Name: Spring Chat at Cottonwood Spring
Location: National Park Event Location

<p>Join a ranger for a 0.1–mile (0.2 km) guided walk to a spring–fed oasis. Learn about various topics like plants, animals, geology, cultural history, and more! Bring water, closed–toe shoes, and layers for this 30–minute talk.</p>

A visitor reads an interpretive sign at Cottonwood Springs.

Spring Chat at Cottonwood Spring

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself!

7-day vehicle permit, admitting the passengers of a single, non-commercial vehicle on the day of purchase and for the next six days.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Motorcycle

7-day entrance fee, per person on foot or bike.

Entrance - Per Person

This pass is valid for 12 months from the month of purchase. It covers the entrance fee to Joshua Tree National Park for the pass signee and accompanying passengers entering in a single, non-commercial vehicle. Joshua Tree Annual Passes are available at park entrance stations and visitor centers.

Annual Entrance - Park

The sky turns hues of pink and purple over a field of Joshua trees.

Quail Springs Area at Sunset

Hidden Valley Hiker

an historic wood house seen through the missing windshield of an old, rusty vehicle

Historic Keys Ranch

Joshua trees grow on a flat plain with boulder outcrops and mountains in the distance

Lost Horse Valley

a little girl smiles while wearing a Jr. Ranger hat and badge

Joshua Tree Junior Ranger

a fiery sky behind the silhouette of a Joshua tree

Joshua Tree Sunset

people climbing on boulders are silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky

Jumbo Rocks at Sunset

night scene showing stars of the Milky Way over a sign saying "Entering Joshua Tree National Park"

Stars Over the Park Entrance

Desert Tortoise 101

Granite Desk: Adaptations

Granite Desk: Geology

Mesquite Processing Documentary 

Joshua Tree Scenery

Night at Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree National Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visitation increases as temperatures moderate in the fall, peaks during the spring wildflower season, and diminishes during the heat of summer. Some areas of the park are designated for day use only. Visitor centers keep separate hours; please see descriptions.

Spring Chat at Cottonwood Spring

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