Release Date: July 1, 2019
Contact: David Smith 760 367-5501
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Twentynine Palms, California – Park officials want to remind
visitors to be extra vigilant with fire during the upcoming 4th
of July holiday. The wet winter and spring
has created increased growth of grasses and other plants, which have now dried out, creating hazardous
fuel conditions throughout much of the park and surrounding areas. Fireworks displays pose an
unacceptable risk of wildland fire, and the use of fireworks is prohibited within Joshua Tree National
Park. Anyone seeing firework activity in the park should immediately report it to one of the on duty
rangers in the park or call park dispatch. Camp fires are permitted only within established grills and fire
rings located in designated campgrounds and picnic areas.
Visitors who are camping in the park over the holiday can enjoy free firework displays in the towns of
Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley. Both communities will start their programs at 9 p.m. on July 4th
For more information visit, www.nps.gov/jotr, or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at JoshuaTreeNPS.
