The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning 6 a.m. Monday April 7 through 6 p.m. Thursday April 10.
Park Boulevard will be closed to traffic for six miles from the west entrance to Quail Springs
Camping is only allowed in the purple-shaded area of the East Zone.
A backpacker looks towards the inner basin of the Coxcomb Mountains.
NPS/Lian Law
The East Zone is a remote and rugged area in the northeast part of the park. It contains the Coxcomb Mountains and much of the Pinto Basin. Elevations range from 1,200 feet in the Pinto Basin to 4,400+ feet in the Coxcombs. There are no roads or hiking trails. Backpackers entering this area should be well versed in off-trail travel and navigation.
Trails: There are no maintained trails in this zone.
Closest Backcountry Trailheads to Enter/Exit: There are no parking lots or backcountry trailheads within this zone. Backpackers are responsible for knowing where they can legally park. Backpackers can also park in a nearby zone, like the Pinto Mountains Zone, and hike into this zone.
Last updated: January 31, 2023
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms,
CA
92277-3597
