Park Status During 2025 Lapse in Appropriations

Last updated: October 9, 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: Open

Cottonwood Visitor Center: Open

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

Camping

Campgrounds are open. For campsite reservations, visit Recreation.gov.

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