Complaints to the county over illegal camping, fires, and littering in Section 6 of Joshua Tree appear to have had an effect; the county has announced that effective Thursday, March 1, the gate to the area will be closed at night. The Desert View Conservation Area, also known as Section 6 east of Quail Springs Road in Joshua Tree, is a day-use only area, but residents have been complaining for years that visitors are camping overnight, having bon fires, and littering with trash and human waste. The gate will be open between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. only. Residents are encouraged to call the local fire or Sheriff’s department if they see violations in the area. Violators will be subject to citations and fines. For more information on the management plan, call 760-366-8415.
