http://www.nps.gov/jotr/parknews/feesrise.htm
The per night camping fee will rise from $5 to $10 at Hidden Valley, Ryan, Jumbo Rocks, Belle, and White Tank campgrounds.
Thanks for the informative page!
Sorry about that. To be honest, I have no idea about the coordinates of Joshua Tree National Park. If you happen to have them, then please feel free to let me know and I'll update that information. I just know about the more important aspect of camping and climbing here.
I'm finally making my first pilgrimage to JTree this spring and have a few questions i'm game to get answered.
As a backgrounder, I'm looking to climb mostly trad (or mixed)lines (would love to hit some classic crack routes), and am leading solidly in the 10's (I appreciate the variation in the YDS grading pan-N/America) - so that said lets give it a range of 9's to 11's.
1)First off, given the 8000+ routes across the park, I'm looking to concentrate my efforts - bang for buck value basically.
Given the above trip goals any suggestions? Areas? Routes? Crags?
2)I'm looking to get a guide book, now, having read much about the variousl options it seems clear that Vogel's books are the tickets. Tha said, it seems as if his original, which encompasses the entire park, is too exhaustive and not very specific, and thus not the best choice for a first timer to the area.
So, I know that he has made expanded versions that cover various sectors of the park and thier climbs.
I'm looking for some guindance as to where I should concentrate my climbing given a two-week time window, and thus what guidebook (s) to get?
3)Having read much about the camping options in the Park could someone suggest the optimal site? Also, what is the likihood of getting a site given their popularity. This decision will likely be contingent on the guidance on where to concentrate my climbing within the park.
Eleutheros - Jan 25, 2007 8:17 am - Hasn't voted
AloneWent here to climb. Everyone else wanted to drink Southern Comfort and Icehouse. I ended up climbing alone. But it was fun.
Michele - Jan 26, 2007 12:45 am - Hasn't voted
Re: AloneSorry to hear that you were with some less than motivated climbing partners. But Joshua Tree is a wonderful place to roam around alone.
Eleutheros - May 28, 2007 12:53 am - Hasn't voted
Quail MountainLove all the routes included on this page. You should also attach Quail Mountain .
The Tailor - Apr 7, 2008 10:34 pm - Hasn't voted
With Or Without YouFirst time here with one of the most experienced climbers I know.
BoulderTraveler - Apr 2, 2009 8:02 pm - Hasn't voted
New camping fees 3/07http://www.nps.gov/jotr/parknews/feesrise.htm
The per night camping fee will rise from $5 to $10 at Hidden Valley, Ryan, Jumbo Rocks, Belle, and White Tank campgrounds.
Thanks for the informative page!
Michele - Apr 16, 2009 6:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: New camping fees 3/07Thank you. Isn't Joshua Tree wonderful?! That is too bad about the increase; I guess they need to put up more unnecessary signs and pave parking lots.
Bubba Suess - Dec 27, 2009 1:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Lat and LongThe coordinates for JTree are incorrect. They currently place the park in southern Arizona.
Michele - Jan 18, 2010 2:14 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Lat and LongSorry about that. To be honest, I have no idea about the coordinates of Joshua Tree National Park. If you happen to have them, then please feel free to let me know and I'll update that information. I just know about the more important aspect of camping and climbing here.
rockandsnowjunkie - Jan 27, 2011 4:38 pm - Hasn't voted
JTree QueriesHello fellow climbers and JTree savants.
I'm finally making my first pilgrimage to JTree this spring and have a few questions i'm game to get answered.
As a backgrounder, I'm looking to climb mostly trad (or mixed)lines (would love to hit some classic crack routes), and am leading solidly in the 10's (I appreciate the variation in the YDS grading pan-N/America) - so that said lets give it a range of 9's to 11's.
1)First off, given the 8000+ routes across the park, I'm looking to concentrate my efforts - bang for buck value basically.
Given the above trip goals any suggestions? Areas? Routes? Crags?
2)I'm looking to get a guide book, now, having read much about the variousl options it seems clear that Vogel's books are the tickets. Tha said, it seems as if his original, which encompasses the entire park, is too exhaustive and not very specific, and thus not the best choice for a first timer to the area.
So, I know that he has made expanded versions that cover various sectors of the park and thier climbs.
I'm looking for some guindance as to where I should concentrate my climbing given a two-week time window, and thus what guidebook (s) to get?
3)Having read much about the camping options in the Park could someone suggest the optimal site? Also, what is the likihood of getting a site given their popularity. This decision will likely be contingent on the guidance on where to concentrate my climbing within the park.
Thank you all for your help!
Happy Climbing!