NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park
AvailableEV charging station in Twentynine Palms, California, not on a charging network — 8 Level 1. US DOE AFDC station 196737.
At a glance
NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park is a private EV charging station at 74485 National Park Dr in Twentynine Palms, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 8 charging ports (8 Level 1) with NEMA 14-50 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 21, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 196737 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | National park |
| Open date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NEMA 14-50 — 240V outlet (RV-style plug).
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 74485 National Park Dr
- City
- Twentynine Palms
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92277
- Coordinates
- 34.12879, -116.03765
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park offer?
Of its 8 ports, 8 are Level 1. Level 1 ports are standard 120-volt outlets, the slowest way to charge. That is about twice the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NEMA 14-50, 240V outlet (RV-style plug). The site is listed as a national park location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park compare with other stations in Twentynine Palms?
Twentynine Palms has 15 charging stations in the DOE registry with 42 ports. NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park accounts for 19% of the charging ports in Twentynine Palms. Statewide, California has 21,814 stations and 81,788 ports, the largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in California, Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, has 432 ports.
Who operates NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park?
NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. California has 1,389 non-networked stations, 6% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Sep 21, 2021, one of 5,186 stations in California with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park have?
NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park has 8 charging ports: 8 Level 1.
Does NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 8 ports are all Level 1.
What connectors does NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park have?
NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park has NEMA 14-50 connectors.
Is NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park open to the public?
No. NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park is listed with private access.
Where is NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park?
NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park is at 74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277. Its coordinates are 34.12879, -116.03765.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 196737, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “NPS PWRO: Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, CA (AFDC station 196737)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/nps-pwro-joshua-tree-national-park-196737 (data as of October 12, 2026).