Joshua Tree National Park Passes

Every Joshua Tree National Park wilderness-permit entry point on recreation.gov - AllTrails ratings, demand scores, and a trailhead map.

Joshua Tree National Park protects the high desert where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet in Southern California, famous for its twisted Joshua trees, granite boulders, and dark night skies. A backcountry camping permit is required for overnight trips in the park's designated backcountry zones and along the Boy Scout Trail, and popular dates can book up well in advance.

Top Joshua Tree National Park entry points

The most in-demand entry points, ranked by how fast each one books up on recreation.gov.

• Eagle Mountains Zone - Very high demand
• East Zone - Very high demand
• Hexie Mountains Zone - Very high demand
• Pinto Mountains Zone - Very high demand
• Pleasant Valley Zone - Very high demand
• Boy Scout Trail Campsite #13 - Very high demand - 4.6 on AllTrails
• Quail Wash Zone - High demand - 4.5 on AllTrails
• Twin Tanks Zone - High demand - 4.7 on AllTrails
• Covington Zone - High demand - 4.8 on AllTrails
• Black Rock Zone - Low demand - 4.8 on AllTrails
• Boy Scout Trail Campsite #1 - Low demand - 4.6 on AllTrails
• Boy Scout Trail Campsite #10 - Low demand - 4.6 on AllTrails

Popular trails

• Panorama Loop - 4.8 on AllTrails
• Covington Crest Trail - 4.8 on AllTrails
• Lost Horse Loop - 4.8 on AllTrails
• The Maze Loop - 4.7 on AllTrails
• Arch Rock Trail - 4.7 on AllTrails
• Boy Scout and Willow Hole Trail - 4.6 on AllTrails
• Pine City Trail - 4.6 on AllTrails
• Quail Mountain via Juniper Flats Road Loop - 4.5 on AllTrails

Joshua Tree National Park permit guide · Book on recreation.gov