Where to climbJoshua Tree National Park
Best Sun 8–Sat 28: 51–69°F on the east-facing walls at Lost Horse Area.
Next 3 weeks by sector
Hidden Valley Campground
Granite · 4,203 ft · 191 climbs · sheltered · faces N/S/E/W verify
- Su 898
- Mo 998
- Tu 1099
- We 1198
- Th 1298
- Fr 1396
- Sa 1496
- Su 1594
- Mo 1695
- Tu 1797
- We 1899
- Th 1999
- Fr 2099
- Sa 21100
- Su 2299
- Mo 2399
- Tu 2499
- We 25100
- Th 2699
- Fr 2799
- Sa 2899
Real Hidden Valley
Granite · 4,193 ft · 315 climbs · sheltered · faces N/S/E/W verify
- Su 898
- Mo 998
- Tu 1099
- We 1198
- Th 1298
- Fr 1396
- Sa 1496
- Su 1594
- Mo 1695
- Tu 1797
- We 1899
- Th 1999
- Fr 2099
- Sa 21100
- Su 2299
- Mo 2399
- Tu 2499
- We 25100
- Th 2699
- Fr 2799
- Sa 2899
Echo Rock Area
Granite · 4,193 ft · 423 climbs · exposed · faces N/S/E/W verify
- Su 898
- Mo 998
- Tu 1099
- We 1198
- Th 1298
- Fr 1396
- Sa 1496
- Su 1594
- Mo 1694
- Tu 1797
- We 1899
- Th 1999
- Fr 2099
- Sa 21100
- Su 2299
- Mo 2399
- Tu 2499
- We 2599
- Th 2699
- Fr 2799
- Sa 2898
Lost Horse Area
Granite · 4,059 ft · 635 climbs · exposed · faces E/W verify
- Su 897
- Mo 996
- Tu 1099
- We 1196
- Th 1296
- Fr 1395
- Sa 1496
- Su 1594
- Mo 1694
- Tu 1797
- We 1899
- Th 1999
- Fr 2099
- Sa 21100
- Su 2299
- Mo 2399
- Tu 2499
- We 2599
- Th 2699
- Fr 2799
- Sa 2898
Indian Cove
Granite · 3,222 ft · 696 climbs · sheltered · faces N/S/E/W verify
- Su 895
- Mo 995
- Tu 1097
- We 1195
- Th 1295
- Fr 1393
- Sa 1494
- Su 1594
- Mo 1695
- Tu 1797
- We 1899
- Th 1999
- Fr 2099
- Sa 21100
- Su 2299
- Mo 2399
- Tu 2499
- We 25100
- Th 2699
- Fr 2799
- Sa 2899
Weather
| Day | High/low | Rain | Gusts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8 | 69°/45° | 0% | 8 mph | |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 69°/50° | 0% | 13 mph | |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 67°/53° | 0% | 5 mph | |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 68°/56° | 0% | 7 mph | |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 68°/53° | 1% | 5 mph | |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 66°/54° | 18% | 11 mph | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 65°/54° | 20% | 9 mph | |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 56°/50° | 32% | 9 mph | |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 53°/43° | 32% | 19 mph | trend |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 52°/42° | 21% | 5 mph | trend |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 52°/45° | 8% | 5 mph | trend |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 55°/44° | 10% | 9 mph | trend |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 56°/46° | 10% | 7 mph | trend |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 56°/45° | 3% | 3 mph | trend |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 57°/45° | 7% | 4 mph | trend |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 55°/50° | 10% | 8 mph | trend |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 58°/45° | 0% of years | 20 mph | typical |
| Wed, Nov 25 | 58°/44° | 0% of years | 19 mph | typical |
| Thu, Nov 26 | 58°/44° | 0% of years | 22 mph | typical |
| Fri, Nov 27 | 55°/43° | 0% of years | 22 mph | typical |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 56°/44° | 10% of years | 20 mph | typical |
Temperatures at about 4,193 ft. Each sector's own height is used for its scores.
Where to camp
Coldest night at camp: about 49°F.
- Hidden Valley Campground (NPS) developed
Booking: First-come verify
Water: None verify - Jumbo Rocks Campground (NPS) developed
- Indian Cove Campground (NPS) developed
Booking: Reservable verify
Water: None verify - BLM land north of the park dispersed
Booking: First-come verify
Water: None verify
Access
- Fixed-anchor work (placing, replacing or removing bolts) needs a park permit in all cases. NPS: Climbing in Joshua Tree
Check before you go
- Seasonal climbing closures: the park keeps a separate "Important Climbing Closures" page. Check it before you go.
- Park entrance fee or pass required.
- Hidden Valley Campground (NPS), booking: First-come: Sources disagree; the park has been moving campgrounds to reservations.
- Hidden Valley Campground (NPS), water: None: Unconfirmed; bring water.
- Jumbo Rocks Campground (NPS), water: None: Unconfirmed; bring water.
- Indian Cove Campground (NPS), booking: Reservable: Sources agree it's reservable; dates and rules unconfirmed.
- Indian Cove Campground (NPS), water: None
- BLM land north of the park, booking: First-come: Which parcels are open is unconfirmed.
- BLM land north of the park, water: None