Mojave National Preserve Guide

Desert scene in Mojave National Preserve, California

Mojave National Preserve Highlights

Hole-in-the-Wall Campground is the most popular camp in Mojave National Preserve, which means that you might share it with a few others. Located adjacent to the popular "rings climb" and close to the Hole-in-the-Wall visitor center, the 37-site camp serves as a great base for exploring Mojave.
Mid Hills Campground, the second of two developed camps in the preserve, was burned in a wildfire in 2005. The juniper and pinyon pine trees that once shaded the sites are slowly recovering. Reaching the camp requires an eight-mile drive on a dirt road, so if you want to camp alone, this is your spot.
Nearby Providence Mountains State Recreation Area has a small six-site campground, complete with flush toilets. The sites are very exposed and can be subjected to strong winds, but the desert view is amazing. This is a great place to camp if you've come to see the geological wonders of Mitchell Caverns.
Just outside the border of the preserve, Afton Canyon Campground is located at one of the few places where the Mojave River flows above ground. A popular overnight spot for four-wheelers driving the Mojave Road, the camp is also well-situated for hikers and photographers who wish to explore the area's colorful canyons, washes, and cliffs.

By Travel Expert: Ann Marie Brown