Mojave National Preserve
2701 Barstow Road
Barstow CA 92311, (760)252-6100
Special Topics: Endangered Species � Wildflowers � Westward
Expansion � Recreation Activities: Auto Touring � Biking � Camping �
Climbing � Educational Programs � Hiking � Horseback Riding �
Hunting � Wildlife Viewing
Camping Areas
Black Canyon Equestrian & Group Campground
Open All Year
Phone 760-928-2572
Details
Located directly across the road from Hole-in-the-Wall Ranger Station and
Campground. Facilities include pit toilets, water, and a picnic shelter with
tables. Reservations are $25 per night; call 760-928-2572.
Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
Open All Year
Phone 760-928-2572,760-252-6100
Details
Surrounded by sculptured volcanic rock walls, the Hole-in-the-Wall Campground is
at 4,400 feet elevation. The 35 campsites are large enough for motorhomes and
trailers. Two walk-in tent sites are also available. Facilities include pit
toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, trashcans, and drinkable water. There are no
utility hookups but there is a dump station. Spaces are available on a
first-come, first-served basis for $12 per site per night. Fees for Golden
Age/Access Passport holders are $6 per site per night.
Mid Hills Campground
Open All Year
Phone 760-928-2572,760-252-6101
Details
A fire swept through here in June, 2005, burning over much of the area. a few
unburned campsites are still surrounded by pinon pine and juniper trees. At
5,600 feet in elevation, Mid Hills Campground is much cooler than the desert
floor below. The road to the campground is not paved and is not recommended for
motorhomes or trailers. There are 26 campsites with picnic tables and fire
rings. Pit toilets, trashcans, and drinkable water are provided. Spaces are
available on a first-come, first-served basis for a $12 per site per night fee.
Fees for Golden Age/Access Passport holders are $6 per site per night.
Lodging Options
Nipton Hotel
Open All Year
Phone 760-856-2335
Details
Privately owned and operated. Originally constructed around 1910, the hotel was
restored in 1986, refurbished in 2004, and is open as a bed-and-breakfast to
serve visitors of Nipton and the California Desert. Also see Baker CA,
Primm NV,
Ludlow
CA,
Needles CA,
Barstow CA
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
The nearest airports are in Ontario, CA (140 miles from the western boundary of
the Preserve) and Las Vegas, NV (60 miles from the eastern boundary of the
Preserve).
Car
The Preserve is easily reached via I-15 or I-40 east of Barstow, CA, and west of
Needles, CA and Las Vegas, NV. There are six freeway exits that provide visitor
access.
Getting Around
Road conditions vary from paved, two-lane highways to rugged 4-wheel drive
roads; see map for major routes. Maps showing all dirt roads are available at
park information centers.
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