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Joshua Tree National Park
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Friday, August 14
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Tonight & Tomorrow

Tonight

Waxing Crescent
(11% illum)
Waxing Crescent

Low: 66°F
Mostly Clear

Moonrise: 9:13 am
Moonset: 9:11 pm

Tomorrow

Sunny

High: 91°F
Wind: 5 mph

Sunrise: 6:06 am
Sunset: 7:30 pm


UV Level: Very High 

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Aug 14 9:00 pm

Temp: 79°F / 26°C   
Humidity: 40%
Wind: 8 mph (13 kph) SW
Gusts: —
Air Quality: Good 

Announcements

Notices

  • Oasis of Mara has a partial trail closure.

Warnings

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

Safety Tip:
    Avoid summer heat. Hike mornings or evenings and avoid long hikes.

Weather Forecast
NOAA forecast at Aug 14, 3:41 pm

Sat, Aug 15 Sun, Aug 16 Mon, Aug 17
Black Rock Campground
Day Sunny
High: 84°F / 29°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 86°F / 30°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 89°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 71°F / 22°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 72°F / 22°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 74°F / 23°C
Cottonwood Campground
Day Mostly Sunny
High: 90°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 93°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph
Night Partly Cloudy
Low: 75°F / 24°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 76°F / 24°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 77°F / 25°C
Indian Cove Campground
Day Mostly Sunny
High: 94°F / 34°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 97°F / 36°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 99°F / 37°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 73°F / 23°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 74°F / 23°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 75°F / 24°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 86°F / 30°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 88°F / 31°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 91°F / 33°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 66°F / 19°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 67°F / 19°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 69°F / 21°C
Lost Horse Ranger Station
Day Sunny
High: 88°F / 31°C
Wind: 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 91°F / 33°C
Wind: 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 93°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 66°F / 19°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 67°F / 19°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 69°F / 21°C

Campgrounds
Updated Aug 14, 8:17 pm

Campground Status Available Sites
Bell Closed —
Black Rock Reserved 1 ?
Black Rock Equestrian Reserved 1 ?
Cottonwood Reserved 0 ?
Cottonwood Group Reserved 0 ?
Hidden Valley First-come 👀
Indian Cove Reserved 11 ?
Indian Cove Group Reserved 7 ?
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 4 ?
Ryan Reserved 0 ?
White Tank Closed —
#} 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

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For More Information

Park rangers and visitor center staff are always available to answer your questions.
Contact us at (760) 367-5500
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