How do I check closures at Joshua Tree?

This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Joshua Tree is the authority for road status and closures.

Alerts & closures

Is Joshua Tree open right now?

Last verified October 14, 2026Alerts refresh hourly

The NPS says: “Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. Some areas of the park are designated for day use only. Visitor centers keep separate hours; please see descriptions.”

The sky turns hues of pink and purple over a field of Joshua trees. — Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell

From the NPS

Current alerts

1 closure3 caution

Park Closure
Geology Tour Road Temporarily Closed
The park received a significant amount of rain. Due to flooding, Geology Tour Road is temporarily closed. Please use caution while traveling on all other roads in the park.
Caution
Partial Trail Closure of West Side Loop
There is a partial trail closure of West Side Loop trail in the Black Rock area to allow for trail crew and volunteers to conduct trail repairs. Sections of West Side will be closed to all forms of traffic, Equestrians and hikers will have to take one of the connector trails along Black Rock Canyon to bypass the planned work. Estimated reopening date is November.
Caution
Oasis of Mara Trail Partial Closure
Due to a heavy flooding event, the Oasis of Mara Trail is closed past the Oasis.
Caution
Inaccurate Third-Party Apps
Some third-party hiking apps are providing inaccurate trail and safety information to users. Please use the official NPS app for accurate information.
More on nps.gov

Checked Oct 14, 2026, 10:23 AM ET from the NPS alerts feed. Closures can be partial (one road or trail), so read each alert.

Opening hours (NPS)

Joshua Tree National Park
monday All Day
tuesday All Day
wednesday All Day
thursday All Day
friday All Day
saturday All Day
sunday All Day

monday	All Day
tuesday	All Day
wednesday	All Day
thursday	All Day
friday	All Day
saturday	All Day
sunday	All Day

Before you go

Entrance: $30 / vehicle

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FAQ

Joshua Tree: open or closed?

Is Joshua Tree National Park open year-round?: The National Park Service says: "Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. Some areas of the park are designated for day use only. Visitor centers keep separate hours; please see descriptions." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
How do I check closures at Joshua Tree?: This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Joshua Tree is the authority for road status and closures.

Sources · 3

1.Joshua Tree National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program

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