I am thinking about staying in Joshua Tree on Friday night as well. Does anyone know how late they will let people into the park? I don't feel like making the 118 mile trek from my house early Saturday morning and I might not be able to leave until after I get out of work at 5:00PM.
The south entrance does not have an attendant so you could just come in whenever.
When the event get's closer, we'll try to nail down a camp site spot at Cottonwood. (did we decide on that as the spot, John)
The only trouble is there aren't reservations for that campsite so first come first serve.
That is the thought Steve...arrive and camp at the southern campground of JTNP on Friday, Jan 27th.
Steve is also correct with the fact that all of the sites there are FCFS...so the earlier a few of us can arrive, and stagger some spots, the bettah.
This is the only potential snag for Friday arrivals wishing to camp together...if it is a busy campground, we might be SOL. Keeping the Karmic Camping Fingers crossed.