old.
??: Old and unreliable.
Entrance Fees
Help Keep The Line Moving—Purchase Your Pass Before You Get To The Entrance
| Entrance Passes | Where to Buy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | For | Valid For | Price | Rec.gov | Entrance Station | Visitor Center |
| Passes for Joshua Tree National Park | ||||||
| Vehicle | Everyone | 7 days | $ 30 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Annual Vehicle | Everyone | 1 year | $ 55 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Motorcycle | Everyone | 7 days | $ 25 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Hikers and Bikers | Individuals | 7 days | $ 15 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | |
| Vehicle Passes For All National Parks and Federal Recreation Sites | ||||||
| America the Beautiful | Everyone | 1 Year | $ 80 | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| Senior Annual | US citizen age 62+ | 1 Year | $ 20 | ✔︎ | ||
| Senior Lifetime | US citizen age 62+ | Lifetime | $ 80 | ✔︎ | ||
| Military, Gold Star Families, Accessibility | Qualified visitors | Varies | free | ✔︎ | ||
| Fourth Grade Students | Qualified Visitors | School Year | free | ✔︎ | ||
Buy passes at recreation.gov.
Entrance stations take credit card only—no cash.
Entrance stations take credit card only—no cash.