Joshua Tree National Park scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into PSP, drive to Joshua Tree National Park

55 min drive36 milesNo entry permit

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
PSP
Fahrt vom Flughafen
55 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Niedriger · aktuelle Regeln prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard vehicles are fine for paved roads; check rental contracts before driving on unpaved routes like Geology Tour Road.

Ihre Route

PSP

Palm Springs International Airport

Joshua Tree National Park

About 55 min · 36 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Campground Reservations and Entry Fee Details

Joshua Tree National Park requires a park pass for entry, which can be purchased at stations or online. Most campgrounds require reservations through Recreation.gov months in advance during the October–May peak season; first-come, first-served sites are extremely limited and typically fill by Thursday for the weekend.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

October – April

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Boulders and High Desert Overlooks

    Hidden Valley Loop → Keys View

  2. Tag 2 · Historical Water and Desert Peaks

    Barker Dam → Ryan Mountain

  3. Tag 3 · The Transition Zone and Cholla Gardens

    Cholla Cactus Garden → Arch Rock

Viator

Tours & experiences near Joshua Tree National Park

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Joshua Tree National Park. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Joshua Tree National Park

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Joshua Tree National Park?

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from PSP to Joshua Tree National Park?

Roughly 55 min (about 36 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Joshua Tree National Park?

Joshua Tree National Park requires a park pass for entry, which can be purchased at stations or online. Most campgrounds require reservations through Recreation.gov months in advance during the October–May peak season; first-come, first-served sites are extremely limited and typically fill by Thursday for the weekend.

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