Park Status During 2025 Lapse in Appropriations

Last updated: October 1, 2025

What's closed and what's open?

Joshua Tree Visitor Center (in Joshua Tree): Open

Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center (in Twentynine Palms): Open

Black Rock Nature Center: Closed

Cottonwood Visitor Center: Closed 10/1. Open starting 10/2.

Oasis of Mara Administrative Site (including Backcountry and Permit office): Headquarters office buildings are closed

Camping

Campgrounds will remain open as long as existing occupants are present, along with the restrooms and utility systems essential to make the site safe. For campsite reservations already in the Recreation.gov system and paid for, campers will be allowed to access their campsite. No new campsite reservations can be made during closure.

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