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Friday, September 11
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Today & Tonight

Today

Sunny

High: 92°F
Wind: 5 to 10 mph

Sunrise: 6:24 am
Sunset: 6:56 pm


UV Level: Very High 

Tonight

New Moon
(0% illum)
New Moon

Low: 68°F
Mostly Clear

Moonrise: 6:48 am
Moonset: 7:08 pm

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Sep 11 7:00 am

Temp: 78°F / 26°C   
Humidity: 41%
Wind: 2 mph (3 kph) S
Gusts: —
Air Quality: Moderate 

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 Sep 11, 12:07 am

Fri, Sep 11 Sat, Sep 12 Sun, Sep 13
Black Rock Campground
Day Sunny
High: 89°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph 		Sunny
High: 86°F / 30°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph 		Sunny
High: 83°F / 28°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 71°F / 22°C
 Clear
Low: 68°F / 20°C
 Clear
Low: 67°F / 19°C
Cottonwood Campground
Day Sunny
High: 94°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph 		Sunny
High: 91°F / 33°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph 		Sunny
High: 89°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 74°F / 23°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 72°F / 22°C
 Clear
Low: 71°F / 22°C
Indian Cove Campground
Day Sunny
High: 98°F / 37°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 95°F / 35°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 93°F / 34°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 74°F / 23°C
 Clear
Low: 71°F / 22°C
 Clear
Low: 69°F / 21°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 90°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 87°F / 31°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 85°F / 29°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 67°F / 19°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 64°F / 18°C
 Clear
Low: 64°F / 18°C
Lost Horse Ranger Station
Day Sunny
High: 92°F / 33°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 89°F / 32°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 87°F / 31°C
Wind: 5 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 68°F / 20°C
 Clear
Low: 66°F / 19°C
 Clear
Low: 65°F / 18°C

Campgrounds
Updated Sep 11, 8:40 am

Campground Status Available Sites
Bell First-come 👀
Black Rock Reserved 79
Black Rock Equestrian Reserved 1
Cottonwood Reserved 45
Cottonwood Group Reserved 1
Hidden Valley First-come 👀
Indian Cove Reserved 73
Indian Cove Group Reserved 9
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 52
Ryan Reserved 18
Sheep Pass Group Reserved 4
White Tank First-come 👀
#} 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