Joshua Tree National Park Rock Climbing

Joshua Tree is a mecca to rock climber's from around the world that features over 4,500 established routes. Winter is an especially popular season for rock climbing due to the milder temperatures. Park management is working diligently with climbing enthusiasts to balance and protect park resources for future visitors.

General climbing regulations are as follows:
- It is prohibited to initiate or terminate a climb in an occupied campsite without prior permission of the occupant of that site.
- The use of any substance, such as glue, epoxy, or cement, to reinforce hand or footholds is prohibited.
- “Chipping” or enhancing hand or footholds is prohibited as is removing vegetation or “gardening.”
- Climbing within 50 feet of any rock-art site is prohibited.

NPS Rock Climbing Maps

Indian Cove - Map (326k PDF)
Hidden Valley - Map (1.12mb PDF)
Sheep Pass - Map (211k PDF)
Queen Valley - Map (307k PDF)
Geology Tour - Map (301k PDF)
Split Rock - Map (503k PDF)
Belle/Whitetank - Map (78k PDF)

Route Information

Mountain Project
Joshua Tree Climb

Guides

Joshua Tree Guides
Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School
Uprising Climbing School
Vertical Adventures