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Saturday, August 15
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Today & Tonight

Today

Sunny

High: 89°F
Wind: 5 mph

Sunrise: 6:05 am
Sunset: 7:31 pm


UV Level: Very High 

Tonight

Waxing Crescent
(11% illum)
Waxing Crescent

Low: 67°F
Partly Cloudy

Moonrise: 9:13 am
Moonset: 9:11 pm

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Aug 15 7:00 am

Temp: 69°F / 21°C   
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 5 mph (8 kph) SE
Gusts: 10 mph
Air Quality: Good 

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: Very High — Seek shade mid-day. Use SPF-15 sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses outside.

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

Weather Forecast
NOAA forecast at Aug 14, 11:32 pm

Sat, Aug 15 Sun, Aug 16 Mon, Aug 17
Black Rock Campground
Day Sunny
High: 84°F / 29°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 87°F / 31°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 90°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Partly Cloudy
Low: 72°F / 22°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 74°F / 23°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 75°F / 24°C
Cottonwood Campground
Day Sunny
High: 91°F / 33°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 93°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 96°F / 36°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph
Night Mostly Cloudy
Low: 76°F / 24°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 77°F / 25°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 78°F / 26°C
Indian Cove Campground
Day Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 97°F / 36°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 100°F / 38°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph
Night Partly Cloudy
Low: 74°F / 23°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 75°F / 24°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 76°F / 24°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 86°F / 30°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 89°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 92°F / 33°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Partly Cloudy
Low: 66°F / 19°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 68°F / 20°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 70°F / 21°C
Lost Horse Ranger Station
Day Sunny
High: 89°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 91°F / 33°C
Wind: 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 94°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Partly Cloudy
Low: 67°F / 19°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 69°F / 21°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 71°F / 22°C

Campgrounds
Updated Aug 15, 9:40 am

Campground Status Available Sites
Bell Closed —
Black Rock Reserved 0
Black Rock Equestrian Reserved 1
Cottonwood Reserved 0
Cottonwood Group Reserved 0
Hidden Valley First-come 👀
Indian Cove Reserved 6
Indian Cove Group Reserved 7
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 1
Ryan Reserved 0
Sheep Pass Group Reserved 0
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 or online at www.nps.gov/jotr