Alerts & closures
Is Joshua Tree open right now?
Last verified Alerts 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.”
From the NPS
Current alerts
2 caution
- 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 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed.
Opening hours (NPS)
Joshua Tree National Park
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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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