Mojave National Preserve
CA
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.
Details
- 🏞️Type
- National Park
- 🏛️Managed by
- National Park Service
- 📍State
- CA
- 🗺️Address
- 90942 Kelso Cima Road, Kelso, CA, 92309
- 📞Phone
- (760) 252-6100
- 🕐Hours
- Outdoor areas of the Mojave National Preserve including trails, roads, campgrounds are OPEN 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Be sure to check Alerts and Conditions for any temporary closures.
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- ♿Accessibility
- limited
- 🥾Activities
- auto and atv, auto off-roading, scenic driving, astronomy, stargazing, biking, mountain biking, road biking, camping, backcountry camping, car or front country camping, horse camping (see also horse/stock use), group camping, rv camping, food, picnicking, hiking, backcountry hiking, front-country hiking, off-trail permitted hiking, horse trekking, horse camping (see also camping), horseback riding, hunting and gathering, hunting, junior ranger program, wildlife watching, birdwatching, park film, museum exhibits, shopping, bookstore and park store
- 📡GPS
- 35.12486, -115.51683
Weather
Mojave Desert experiences change with the seasons. In winter, freezing temperatures and strong winds can be expected, with rain and snow in the mountains. With enough moisture, spring wildflowers may carpet the desert floor with vivid colors. Summers are hot, and temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit are typical. In summer, adventurers head for the higher elevations such as Mid-Hills and the New York Mountains. The cooler temperatures of fall mark hunting season.
Getting There
Note: There is no fuel inside the Preserve. Please fill up with gas BEFORE you enter. Park headquarters in Barstow, California is 60 miles from the Preserve, and offers maps and information. Our main visitor center, Kelso Depot, is located inside the Preserve, 95 miles east of Barstow and 90 miles west of Las Vegas at the intersection of Kelso-Cima and Kelbaker Roads. Kelso Depot is currently closed for renovations.