Heavy Rains Cause Road Closures In Joshua Tree National Park

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Heavy Rains Cause Road Closures In Joshua Tree National Park

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Feb. 3, 2019. It is reproduced in full below.

Due to heavy rain activity on Saturday, Feb. 2, park officials have closed all dirt roads in the park. The south entrance, off of I-10 is open but is reduced to one lane in certain areas. Oversize vehicles and RVs are recommended to use an alternate route to enter the park. The Keys Ranch Tour has been cancelled for Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019.

The park reminds visitors not to drive off-road at any time. Avoid driving through running water and slow down and exercise caution when driving in wet conditions.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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