Regulations United States Joshua Tree Wilderness
Pictograph Boulder
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Prohibited all year
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- - The following routes are closed to all rock climbing and bouldering:
Pictograph Boulder.
The following boulder is closed to climbing and bouldering: Pictograph Boulder. This includes the problems: Local Color, Brownian Motion, Shades of Gray.
Published by National Park Service · Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent’s Compendium
In Joshua Tree National Park; In Joshua Tree Wilderness
Regulated zone
Joshua Tree National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Climbing
- - Climbing is permitted in Joshua Tree National Park. Climbing with fixed anchors is permitted in the areas where fixed anchors were installed prior to the issuance of this compendium. Until the completion of a revised Climbing Management Plan, the installation, removal, and replacement of all bolts is suspended unless authorized by the superintendent through a Special Use Permit. The use of a motorized drill is prohibited for the installation, removal or replacement of a bolt unless authorized by the superintendent through a Special Use Permit.
- - No one may initiate or terminate a climb in an occupied campsite unless given permission by the occupant of that site.
- - Glue, epoxy, cement, or any other adhesive may not be used to attach or reinforce hand and/or footholds for climbing or scrambling.
- - Chipping or enhancing hand and/or footholds is not allowed while climbing or scrambling.
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- - No fixed anchors may be placed within the Fixed Anchor Free Zone. See Appendix C “Fixed Anchor Free Zone Map.”
Published by National Park Service · Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent’s Compendium
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- - Camping is permitted only in designated backcountry zones or in designed campgrounds. Backcountry camping permits may be obtained through the Recreation.gov reservation system or the Joshua Tree Permit Office.
- - Backcountry camping with a permit is the only form of camping allowed outside of designated campgrounds. Backcountry camping is allowable in the following Backcountry Zones (see backcountry camping zoning map at https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675329)
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- - Group size limits for day and overnight use is 12 people. Large groups that are subdivided to meet group size limits must camp at least one mile apart in the backcountry and hike at least 10 minutes apart.
Published by National Park Service · Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent’s Compendium
Regulated zone
Joshua Tree Wilderness
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Prohibited all year
Paragliding · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- - Wilderness. National Park wilderness, including trails, is closed to the possession or use of any machine, conveyance, device or vehicle activated and propelled by a motor, engine, or other non-living power source. […] National Park wilderness, including trails, is closed to the possession or use of any contrivance for moving people or material in or over land or air that has moving parts, that provides a mechanical advantage to the user, and is powered by a living or non-living power source for the preservation of wilderness character. This includes, but is not limited to, non-motorized wheeled vehicles, conveyances and devices, such as bicycles, Segways™ and other Electric Personal Assistance Mobility Devices (EPAMD), carts, dollies, wheelbarrows, wagons, strollers, hang gliders and paragliders.
Published by National Park Service · Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent’s Compendium