Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
Visitors have multiple entrance fee and pass options depending on how they arrive and if they are part of a commercial tour group or not. The most common entrance fee is the Private Vehicle Pass, valid for 7 days. This covers the cost for anyone who is riding in the vehicle. In addition to the 7-day passes, the park also has an annual pass good for 1 year and honors federal interagency passes, including the America the Beautiful Pass.
7-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days. In-person Purchase Locations
7-day entrance permit, per motorcycle. In-person Purchase Locations
7-day entrance fee, per person on foot or bike. In-person Purchase Locations
![]() Annual Entrance - Park$55.00 This pass is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase. It covers the entrance fee to Joshua Tree National Park for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle. Joshua Tree Annual Passes are available at park entrance stations and visitor centers. In-person Purchase Locations
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Electronic PassesPurchase digital park entrance passes above or on recreation.gov at no additional cost. Buying your pass ahead of time may help expedite your trip into the park. Once purchased, passes for Joshua Tree National Park must be printed or saved on your mobile device prior to use. Connectivity is limited or non-existent in the park, therefore printing the permit or saving it on your phone (so you can access it even if there is no wi-fi or cell service) is highly recommended. The America the Beautiful, National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes, such as the Annual, Access, Military, or Senior pass, can be obtained online or at a park entrance station or visitor center upon arrival. Buying a Pass in PersonIn addition to recreation.gov, you can buy a park pass at:
Your Fees Benefit the ParkEighty percent of entrance fee dollars collected in Joshua Tree National Park stay in the park, funding important maintenance projects and visitor services. Learn more about how recreation fees support the operation of your national park. Commercial Tour Group Fees
Non-Commercial Groups Groups entering in a vehicle with a capacity of 16 passengers or more will pay an entrance fee of $15 per person on board, with the following exceptions:
Are you planning an educational trip for a school group? Find out if the group is eligible for an academic fee waiver.
Activity Fees
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Last updated: June 21, 2023