Mojave Desert
California · National Preserve
Mojave Desert National Preserve is a vast protected area in California, home to sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and historic sites. It offers scenic drives, camping, hiking, and solitude.
Campgrounds
- Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground — Open year-round · 2 sites · $50 · 4,314 ft · Group camp · Equestrian · reserve
- Hole-in-the-Wall Campground — Open year-round · 37 sites · $25 · 4,325 ft · reserve
- Mid Hills Campground — Open year-round · 25 sites · $20 · 5,606 ft · reserve
Top trails
- Kelso Dunes Trail — 3.0 mi · Out & back
- Hole-in-the-Wall Rings Trail — 1.4 mi · Loop
- Lava Tube Trail — 1.4 mi · Out & back
- Barber Peak Loop Trail — 5.3 mi · 699 ft gain · 2h 8m · Loop
- Teutonia Peak Trail — 3.8 mi · 650 ft gain · 1h 36m · Out & back
More trails here: Clark Mountain Trail, Rock Spring Loop, Hole-in-the-Wall to Mid Hills Loop, North Mid Hills Trail, Quail Spring, Lake Tuendae, Rings Loop Trail, Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-Wall Trail, Piute Canyon Loop, Ring Loop Trail, Rock Springs Trail, Morning, Hole-in-the-Wall Nature Trail.
Visiting
Parking: Vehicles must be street-legal under California law (valid registration, working lights, and insurance); California Green Sticker and Red Sticker off-highway vehicle programs are not recognized inside the preserve.. Dogs allowed on leash. Cell service: limited. Phone: (760) 252-6100.
Typical weather
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 36°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 38°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 42°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 0.3 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 0.4 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 43°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 36°F | 0.8 in |
Coordinates: 35.0110, -115.4734. Official website.
Get the Explore app for offline maps, live conditions, and every spot in California. Data sources.