University of Idaho Park Studies Unit, Joshua Tree National Park 2004 Visitor Study
“ Total expenditures Visitor groups were asked to list the amount of money they spent on their visit to Joshua Tree NP and the surrounding area (Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms) . Expenditures were requested for the following: lodging; camping fees; guide fees; restaurants and bars; groceries and take-out food; gas and oil; other transportation expenses; admissions, recreation, and entertainment fees; all other purchases; and donations.For total expenditures in and around the park, 40% of visitor groups spent between $1 and $100 during their visit (see Figure 93) . ”
