Roads in Joshua Tree National Park remain closed following rain
Several roads at Joshua Tree National Park will remain closed for the next couple of days following heavy rain Friday and Saturday.
According to park officials, Pinto Basin Road will remain closed for the next couple of days. Cottonwood Campground and the visitor center at Cottonwood are closed as well as access in and out of the park through the south.
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All dirt roads are currently closed throughout the park and while the west entrance remains open, park officials are not recommending going in or out of the west entrance while debris is being cleared in the area. Electrical power is currently off at Black Rock.
Park staff will continue to clean up roads and facilities at the park. Click here for current conditions & further information or call 760-367-5522.
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