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Sunrise:5:32 am
Now:
Sunset: 7:52 pm
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Trees are Blooming!
Friday, June 5
Today & Tonight

Today


Wind: 5 to 15 mph

Sunny
High: 90°F

AQ: Good 
Fire: Moderate

Tonight

Mostly Clear
Low: 58°F

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Jun 03 10:00 pm
Temp: 79°F / 26°C   
Humidity: 13%
Wind: 5 mph (8 kph) NW
Gusts: 18 mph
Announcements

Updates

  • The train to Cholla Gardens is not running today

Safety Advice

  • No sun makes for unhappy campers.
  • Rain makes for unhappy campers
  • Beer makes for happy campers
Weather Forecast
NOAA forecast at Jun 3, 3:57 pm
Fri, Jun 5 Sat, Jun 6 Sun, Jun 7
Black Rock Campground
Day Sunny
High: 90°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Mostly Sunny
High: 86°F / 30°C
Wind: 5 to 20 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 84°F / 29°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 68°F / 20°C
 Partly Cloudy
Low: 62°F / 17°C
 Clear
Low: 60°F / 16°C
Cottonwood Campground
Day Sunny
High: 93°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 90°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 20 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 88°F / 31°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 68°F / 20°C
 Partly Cloudy
Low: 67°F / 19°C
 Clear
Low: 64°F / 18°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 90°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Mostly Sunny
High: 86°F / 30°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 83°F / 28°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 58°F / 14°C
 Partly Cloudy
Low: 55°F / 13°C
 Clear
Low: 53°F / 12°C
Campgrounds
Campground Status Available Sites
Bell First-come 👀
Black Rock Reserved 14 ??
Cottonwood Reserved 21 ??
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 75 ??
Updated Jun 3, 10:26 pm.
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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