Joshua Tree Music Festival returns October 8–11. Compare included walk-in camping, vehicle/RV passes, box-office hours, re-entry, desert prep, accessibility and work exchange.
Joshua Tree Fall 2026 quick answers - When? October 8–11, 2026. - Where? Joshua Tree Lake Campground. - Camping? Walk-in tent camping is included with festival admission. - Vehicle camping? Requires a separate campground vehicle pass. - All ages? Yes. - Work exchange? Open for Fall 2026. Admission and camping are different credentials Your festival ticket covers walk-in tent camping. Bringing a vehicle into camping requires the matching vehicle credential. Dry RV camping and powered RV sites are separate products, and a family camping area is available. Vehicles may not simply drive into the campground to unload gear without the correct access, so decide how you are sleeping before arrival. Box office and arrival Current published windows are Wednesday afternoon for Early Entry, then extended daytime/evening hours Thursday through Sunday. Guests arriving outside box-office hours without a wristband cannot access the festival or campground. Re-entry is available after wristband pickup only when the vehicle has the all-weekend in-and-out credential. Desert prep October in the Mojave can mean hot sun, cold nights, wind and sudden weather changes. Bring shade, layers, sun protection, water containers and strong stakes for anything that can catch wind. Accessibility Accessible parking is available in day parking and car camping near festival entrances. Accessible camping and Carer's passes can be arranged with the organizer in advance. Work exchange and other ways in Fall 2026 Work Exchange is open. Current organizer pathways also include visual art, presenters, vendors, healers/bodyworkers, press/media, sponsorship, street-team participation and paid work. Official resources: festival site · campground info · work exchange · music/schedule