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    Joshua Tree

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  • Pinto Basin Road Renovation

    Pinto Basin Road is being renovated. On weekdays you may encounter travel delays of up to 30 minutes. Cholla Cactus Garden is closed on weekdays. Cottonwood Visitor Center hours are 9 to 4 on weekdays, 8 to 4 weekends. More »

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    To provide additional time to mitigate the vandalism, Rattlesnake Canyon will remain completely closed to the public until further notice. More »

Historic Barker Dam Vandalized

Barker Dam Vandalism
Vandalism at historic Barker Dam
National Park Service
 

Because of recent vandalism to Barker Dam, Joshua Tree National Park is closing access to the dam. Physical access to the dam will be closed from 130 feet upstream to 180 feet downstream of the dam to protect it from further damage.

The closure, which does not include any portion of the Barker Dam Nature Trail, is designated an emergency situation for the protection of a significant historic property. Barker Dam is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The closure takes effect immediately and will remain in effect until the damage to the dam is stabilized.

Any questions regarding the closure can be directed to, Jan Keswick, cultural resource manager at Joshua Tree National Park, 760-367-5570.

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