Kelso Dunes is the most popular hike at Mojave National Preserve.
Mojave National Preserve
National Preserve · CA
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesHart Mine Road Closed
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRoadwork begins Nov 16 - closures to S. Kelbaker Road, Kelso Dunes, more
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesNPS Visitor Wi-Fi
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesDo not pick up hitchhikers
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesDelays up to 1 hour are possible at Kelbaker Road Railroad Crossing near Kelso Depot
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park3 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good3 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available32 activities
Park Name
InfoMojave National Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Preserve
State(s)
InfoCA
Phone
Info(760) 252-6100
moja_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoOutdoor 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.
Visitor Center: Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Kelso Depot Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Barstow Headquarters Information Desk
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Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Ruins + 34 more
Weather Info
InfoMojave Desert experiences change with the seasons. In winter, freezing temperatures and strong winds can be expected, with rain and snow in the mountains. With enough moisture, spring wildflowers may
Getting There
InfoNote: There is no fuel inside the Preserve. Please fill up with gas BEFORE you enter. Park headquarters in Barstow, California is 60 miles from the Preserve, and offers maps and information. Our main
Location
Info35.1249° N, -115.5168° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website