Mojave National Preserve
California
🟢 🔴 hikes
Free entry
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Outdoor areas of the Mojave National Preserve including trails, roads, campgrounds are OPEN 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Be sure to check Alerts and Conditions for any temporary closures.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 66°F
☀️ 96°/65°
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☁️ 94°/75°
Things to do
Hike the Kelso Dunes
🔴 Hike the Rings Loop
Visit Kelso Depot
Visit a Lava Tube
Teutonia Peak trail
🔴 Hike Desert Sand Dunes
Wander Through the Joshua Trees
🟢 Behold the Granite Mountains
Campgrounds
Visitor centers
Barstow Headquarters Information Desk
Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center
Kelso Depot Visitor Center
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