The Lion’s Cage

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

• Prohibited all year

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - The following routes are closed to all rock climbing and bouldering:

  Indian Wave Boulders.

  The following boulders are closed to climbing and bouldering: The Lion’s Cage, Indian Wave Boulder, Native Arete, Sheize Roof, Fat Lip Boulder, Shard, Indian Cave, Chicken Wing. This includes the problems on the following boulders:

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  • - The Lion’s Cage
  • - The Lion’s Cage

  Published by National Park Service · Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent’s Compendium

In Joshua Tree National Park

Regulated zone

Joshua Tree National Park

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  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

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - 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