Accessibility

Joshua Tree welcomes people of all abilities! We strive to make the park accessible by removing barriers and providing inclusive programming. Explore the accessibility pages for relevant information categorized by disability type. Please contact us with any questions or for help with planning your visit.

 

Cell Service

• Cell Service is generally unavailable throughout the park.
• Free, public Wifi is available to visitors in park visitor centers.

Hospitals/Medical

• Nearest Hospital:
  Hi Desert Medical Center
  6601 White Feather Road
  Joshua Tree, CA 92252
  760-366-3711

• If it is an emergency, call 911. If cell service is unavailable, find a park ranger.
• Emergency phones are available at
  • Intersection Rock Parking Area near Hidden Valley Campground
  • Cottonwood Visitor Center
  • Indian Cove Ranger Station

Safety

• Bees, snakes, and scorpions are present along trails in the warmer months.
• Drinking water is not available anywhere in the interior of the park. You will need to carry at least 1 gallon of water per person per day during the warmer months. Water is available at the visitor centers.
• For more safety information please visit our Safety page.

 

 

Parking Placards - For Visitors

If you are visiting California and would like to use Accessible Parking spaces, you must apply for a California “Temporary Parking Placard” for non-residents, good for up to 180 days. Out-of-state placards are not honored in California. Visit California's DMV website.

 

If you have comments on accessibility, contact:

Joshua Tree National Park
Attn: Accessibility Coordinator
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

or email [e-mail].