Joshua Tree park

The  Joshua Tree National park visitor centers

Joshua Tree National Park protects nearly 800,000 acres in Southern California. Because park lands span the transition between two ecologically distinct deserts, an astonishing array of land forms and plants await the curious visitor. Find out about the different major areas of the park and what you can do at each.

1 – Joshua Tree Visitor Center
Open: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: 760-366-1855
Location: South of Hwy 62 (Twentynine Palms Highway) on Park Boulevard in the Village of Joshua Tree
Address: 6554 Park Boulevard, Joshua Tree, CA 92256
Exhibits: yes
Available Facilities: bookstore, cafe, flush toilets onsite; public telephone and showers nearby

2 – Black Rock Nature Center
Open: October through May
Daily (except Friday) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fridays 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Phone: 760-367-3001
Location: Black Rock Campground
Address: 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Exhibits: yes
Available Facilities: water, flush toilets, bookstore, picnic area

3 – Oasis Visitor Center
Open: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: 760-367-5500
Location: Oasis of Mara in Twentynine Palms
Address: 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Exhibits: yes
Available Facilities: water, flush toilets, bookstore, picnic tables

4 – Cottonwood Visitor Center
Open: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Cottonwood Spring
Exhibits: yes
Available Facilities: water, flush toilets, bookstore onsite; picnic area nearby