Joshua Tree National Park
Current Crowd Level
🟡Moderate
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet, Joshua Tree is a surreal landscape of twisted trees and massive boulders. Famous for rock climbing, stargazing, and unique desert flora. Very popular and often crowded, especially during wildflower season.
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Entrance Fee
$30 per vehicle
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
Accepted Passes
🦅America the Beautiful Pass
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