Castle Mountains National Monument
California
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🌗 46% moon
7.1 h fully dark
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Entrance
Free entry
Fire restrictions in place
Fire restrictions are in place at Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument. Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted. Most camp stoves are. See fire restriction order for additional details.
Official NPS alert →No Hunting Allowed in Castle Mountains National Monument
Hunting is illegal in Castle Mountains National Monument
Most Monument Roads Require Heavy Duty 4WD Vehicle to Travel Safely
Breaking down in the remote monument can be a life-threatening emergency. Most roads require a well-equipped, heavy-duty 4WD vehicle to travel. 2WD high clearance vehicles must use Walking Box Ranch Rd for entry and exit. No Visitor Facilities Available.
Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,000 acres of Castle Mountains boasts Joshua tree forests, unbroken natural landscapes, rare desert grasslands, and rich human history. This intriguing area provides serenity and solitude from nearby metropolitan areas.
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No entrance fee.
Hours & seasons
Castle Mountains National Monument is open year-round. There are no facilities in the Monument. Visitor Centers in neighboring Mojave National Preserve provide information and orientation.
Generally open:
winterspringsummerfallHours are reported by the park — verify before you go.
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✉ MOJA_Superintendent@nps.govConditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 82°F
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Route 66 and the National Park Service have always had an important historical connection. Route 66 was known as the great road west and after World War II families on vacation took to the road in great numbers to visit the many National Park Service sites in the Southwest and beyond. That connection remains very alive and present today. Take a trip down Route 66 and Find Your Park today!
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