90-120 MinutesFee applies
Attend a Keys Ranch Tour
Joshua Tree National Park
Take a tour of Keys Ranch with a park ranger.
Join us on a ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site’s transition into a protected historical site. The property is located in a remote, rocky canyon in Joshua Tree National Park. To preserve its historic character, admission to the ranch is restricted to guided walking tours. The tours are a half-mile in length. Sturdy walking shoes, drinking water, sunscreen, and a hat will add to your comfort. Dress in layers to be prepared for changing weather conditions. Smoking and eating are not allowed during the tour. Camcorders and cameras are permitted but camera tripods are not. (You may inquire about special tours for photographers and other artists.)
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Guided ToursMillsMiningWestward ExpansionHomesteadingThe Gold RushJoshua Tree National Park
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Details
Duration
90-120 Minutes
Fees
Keys Ranch tours cost $10 per person aged 12 and over and $5 for children 6 to 11. Children under six are admitted free. Senior and Access Pass (Golden Age and Golden Access passport) holders pay $5. Please note: Tours may be canceled due to inclement weather. Tickets are required and can be reserved ahead of time on Recreation.gov. These tour fees do not include the park entrance fee. Tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The Keys Ranch tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Pets
No
Reservations
Yes — Group sizes are limited. Maximum of 10 people per party (subject to availability). Tickets are required and can be reserved ahead of time on Recreation.gov.
Age Info
Strollers are prohibited on Keys Ranch tours. Infant backpack or carriers are permitted. Youth under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older on all tours.