Joshua Tree National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of fun ways to experience Joshua Tree National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Ultimate Hidden Valley and Primm RZR Adventure from Las Vegas

• Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

• Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

• Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

• Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

You can visit Joshua Tree National Park on your own by purchasing a National Park Pass. For US residents, passes cost US$30 per vehicle (and all passengers), US$25 for a motorcycle, and US$15 per person for pedestrians and cyclists. Each pass is good for seven days. Non-residents are charged an additional US$100 per person. If you plan to visit other US national parks within the next 12 months, the annual America the Beautiful Pass offers good value, at US$80 for US residents and US$250 for non-residents.

Yes, Joshua Tree National Park is worth visiting, especially if you're a stargazer. In addition to being designated an International Dark Sky Park, it's one of the very few places on earth where you can see the unmistakable Joshua Tree. Whether you're looking for scenic drives, easy hikes, or even rock climbing routes, you'll find all three (and more) here. Book a guided tour to maximize your time and see all the highlights that this 800,000-acre (32,3748-hectare) park has to offer.

Per one customer who booked the Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour, "Our excursion to Joshua Tree started at the Palm Springs Art Museum... for the next 5 hours, we enjoyed a lively and informative tour of the western portion of Joshua Tree National Park with The Amazing Austin. He provided in-depth insight into some of the more curious and quirky bits of this region's illustrious history, and kept us engaged and entertained throughout. Excellent tour and guide, and great value."

Joshua Tree National Park is open year-round; however, February–April and October–November maintain the most comfortable temperatures. Spring has the additional benefit of being wildflower season. Heat can be searing in summer, and nightly freezing temperatures are not uncommon in winter.

No, you do not need a reservation to get into Joshua Tree National Park. However, all visitors must pay an entrance fee (US$15–$30) or use an interagency pass, such as the America the Beautiful Pass. There are also a handful of fee-free days listed on the park's website.

The best Joshua Tree National Park entrance depends on your point of origin and your park itinerary. The West (Main) Entrance is well-positioned if you're coming from LA, San Diego, or Palm Springs, and beyond it is the North Entrance at Twentynine Palms. There's a South Entrance near Cottonwood Spring.

Visitors can see most highlights of Joshua Tree National Park in one day. However, two or more days is ideal for relaxing and making a comprehensive visit both inside and outside the park, especially for those who wish to do multiple hikes, ranger programs, rock climbing, and stargazing.

Yes. Every visitor must pay an entrance fee, whether they camp, walk, or drive through Joshua Tree National Park. Some low- or no-cost ways to enter include visiting on a fee-free day (see the park’s website), being a fourth grader, or using a senior, military, or access pass.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Joshua Tree National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Palm Springs:

• Mojave Desert

• Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

• Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness

• Indian Canyons

• San Andreas Fault

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Palm Springs.