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At Indian Cove Amphitheater And Rattlesnake Canyon

 

Indian Cove is the best kept secret of The Joshua Tree National Park, with magnificent panoramic views and impressive towering rock formations, Indian Cove is a breathtaking wedding destination.

 

Indian Cove is part of The Joshua Tree National Park, however there is no entrance fee required to enjoy Indian Cove's majestic day hiking and world class rock climbing. Indian Cove boasts to have the largest bird population within The Joshua Tree National Park. 

 

Fees are required for campsite reservations, and special use permits for elopements and weddings.

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Indian Cove Ranger Station

7299 Indian Cove Rd.

Twentynine Palms, Ca. 92277

(760) 362-4367

 

To reach Indian Cove Campsites, travel east on Hwy 62 towards Twentynine Palms, go south on Indian Cove Rd. for 2.7 miles, the road will dead end at The Indian Cove Ranger Station, granting travelers access to this majestic destination of The Joshua Tree National Park. Enjoy and explore the wonders of our

Beautiful Mojave Desert.

The Vow Keeper | Wedding Officiant - Wedding Photographer - Joshua Tree, CA.
The Vow Keeper | Wedding Officiant - Wedding Photographer - Joshua Tree, CA.
The Vow Keeper | Wedding Officiant - Wedding Photographer - Joshua Tree, CA.
The Vow Keeper | Wedding Officiant - Wedding Photographer - Joshua Tree, CA.

Joshua Tree National Park

Special Use Permits Application Information

Indian Cove And Rattlesnake Canyon Picnic Area

Special-use permits are required for ALL weddings and elopements regardless of size. The cost of wedding application is $120. and is non-refundable. Additional cost can vary depending on the size of your wedding and location.

 

PLEASE NOTE, If you are hiring a professional photographer or caterer, or any additional vendors, they are also required to obtain a separate Special Use wedding permit.

 

This permit is also required for Engagement photos and

Wedding Photos.

Joshua Tree National Park Map

Approved Permitted Wedding And Elopement Locations

Joshua Tree National Park Map

Campgrounds, Hikes, Trailheads And Points Of Interest

Rattlesnake Canyon Picnic Area

Up To 20 Guests And 8 Vehicles

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Indian Cove Amphitheater

Up To 100 Guests And 1 Vehicle,

You Must Shuttle Your Guests Into And Out Of Indian Cove

Special Use Non-Refundable Permit Fee Is $120.

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The Vow Keeper | Wedding Officiant - Wedding Photographer - Joshua Tree, CA.

How Do I Obtain A

Joshua Tree National Park Wedding Permit ?

Special Use Non-refundable Permit Fee $120.

For Weddings No More Than 100 Guests

At Indian Cove Amphitheater

 

Indian Cove Amphitheater Special Use Permit Fee $120.

Plus A $200. Location Fee And For Weddings Of 50 to 100

Guests An Additional Park Monitor Fee Of $50. Per Hour

You Must Provide Shuttle Or Bus Transportation

For Your Guests Into Indian Cove Amphitheater

To Obtain A Special Use Permit

For Additional Details

Contact Joshua Tree National Park At

(760) 367-5518 Or (760) 367-5551

Jeannie Wilson

Special Park Use and CUA Permit Coordinator

Joshua Tree National Park

74485 National Park Drive

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

 

Permit Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Closed Saturday And Sunday And Federal Holidays

Phone: 760-367-5518 Fax: 760-367-5586

Email:  jeannie_wilson@nps.gov

Email:  jotr_permit_office@nps.gov

Please Note, Permit Availability Is Limited Apply For Your Park Permit As Soon As You Know Your Wedding Date, Preferred Park Location And Time.  Also required on your application you will need a back-up second choice for location, ceremony time and date.

 

Allow a minimum of 15 Business Days For Your Special Use Permit To Process.  Special Use Permit Applications must be recieved at least 15 business days prior to your requested date and no more than 12 months prior to your requested date.

Please note if a permit is not obtained for this activity, you are subject to a Federal Citation fine up to $500.

 

No permits will be issued on Federal Holidays and NPS free entrance days. No permits will be issued from December 20th to January 1st.

 

No permits will be issued for the following 2025 Federal Holidays

     January 1, 2             June 19                 October 13

     January 20               July 4, 5                November 11

     February 17             August 25             November 26, 27, 28

     May 26                    September 1         December 24, 25, 26, 31

 

No Permits will be issued on NPS Free Entrance Days

     January 20           Birthday Of Martin Luther King

     April 19               First Day Of National Park Week

     June 19                Juneteenth National Independence Day

     August 4              Anniversary Of The Great American Outdoors Act

     September 27      National Public Lands Day

     November 11      Veterans Day

 

The Joshua Tree National Park ALLOWS

A small table for guestbook, cooler with water, and a free standing wedding arch with fresh flowers, live floral bouquets, battery-powered candles, small runner, small rug, cake and champagne, live fresh flowers, live floral bouquets, and fake flowers.

DOES NOT ALLOW

Dried flowers, the throwing of birdseed, rice, rose petals or confetti, NO pampas grass, No Dried flowers, NO smoke bombs, fireworks, sparklers, open flamed candles, rice, chalk, colored-water tablets, colored sand, directional signage, furniture, blowing of bubbles, unattended food items, hanging or attaching anything to a tree or bush, or in the ground, climbing on the endangered Joshua Trees, amplified music, speakers and microphones.

 

The gathering of branches, plants, or flowers, drones, does NOT permit balloons, the releasing of any live animal, butterflies, doves etc., or anything that would endanger The National Park. 

Joshua Tree National Park does not permit exclusive use of any area and there will be normal visitor activity durning your ceremony.  Weddings are permitted for 2 hours.

Within those two hours will be your set-up, guest arrival, ceremony, pictures, guest departure, and clean up.  Plan accordingly with your time.  Joshua Tree National Park will only permit one activity at a time per location.

Group size, season, and time of day will determine the approval of your requested location.  There are designated locations to avoid congestion in these busy locations.  A map will be provided by the park with the approved locations.

NO entrance fee is required for your

guests to enter Indian Cove

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