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mojave desert
When people hear the phrase "the middle of the Mojave Desert" , they often think of desolation, open flat lands with nothing around for hundreds of miles. That may be true for some sections, but not this portion of Mojave National Preserve. The park itself features cool volcanic rock formations, historical railroad systems, sand dunes, plenty of vegetation: joshua trees, sage, junipers.

Ranger Station - 760/ 733-4040
SuperIntendent - 760/255-8801
Desert Info Center - 760/326-6322

Some Wilderness Areas
limited 4x4 use, follow signs

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Nearby cities & towns:

Mojave MapMojave Desert Maps

maps
Overview MAP


midhills
along Loop Rd south of Mid Hills


view from Campground at Mitchell

Mitchell Caverns & Winding Stair Caverns
- Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

 

Tour Hours
can change, so call ahead to verify

cavern
information:

760 /928-2586

lupine

wildflowers in
March - May
every year

 

Little water
No telephones
No gasoline.
Dress warmly!

Hiking

hiking

Hole-in-the-Rock - Self Guided trail to Hole-in-the-Rock is near the picnic area & Visitor Center.

Teutinia Peak - 10.4 mi. south of Interstate 15 on the east side of Cima Rd. Trail head for Teutinia Peak is nearby on the opposite side of Cima Rd.

Boulders near Mid Hills campground are easy to get to via the dirt road system located behind the campground.


Night hikes are super fun with a full moon! But take a flashlight just in case.

 

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Campgrounds

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campground  elev.

spots
 veg toilet water fee    comments
Hole-in-the-Rock

4400'

24 yucca pit  piped yes rock formations

centrally located

Black Canyon
corral / group camp

4400'

20 yucca pit  piped yes open area

reservatons
760/ 733-4040

Mid Hills

5600'

20  junipers pit   piped yes in the trees

 8+ mi.
of dirt road travel

Providence Mtns.
Mitchell Caverns

4300'

 6

 yucca pit   piped yes

exposed, but
great views

limited RV spots

Primitive Camping

ROADSIDE CAMPING > Get a park map & explore the dirt back roads .. there are plenty of great hidden spots to camp along these roads. Rangers ask that you please use an existing site (with rock ring) in order to prevent additional scars. Some places are not suitable for RV travel & many roads will require 4wheel drive. Remember not to slow down or stop in soft sand, you are likely to get stuck.

Directions to some up of the roadside camping areas:

Kelso Dunes - sites are located near the gate and the end of the access road to the dunes. 2-3 sites.

Rainy Day Mine Site - 15.2 mi. south of Baker on Kelbaker Rd. Go 0.3 mi. north of Kelbaker Rd. on the road leading to Rainy Day Mine. 4x4 vehicles only. No RVs. 3-4 sites.

Black Canyon Rd. - 5.2 mi. south of Hole-in-the-Wall Visitors Center on the east side of Black Canyon Road. 3-4 sites.

Powerline Site - 11.8 mi. north of Kelso on Kelbaker Rd., where power lines crossed the road. 2-3 sites.

Caruthers Canyon - 5.5 mi. west of Ivanpah Rd. on New York's Mountains Rd. 1.5 to 2.7 miles north of New York's Mtns. Rd. to camp sites. No RVs. 3-4 sites.

Sunrise Rock - 10.4 mi. south of Interstate 15 on the east side of Cima Rd. Trail head for Teutinia Peak is nearby on the opposite side of Cima Rd.

BackRoads

 

 

The majority of this Natural Scenic Area is dirt back roads, so get your self prepared & take precautions: water, warm clothes, matches, tune up. Also get your SUV out & ready to explore. Many roads will require 4wheel drive, but there are still plenry suitable for 2WD. Remember not to slow down or stop in soft sand, you are likely to get stuck.

Easy Loop Rd./ Wild Horse Canyon Rd. - Off of Black Cayon Rd, just south of Hole-in-the-Wall Visitors Center starts a loop road that circles around the back side of Hole-in-the-Wall & leads up to Mid Hills campground. A few spur roads trail off & are limited in use. Pay close attention to signage.

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