NPS - National Park Service
11/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/15/2024 11:50
Joshua Tree National Park announce campground and amenity fee increase starting Dec 1, 2024
Date:
November 15, 2024
Contact: Joe Newton , (760) 367-5549
November 15, 2024
Contact: Joe Newton , (760) 367-5549
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.- Joshua Tree National Park will increase fees for all reservations on recreation.gov including campgrounds and tours starting December 1, 2024. There will be an expanded amenity fee increase starting on January 1, 2025. First Come First Serve campgrounds will increase from $15 to $25 per night January 1, 2025.
Extensive public engagement followed by NPS review led to the determination that the park's proposed updated campground and tour fees were comparable to fees charged by similar nearby campgrounds and tours. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) requires that recreational fees are appropriate to the benefits and services provided and are reviewed and updated regularly. Joshua Tree National Park utilizes the majority of revenue collected through entrance and camping fees to provide visitor services and maintain public facilities such as campgrounds. Joshua Tree National Park's fees will change as follows.
| Campground | Current Fee | New Fee |
| Black Rock Equestrian | $20 | $35 |
| Black Rock | $25 | $35 |
| Cottonwood | $25 | $35 |
| Cottonwood Group | $35 - $45 | $55 |
| Indian Cove | $25 | $35 |
| Indian Cove Group | $35 - $55 | $55 |
| Jumbo Rocks | $20 | $30 |
| Ryan | $20 | $30 |
| Belle | $15 | $25 |
| Hidden Valley | $15 | $25 |
| White Tank | $15 | $25 |
| Sheep Pass | $40 - $50 | $55 |
| Expanded Amenity Fee | Current Fee | New Fee |
| Key's Ranch Tour: | $1 - $10 | $10 - $20 |
| General Admission | $10 | $20 |
| Youth 6-11 years | $5 | Eliminate |
| Senior | $5 | $10 |
| Child < 6 years | $1 | Eliminate |
| Youth 4-11 years | Proposed | $10 |
| Youth < 4 years | Proposed | $1 |