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Joshua Tree National Park
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Thursday, October 15
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Today & Tonight

Today

Sunny

High: 67°F
Wind: 10 to 20 mph

Sunrise: 6:49 am
Sunset: 6:10 pm


UV Level: High 

Tonight

Waxing Crescent
(27% illum)
Waxing Crescent

Low: 51°F
Mostly Clear

Moonrise: 12:11 pm
Moonset: 9:43 pm

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Oct 15 9:00 am

Temp: 61°F / 16°C   
Humidity: 31%
Wind: 13 mph (21 kph) N
Gusts: —
Air Quality: Good 

Announcements

Notices

  • Oasis of Mara has a partial trail closure.

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

Weather Forecast
NOAA forecast at Oct 15, 9:47 am

Thu, Oct 15 Fri, Oct 16 Sat, Oct 17
Cottonwood Campground
Day Sunny
High: 70°F / 21°C
Wind: 15 to 25 mph 		Sunny
High: 73°F / 23°C
Wind: 15 to 20 mph 		Mostly Sunny
High: 68°F / 20°C
Wind: 10 to 15 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 61°F / 16°C
 Partly Cloudy
Low: 62°F / 17°C
 Partly Cloudy
Low: 59°F / 15°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 65°F / 18°C
Wind: 15 to 20 mph 		Sunny
High: 68°F / 20°C
Wind: 10 to 15 mph 		Mostly Sunny
High: 63°F / 17°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 50°F / 10°C
 Partly Cloudy
Low: 53°F / 12°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 51°F / 11°C

Campgrounds
Updated Oct 15, 10:15 am

Campground Status Available Sites
Bell Closed —
Black Rock Reserved 52
Black Rock Equestrian Reserved 1 ?
Cottonwood Reserved 34 ?
Cottonwood Group Reserved 3 ?
Hidden Valley First-come 👀
Campground Status Available Sites
Indian Cove Reserved 45
Indian Cove Group Reserved 1 ?
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 26
Ryan Reserved 18
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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