Joshua Tree Forecast - Current Up To Date Weather

Joshua Tree Weather

Joshua Tree National Park is located in the eastern part of Southern California where the Colorado and Mojave Deserts meet which makes this one of the hottest parks in the summer. 

The advantage of being located in the middle of the two largest deserts in the US is that the Joshua Tree Temperature in the winter is perfect for sightseeing, camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

Weather in Joshua Tree during the peak season between November and March is ideal for long hikes and outdoor camping. 

October and April Weather in Joshua Tree can be really good but be sure to have plenty of water because the temperatures can spike quickly in JTNP. 

To help you decide when the best time to visit we’ve included a chart with the average high and low Joshua Tree temperature weather forecasts by month.

Joshua Tree Camping Info

Joshua Tree offers campsites throughout the park with amazing 360° views of the Mojave and Colorado desert landscape. 

All sites are easily accessible off of the JT main paved roads which makes getting in and out easy. 

Below you will find the most common questions people ask about camping at JT. 

How many Joshua Tree campgrounds? Nine

Black Rock Campground - Campsites: 99  Cost: $20 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush

Indian Cove Campground - Campsites: 114 Cost: $20 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush

Cottonwood Campground - Campsites: 65 Cost: $20 Water: Yes Toilets: Flush

Hidden Valley Campground - Campsites: 45 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: No

Ryan Campground - Campsites: 31 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: No

Jumbo Rocks Campground - Campsites: 124 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: No

Belle Campground - Campsites: 18 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: No

White Tank Campground - Campsites: 15 Cost: $15 Water: No Toilets: No

Retreat Center Campground - Campsites: 1 Cost: TBD Water: Yes Toilets: Flush

Do JT camping sites have running water? Yes, three of the campgrounds include running water; Black Rock, Cottonwood, and Indian Cove. 

Can you have a fire in JT? Yes, but only in the campground provided fire rings and you will have to bring your own firewood. NO FIRES ARE PERMITTED anywhere else in the park. 

How much does it cost to camp at Joshua Tree? $15 - $20 a night

Joshua Tree National Park Map

Best Places To Stay AirBnB Joshua Tree Vs VRBO Joshua Tree

Whether you choose a traditional hotel, inn, AirBnB, or VRBO, the place will be quiet and nice. 

Most of the accomodations in JT are a bit dated and rundown but it fits with the rustic charm of Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms and Yucca areas. 

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Things To Do In Joshua Tree

People often ask me, 'What To Do In Joshua Tree?'

I think that the best advice is that you drive to all three visitor centers and stop at every attraction along the way. 

The ecological diversity from the Northern part of the park to the Southern part is very different and you really need to see the entire park to appreciate its beauty. 

There are so many things to do in Joshua Tree that you should give yourself an entire weekend to explore and adventure. 

Joshua Tree Things To Do In No Particular Order:

Skull Rock Joshua Tree

Keys View Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Sunset

Joshua Tree Retreat Center

Hidden Valley Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Super Bloom

Joshua Tree Half Marathon

Joshua Tree Wildflowers

Joshua Tree Flowers

Cap Rock Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Jumbo Rocks

Jumbo Rocks Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree RV Camping