Cottonwood Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Cottonwood Amphitheater (near A5 and A7)

Astronomy Program

Learn about the universe from Joshua Tree Astronomy Rangers. See star clusters planets nebulae and galaxies from telescope operaters and experience one of the darkest skies in the country!6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Presentation by Astronomy RangerA 30-minute formal astronomy pr......More

Learn about the universe from Joshua Tree Astronomy Rangers. See star clusters planets nebulae and galaxies from telescope operaters and experience one of the darkest skies in the country!6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Presentation by Astronomy RangerA 30-minute formal astronomy program followed by a Q& A and then constellation talk.6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Star PartyVolunteer astronomers will have telescopes set up offering viewers the chance to see nebulae planets star clusters and more!

Sky's the Limit Observatory

Climber Coffee

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to cl......More

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to climbing,Why dogs and other pets are not allowed in the backcountry,How best to apply Leave No Trace principles as you climb,Which areas of the park are designated wilderness and what that means for you as a climber, orJust about anything else you can think of!

Intersection Rock parking lot near Hidden Valley campground

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Spring Chat at Cottonwood Spring

Join a ranger for a 0.1–mile (0.2 km) guided walk to a spring–fed oasis. Learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more! Bring water, closed–toe shoes, and layers for this 30–minute talk.

Cottonwood Spring Oasis

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Cottonwood Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Cottonwood Amphitheater (near A5 and A7)

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Indian Cove Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Indian Cove Amphitheater. The amphitheater is to the left when entering the campground, near site #41. Walk past the locked gate down the dirt path to the amphitheater. The path is fairly flat, but may require special assistance to those with accessi

Climber Coffee

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to cl......More

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to climbing,Why dogs and other pets are not allowed in the backcountry,How best to apply Leave No Trace principles as you climb,Which areas of the park are designated wilderness and what that means for you as a climber, orJust about anything else you can think of!

Intersection Rock parking lot near Hidden Valley campground

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Spring Chat at Cottonwood Spring

Join a ranger for a 0.1–mile (0.2 km) guided walk to a spring–fed oasis. Learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more! Bring water, closed–toe shoes, and layers for this 30–minute talk.

Cottonwood Spring Oasis

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Indian Cove Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Indian Cove Amphitheater. The amphitheater is to the left when entering the campground, near site #41. Walk past the locked gate down the dirt path to the amphitheater. The path is fairly flat, but may require special assistance to those with accessi

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Cottonwood Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Cottonwood Amphitheater (near A5 and A7)

Astronomy Program

Learn about the universe from Joshua Tree Astronomy Rangers. See star clusters planets nebulae and galaxies from telescope operaters and experience one of the darkest skies in the country!6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Presentation by Astronomy RangerA 30-minute formal astronomy pr......More

Learn about the universe from Joshua Tree Astronomy Rangers. See star clusters planets nebulae and galaxies from telescope operaters and experience one of the darkest skies in the country!6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Presentation by Astronomy RangerA 30-minute formal astronomy program followed by a Q& A and then constellation talk.6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Star PartyVolunteer astronomers will have telescopes set up offering viewers the chance to see nebulae planets star clusters and more!

Sky's the Limit Observatory

Climber Coffee

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to cl......More

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to climbing,Why dogs and other pets are not allowed in the backcountry,How best to apply Leave No Trace principles as you climb,Which areas of the park are designated wilderness and what that means for you as a climber, orJust about anything else you can think of!

Intersection Rock parking lot near Hidden Valley campground

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Spring Chat at Cottonwood Spring

Join a ranger for a 0.1–mile (0.2 km) guided walk to a spring–fed oasis. Learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more! Bring water, closed–toe shoes, and layers for this 30–minute talk.

Cottonwood Spring Oasis

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Cottonwood Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Cottonwood Amphitheater (near A5 and A7)

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Indian Cove Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Indian Cove Amphitheater. The amphitheater is to the left when entering the campground, near site #41. Walk past the locked gate down the dirt path to the amphitheater. The path is fairly flat, but may require special assistance to those with accessi

Climber Coffee

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to cl......More

You're invited to stop by Hidden Valley Campground from 8:00-10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays for Climber Coffee. Bring your own mug and enjoy a free cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa.Climber Coffee is a great chance to get answers to your questions about:Areas closed to climbing,Why dogs and other pets are not allowed in the backcountry,How best to apply Leave No Trace principles as you climb,Which areas of the park are designated wilderness and what that means for you as a climber, orJust about anything else you can think of!

Intersection Rock parking lot near Hidden Valley campground

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Spring Chat at Cottonwood Spring

Join a ranger for a 0.1–mile (0.2 km) guided walk to a spring–fed oasis. Learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more! Bring water, closed–toe shoes, and layers for this 30–minute talk.

Cottonwood Spring Oasis

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Jumbo Rocks Campground Program

Relax under the stars in a campground amphitheater while learning about the park's numerous features. Topics vary by ranger and may include wildlife, history, astronomy, and more.

Jumbo Rocks Amphitheater (near site 91). Parking is extremely limited for those not camping in the campground, and may require parking outside the campground and walking. The amphitheater is up a steep dirt hill that may require assistance for those

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch Tour

Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site.

Keys Ranch

Ranger Stroll

Join a ranger for a 0.4 mile (0.6 km) guided walk. We will learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more. Make sure to bring water, closed-toe shoes, and layers for a 45-minute walk.

Trailhead of Cap Rock. There will be limited parking, so plan to arrive 15 minutes early.