Joshua Tree National Park News
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Tourism to Joshua Tree National Park contributes $214 million to local economy
September 28, 2025 | 12:00 am
A new National Park Service report shows that more than 2.9 visitors to Joshua Tree National Park in 2024 spent $179 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $214 million.
Oasis of Mara trail closes because of storm damage
September 8, 2025 | 3:06 pm
The Oasis of Mara trail at Joshua Tree National Park is closed because of damage caused by flooding. Recent summer monsoonal events caused severe erosion of the paved trail and impacted the cultural site. Several sections of the trail have been undercut and others have steep drop-offs, creating unsafe hiking conditions. The trail will be closed until repairs are completed.
West Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park Will Be Temporarily Closed to Inbound and Outbound Traffic During Construction
August 18, 2025 | 9:40 am
The west entrance of Joshua Tree will be closed to inbound and outbound traffic beginning 6 a.m. August 25 through 6 p.m. August 29th. Visitors must enter or exit the park via Twentynine Palms or Cottonwood.
Eureka Fire Update on June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025 | 9:50 am
Firefighters continue to make progress on suppression and containment of the Eureka Fire. The fire has burned a total of 214 acres and is at 85% containment. Crews are focused on extinguishing remaining hot spots and on suppression repair, minimizing resource damage to several key species in the footprint area. The weather continues to be favorable with low winds and higher humidity.
Eureka Fire Update for June 3, 2025
June 4, 2025 | 10:16 am
The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park is maintaining at 214 acres and 80% containment as of 6:00pm. Crews will continue suppression work this week. Equipment assigned to the fire tomorrow, June 3rd, includes 4 engines and 1 hand crew.
Eureka Fire Update for June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025 | 10:16 am
The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park is maintaining at 214 acres and 75% containment as of 6:00pm. Crews will continue suppression work this week. Equipment assigned to the fire tomorrow, June 3rd, includes 4 engines and 1 hand crew.
Eureka Fire Update for June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025 | 10:16 am
The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park is maintaining at 214 acres and 75% containment as of 6:00pm. Crews will continue suppression work this week. Equipment assigned to the fire tomorrow, June 3rd, includes 4 engines and 1 hand crew.
Eureka Fire Update for May 31, 2025 at 9:00am
May 31, 2025 | 10:16 am
The ongoing response to the Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park had crews working through the night on containment lines. There was a slop over fire on the southeast side of the line early this morning. Crews quickly contained the 4 acres. The fire is at 212 acres and 40% containment as of 9:00am.
Eureka Fire Update for May 30, 2025, at 7:00pm
May 30, 2025 | 7:32 pm
Joshua Tree National Park staff has been responding to a fire 3 miles Northeast of Eureka Peak in the Covington Flats area of the park.
Fire in Joshua Tree National Park near Covington Flats
May 30, 2025 | 3:57 pm
A wildfire in Joshua Tree National Park's Covington Flats area has burned approximately 20 acres as of May 30, 2025, with containment efforts underway by park, BLM, and county fire crews amid gusty conditions.