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| 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. |
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Mojave Desert Maps
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 view from Campground at Mitchell |
Mitchell Caverns & Winding Stair Caverns
- Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
Tour Hours
can change, so call ahead to verifycavern
information:
760 /928-2586
wildflowers in
March - May
every year
Little water
No telephones
No gasoline.
Dress warmly!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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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 camp4400'
20 yucca pit piped yes open area
reservatons
760/ 733-4040Mid Hills 5600'
20 junipers pit piped yes in the trees 8+ mi.
of dirt road travelProvidence Mtns.
Mitchell Caverns4300'
6
yucca pit piped yes exposed, but
great viewslimited 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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