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Thursday, July 30
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Today & Tonight

Today

Sunny
Wind: 0 to 5 mph

Sunny
High: 99°F

Sunrise: 5:54 am
Sunset: 7:46 pm

UV: Extreme 

Tonight

Waning Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
(91% illum)

Mostly Clear
Low: 76°F

Moonrise: 9:09 pm
Moonset: 8:00 am

Currently at Lost Horse Ranger Station
Recorded:  Jul 30 4:00 pm

Temp: 97°F / 36°C   
Humidity: —
Wind: 8 mph (13 kph) S
Gusts: 18 mph
AQ: 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: 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 30, 12:07 pm

Fri, Jul 31 Sat, Aug 1 Sun, Aug 2
Black Rock Campground
Day Sunny
High: 96°F / 36°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 98°F / 37°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph 		Sunny
High: 97°F / 36°C
Wind: 5 to 15 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 79°F / 26°C
 Clear
Low: 79°F / 26°C
 Clear
Low: 77°F / 25°C
Cottonwood Campground
Day Sunny
High: 100°F / 38°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 102°F / 39°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 101°F / 38°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 82°F / 28°C
 Mostly Clear
Low: 83°F / 28°C
 Clear
Low: 81°F / 27°C
Indian Cove Campground
Day Sunny
High: 106°F / 41°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 108°F / 42°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 107°F / 42°C
Wind: 0 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 81°F / 27°C
 Clear
Low: 82°F / 28°C
 Clear
Low: 81°F / 27°C
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Day Sunny
High: 97°F / 36°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 100°F / 38°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph 		Sunny
High: 99°F / 37°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 75°F / 24°C
 Clear
Low: 75°F / 24°C
 Clear
Low: 74°F / 23°C
Lost Horse Ranger Station
Day Sunny
High: 99°F / 37°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 101°F / 38°C
Wind: 0 to 5 mph 		Sunny
High: 100°F / 38°C
Wind: 5 to 10 mph
Night Mostly Clear
Low: 76°F / 24°C
 Clear
Low: 75°F / 24°C
 Clear
Low: 74°F / 23°C

Campgrounds
Updated Jul 30, 5:20 pm

Campground Status Available Sites
Bell Closed —
Black Rock Reserved 22
Black Rock Equestrian Reserved 1
Cottonwood Reserved 25
Cottonwood Group Reserved 3
Hidden Valley First-come 👀
Indian Cove Reserved 31
Indian Cove Group Reserved 13
Jumbo Rocks Reserved 100
Ryan Reserved 26
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.