Kelso Dunes with rays of light coming through the clouds. Mountains in the background.. — Kelso Dunes is the most popular hike at Mojave National Preserve. NPS

Mojave National Preserve

National Preserve / Reserve · California · National Park Service

Camping

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: (760) 252-6100
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Archeology · Ruins · Commerce · Trade · Farming and Agriculture · Ranches · Industry · Mining · Military · US Army · Monuments and Memorials · Native American Heritage · Transportation · Trains and Railroads · Westward Expansion · Homesteading · Animals · Birds · Cats (wild) · Fish · Tortoises and Turtles · Dunes · Fire · Geology · Groundwater · Freshwater Springs · Mountains · Night Sky · Astronomy · Rock Landscapes and Features · Buttes · Scenic Views · Unique Species · Endangered · Volcanoes · Wilderness

Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Auto Off-Roading · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Mountain Biking · Road Biking · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Group Camping · RV Camping · Food · Picnicking · Hiking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Off-Trail Permitted Hiking · Horse Trekking · Horse Camping (see also camping) · Horseback Riding · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store