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Tuesday, July 28
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Today & Tonight

Today

Sunny
Wind: 5 to 10 mph

Sunny
High: 95°F

Sunrise: 5:52 am
Sunset: 7:48 pm

UV: Extreme 

Tonight

Full Moon
Full Moon
(100% illum)

Mostly Clear
Low: 70°F

Moonrise: 7:46 pm
Moonset: 5:06 am

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Jul 27 11:00 pm

Temp: 86°F / 30°C   
Humidity: 21%
Wind: 2 mph (3 kph) W
Gusts: 9 mph

Announcements

Notices

  • A fire ban is in effect June 15 - October 1. No open fires. Propane stoves are allowed.
  • 49 Palms Oasis Trail - Closed annually from June 1 – September 30.
  • Oasis of Mara has a partial closure.

Warnings

UV: Extreme — Avoid being outside mid-day. Use SPF-15 sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.

Safety Tip:
    Avoid summer heat. Hike mornings or evenings and avoid long hikes.

Weather Forecast
NOAA forecast at Jul 27, 11:32 pm

Tue, Jul 28 Wed, Jul 29 Thu, Jul 30
Black Rock Campground
Day Sunny
High: 93°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 94°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 96°F / 36°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 75°F / 24°C
 Clear
Low: 76°F / 24°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 79°F / 26°C
Cottonwood Campground
Day Sunny
High: 97°F / 36°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 98°F / 37°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 100°F / 38°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 78°F / 26°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 79°F / 26°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 80°F / 27°C
Indian Cove Campground
Day Sunny
High: 103°F / 39°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 104°F / 40°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 106°F / 41°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 76°F / 24°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 77°F / 25°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 80°F / 27°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph AQ: Good 		Sunny
High: 97°F / 36°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph AQ: Good
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 70°F / 21°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 70°F / 21°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 73°F / 23°C

Campgrounds
Updated Jul 28, 12:20 am

Campground Status Available Sites
Bell Closed —
Black Rock Reserved 26
Black Rock Equestrian Reserved 1
Cottonwood Reserved 26
Cottonwood Group Reserved 3
Hidden Valley First-come 👀
Indian Cove Reserved 37
Indian Cove Group Reserved 13
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 106
Ryan Reserved 28
Sheep Pass Group Reserved 6
White Tank Closed —
Availability: Current, unless ?: more than 1 hour ago.  ??: more than 6 hours ago so unreliable.  👀: First-come — check at the Campground.
For reservations, contact recreation.gov on-line, or call 1-877-444-6777

Upcoming Events

No Events Today.

For More Information

Park rangers and visitor center staff are always available to answer your questions.
Contact us at (760) 367-5500
For items marked Reservation (Rec.gov), visit recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777.
For items marked Reservation (Local), contact park staff.