Joshua Tree National Park
795,156
Acres
3 million/year
Annual Visitors
$30
Entry Fee
October through April
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
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Joshua Tree was protected as a national monument in 1936 and elevated to national park status in 1994. It sits at the intersection of the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, defined by its namesake trees and monolithic granite formations that draw rock climbers from around the world.
What Joshua Tree Is Known For
Joshua tree forests
Skull Rock
Keys View
World-class rock climbing
Top Activities
Rock climbing
Hiking
Stargazing
Photography
Camping
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