• Sunrise at the Cholla Cactus Garden

    Joshua Tree

    National Park California

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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 »

  • Rattlesnake Canyon Remains Closed

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

Highlining/Slacklining

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Highlining at the Hall of Horrors
NPS/Judy Finses
 

Slacklining is becoming a popular activity in Joshua Tree. To protect park resources and especially Joshua trees, please observe the following rules:

  • Slacklines may be attached to rocks, but not to vegetation. Joshua trees have shallow root systems and cannot handle the torque that a tight line requires.
  • Slacklines are not permitted in campgrounds because of safety concerns and damage to park resources. Improperly placed slacklines have broken picnic tables, toppled Joshua trees, and dislodged bulletin boards.
  • Unattended slacklines and fixed lines will be removed by rangers and the owner will be cited.
  • Maps Maps

    Find the park map, trail and climbing maps, and other useful maps here. Read More

  • Rock Climbing Rock Climbing

    Joshua Tree welcomes climbers and bouldering enthusiasts from around the world. Read More

Did You Know?

Pinto Point

Humans have occupied the area encompassed by Joshua Tree National Park for at least 5,000 years. The first group known to inhabit the area was the Pinto Culture, followed by the Serrano, the Chemehuevi, and the Cahuilla. More...