Joshua Tree National Park Site Pass

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park also accepts payment in person during Operating Hours and honors valid Interagency Passes (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. 

Do NOT purchase a digital site pass now if you:

• Have a valid America the Beautiful-the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands annual or lifetime (interagency) pass (e.g., Senior, 4th Grade, Military, etc.), OR
• Are planning to get an annual or lifetime pass when you arrive (review options in the link above). 

Please ensure you have chosen the right pass before proceeding to payment.

• Purchase a Private Vehicle or Motorcycle Pass if you are driving into the park.
• Purchase an Individual Pedestrian/Cyclist Pass if you are arriving by bicycle or on foot (without a vehicle).

This pass is only valid for entrance fees at Joshua Tree National Park.

Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.

All visitors 16 years of age and older are required to pay an entrance fee at Joshua Tree National Park. Please be prepared to show your physical pass or digital pass on your mobile device.

The busy season in Joshua Tree runs from September through May. Springtime and holidays are the busiest times of the year and the park can be very crowded. 

Come explore for yourself and Plan Like a Park Ranger! Joshua Tree National Park is open year-round. Learn more about many Things to Do at Joshua Tree such as hiking, camping, backpacking (permits available here ) photography, rock climbing and viewing the serene desert scenery on the Joshua Tree National Park website. Plan ahead to have a safe visit and recreate responsibly. 

We invite you to be a caretaker for Joshua Tree National Park! Report graffiti, pack out your trash, give wildlife space, and respect cultural heritage sites. We need your help to keep JT special!