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Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Trees are Blooming!
Tuesday, July 28
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Today & Tonight

Today

Sunny
Wind: 0 to 10 mph

Sunny
High: 95°F

Sunrise: 5:52 am
Sunset: 7:48 pm

UV: Very High 

Tonight

Full Moon
Full Moon
(100% illum)

Mostly Clear
Low: 70°F

Moonrise: 7:46 pm
Moonset: 5:06 am

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Jul 27 1:00 am

Temp: 82°F / 28°C   
Humidity: 38%
Wind: 11 mph (18 kph) SW
Gusts: 23 mph

Announcements

Notices

  • The train to Cholla Gardens is not running today

Warnings

Fire Danger: Moderate —
UV: Very High — Seek shade mid-day. Use SPF-15 sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses outside.

Safety Tip:
    Beer makes for happy campers

Weather Forecast
NOAA forecast at Jul 27, 12:52 am

Tue, Jul 28 Wed, Jul 29 Thu, Jul 30
Black Rock Campground
Day Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 98°F / 37°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 76°F / 24°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 77°F / 25°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 80°F / 27°C
Cottonwood Campground
Day Sunny
High: 99°F / 37°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 99°F / 37°C
Wind: 0 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 101°F / 38°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 77°F / 25°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 78°F / 26°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 80°F / 27°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 97°F / 36°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 70°F / 21°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 71°F / 22°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 73°F / 23°C

Campgrounds
Updated Jul 27, 1:32 am

Campground Status Available Sites
Bell First-come 👀
Black Rock Reserved 24 ??
Cottonwood Reserved 29 ??
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 104 ??
Availability: Current, unless ?: more than 1 hour ago.  ??: more than 6 hours ago so unreliable.  👀: First-come — check at the Campground.
For reservations, contact recreation.gov on-line, or call 1-877-444-6777

Upcoming Events

No Events Today.

For More Information

Park rangers and visitor center staff are always available to answer your questions.
Call Christian
For items marked Reservation (Rec.gov), visit recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.
For items marked Reservation (Local), contact park staff.
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