Mojave National Preserve, California

  Mojave National Preserve is a delightful spot to camp, Shady Lane RV Camp is a delightful spot; dry warm beds await you at Holiday Inn Express Barstow, Ca-Historic Route 66. Camping at Mojave National Preserve is good fun, Elm Grove Trailer Park is a good local campground; Mojave National Preserve is not far at all from Barstow. Mojave National Preserve is a good site for a spree when you must spend some time in the fresh air.
Not much rain falls here at Mojave National Preserve; January is when you get the most rain here while June is the month with
    the least amount of precipitation. After a long day outdoors Comfort Inn Barstow is a great site to spend a night or two. Mojave National Preserve has a huge amount of natural loveliness; it's a site that everybody likes.
The wonderful loveliness of Mojave National Preserve
is there for your viewing contentment. There are so many exciting things to do for everyone to take pleasure in. Mojave National Preserve has splendid outdoors recreation, so you may have fun during your stay.
Camping is available at Red Top Trailer Park, and if you're a golfer then a great nearby course is Barstow Golf Club. For the duration of the summertime, highs frequently are in the 90's at Mojave National Preserve while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 50's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures
 
    the least amount of precipitation. After a long day outdoors Comfort Inn Barstow is a great site to spend a night or two. Mojave National Preserve has a huge amount of natural loveliness; it's a site that everybody likes.
The wonderful loveliness of Mojave National Preserve
is a pleasant choice.
Why not camp at Desert Moon Mobile Home Park if you're here at Mojave National Preserve, and Econo Lodge Barstow is a glorious site to get some rest. You get a good view of B Hill from Mojave National Preserve, and if you need a place to stay Rodeway Inn Barstow is a wonderful choice. Mojave National Preserve is a popular destination for the populace of Barstow.


Rose-colored sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and mile-high mountains are all part of the scene at Mojave National Preserve. Located

 
in the heart of the Mojave Desert, this new park was established in 1994 through the California Desert Protection Act. The Preserve encompasses 1.6 million acres of mountains, jumble rocks, desert washes, and dry lakes; outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the opportunity for solitude here not easily found at other southern California parks.

Plant and animal life varies by elevation. Desert tortoises burrow in creosote bush flats, while the black and yellow Scott’s oriole nests in Joshua trees higher up the slopes. Mule deer and bighorn sheep roam among pinyon pine and juniper in the Preserve’s many mountain ranges.

Mojave Desert experiences change with the seasons. Infrequent winter snows sparkle on the mountains. With enough moisture, spring wildflowers carpet the desert with vivid colors. Summers are hot; hikers and campers explore the higher elevations such as Mid-Hills and the New York Mountains. The cooler temperatures of fall mark hunting season. A network of dirt roads offer year round opportunities to explore by 4-wheel drive vehicle.

   

CONTACTS

Email - MOJA_Superintendent@nps.gov

Fax- 760-255-8809

Write to
Superintendent, Mojave National Preserve
222 E. Main St., Suite 202
Barstow, CA 92311

Phone
Headquarters - (760)255-8800
Information-Baker - (760)733-4040
Information & Group Camp Reservations-Needles - (760)326-6322
Information-Hole-in-the-Wall - (760) 928-2572

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
The Preserve is always open. The Baker Desert Information Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The Needles Desert Information Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays. Hole-in-the-Wall Ranger Station is generally open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Weather & Climate
The weather is generally most comfortable in the spring and fall. Temperatures vary greatly by elevation. At low elevations, daytime highs are in the 70s in March; lows are in the 40s. Highs over 100 typically begin in May and can last into October. In the mountains, daytime highs are in the 70s in May; lows are in the 50s. Winters can bring freezing temperatures and occasional snows, with daytime highs in the 50s and 60s.

Annual precipitation ranges from 3.5 inches at lower elevations to nearly 10 inches in the mountains. Most rain falls between November and April; summer thunderstorms may bring sudden, heavy rainfall. The driest months are May and June.

Winds are a prominent feature of Mojave Desert weather. Strong winds occur in fall, late winter, and early spring months.

Accessibility
All of the Preserve’s information centers and ranger stations are accessible to all visitors.

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.

FEES/PERMITS

Activity Fee
CAMPGROUND FEE

Hole-in-the-Wall and Mid Hills Campgrounds are $12 per site per night ($6 for Golden Age or Golden Access Passport Holders). Black Canyon Equestrian & Group site fees are $25 per night per site. Call 760-326-6322 for group camp reservations.

Permits
RECREATION PERMIT
$50 for One Time
A Recreation Permit is required for all organized events, including school groups, hiking clubs, jeep tour groups and scouting groups, or for any group of more than 15 individuals or 7 vehicles. Proof of insurance may be required. For more information call (760) 255-8863, or email MOJA_Superintendent@nps.gov.

Special Use Permits
SPECIAL EVENTS/FILMING
$200 for One Time
A Special Use Permit is required for large, organized events and commercial activities such as filming that require extensive stipulations, completion of an environmental assessment, and/or require on-site monitoring. Proof of insurance and posting of a bond may also be required. For more information, call (760) 255-8863, or email MOJA_Superintendent@nps.gov.

CAMPING

Black Canyon Equestrian & Group Campground
Open All Year
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 760 326-6322.

Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
Open All Year
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.
For More Information on this campground please call 760-733-4040,760-326-6322

Mid Hills Campground
Open All Year
Nestled in pinyon pine and juniper trees at 5,600 feet, 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.
For More Information on this campground please call 760-733-4040,760-326-6322

FACILITIES

BAKER DESERT INFORMATION CENTER
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone - 760-733-4040
Location - 72157 Baker Blvd./ PO Box 241 Baker, CA 92309
Exhibits - limited
Available Facilities - bookstore

NEEDLES DESERT INFORMATION CENTER
Open All Year 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone - (760) 326-6322
Location - 707 W. Broadway, Needles, CA 92363
Closures - Mondays
Exhibits - limited
Available Facilities - bookstore

Ranger Stations
HOLE-IN-THE-WALL RANGER STATION
weekends as staffing permits 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Phone - (760) 928-2572
Location - 20 miles north of I-40 on Essex and Black Canyon Roads.
Special Programs - Friday evening Ranger talks and Saturday morning guided hikes, spring only.
Exhibits - basic orientation
Available Facilities - bookstore, picnic area


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