Covington Flats area at Joshua Tree National Park closing during Fourth of July weekend for wildfire prevention

Covington Flats area at Joshua Tree National Park closing during Fourth of July weekend for wildfire prevention

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Joshua Tree National Park will temporarily close public access to the Covington Flats area during the Fourth of July weekend to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire, officials announced Tuesday. The area will be closed from Thursday, July 2, 2026, to Monday, July 6, 2026. Covington is located in the north-western section of the park, between Black Rock Canyon and Joshua Tree. According to the National Park S…