Camping in Mojave National Preserve is an enjoyable and rewarding pastime for 

visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Developed campgrounds 

are ideal for families and groups, while roadside camping areas and nearly 

700,000 acres of wilderness offer more primitive camping opportunities.

A Rewarding Experience

Developed Campgrounds Two developed family campgrounds are available 

year-round at Mid Hills and Hole-in-the-Wall (see 

reverse side of brochure for map, directions, and 

further descriptions).

Facilities

Pit toilets, trash and recycling receptacles, potable 

water. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site. No 

utility hookups. Dump station available at Holein-the-Wall Campground, only.

Fees & Reservations

$12 per site per night, $6 for America the Beautiful 

Senior/Access Pass holders. Reservations not accepted; campsites available on a first-come, firstserved basis.

Pets

Allowed, but must be leashed and never left 

unattended. Pet excrement must be collected and 

disposed of in garbage receptacles.

Campfires

Permitted only in provided fire rings. Do not leave 

fires smoldering or unattended. All firewood must 

be brought into the preserve; cutting or collecting 

any wood, including downed wood, is prohibited.

Sanitation

Store all food in a manner that will prevent access by wildlife. Garbage and foodscraps must be 

placed in provided trash receptacles.

Campsite Limits

Maximum of 8 people with 2 vehicles (including a 

camping unit—i.e., trailer, motor home, converted 

van, etc.) per site. Stays are limited to a maximum 

of 14 consecutive days per visit/stay and 30 total 

days per year. Quiet hours: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Firearms

Shooting or hunting is prohibited within 1/2 mile 

of campgrounds. All firearms must be unloaded, 

cased, and broken down.

Telephones

Public telephones are available at the Hole-inthe-Wall Information Center and the Hole-in-theWall Fire Center (located just across Black Canyon Road). In case of emergency, dial 911.

Information

Call 760 928-2572 or 760 252-6100 or visit us 

online at www.nps.gov/moja. Park rangers are onduty at information centers.

Other Camping Options Roadside Camping

Roadside vehicle camping is permitted in areas 

that have been traditionally used for this purpose: 

sites with existing rock or metal fire rings should 

be considered suitable for roadside camping.

Do not camp along paved roads, in day-use areas, on private property, or within 1/4 mile of any 

water source or cultural site. Bury (or pack out) 

human waste in catholes 6–8 inches deep, at least 

200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Pack out all 

toilet paper and hygiene products.

Providence Mountain State Recreation Area

16 miles north of I-40 on Essex Road, the campground at Mitchell Caverns offers six sites available on a first-come, first-served basis for $12 per 

night. For more information, call 760 928-2586.

Backpacking & Horsepacking

Campsites must be at least 1/2 mile from developed areas and roads and 1/4 mile from any water 

source. There is no permit or registration system, 

so be sure to notify others of your travel itinerary. 

Horses and/or other pack animals are permitted 

on all trails, backcountry roads, and open country 

(including wilderness). Free-trailing or looseherding is prohibited. All feed must be brought 

into the preserve; ranging/grazing is prohibited. 

Manure should be raked out and spread over a 

large area. Developed camping facilities are available at the Black Canyon Equestrian & Group 

Campground. Reservations are required; call 760 

928-2572 or 760 252-6104.

Camping

Mojave National Preserve National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

Mojave National Preserve
Other Camping Options

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Hole-in-the-Wall

Campground

Location & Description

20 miles north of I-40 via Essex and Black Canyon 

roads. At 4,400 feet in elevation, the campground 

is located in an open grove of Mojave yucca at the 

base of a sculpted wall of volcanic rhyolite. 

April to May 

June to August

September to October

November to March

55°F to 75°F

45°F to 60°F

70°F to 105°F

65°F to 75°F

55°F to 80°F

50°F to 70°F

40°F to 60°F

20°F to 40°F

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Hole-in-the-Wall Temperatures

Average Day and Night (°F)

Mid Hills Campground Location & Description

7 miles north of Hole-in-the-Wall on Black Canyon Road, then 2 miles west on Wild Horse Canyon Road. At 5,600 feet in elevation, campers are 

Group Camping

The Black Canyon Equestrian & Group Campground (located on the east side of Black Canyon Road at Hole-in-the-Wall) is ideal for larger 

groups. Campsites feature vault toilets, trash and 

recycling receptacles, potable water, fire ring, grill, 

and picnic shelter with tables. The fee is $25 per 

group per night. Reservations are required; call 

760 928-2572 or 760 252-6104.

Groups of at least 7 vehicles (or 7 horses) or 15 

people require a Special Use Permit for backcountry camping; call 760 252-6107 for more info.

April to May 

June to August

September to October

November to March

45°F to 65°F

35°F to 50°F

60°F to 100°F

55°F to 80°F

45°F to 70°F

40°F to 60°F

30°F to 50°F

10°F to 30°F

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Mid Hills Temperatures

Average Day and Night (°F)

Many of the 35 campsites are large enough for 

motorhomes and trailers; two walk-in sites accomodate tents, only.

Nearby Attractions

Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center

Winter hours (Oct.–Apr.): Wednesday through 

Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Summer hours (May–

Sept.): Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

A nature trail connects the campground to the 

information center. Nearby are trailheads for the 

Rings Loop Trail, the Mid Hills to Hole-in-theWall Trail, and the Barber Peak Loop Trail.

treated to cooler temperatures and outstanding 

views. Many of the 26 campsites are surrounded 

by pinyon pine and juniper trees. Motorhomes 

and trailers are not recommended on the unpaved 

campground access road.

Nearby Attractions

The northern trailhead for the Mid Hills to 

Hole-in-the-Wall Trail is located just south of the 

campground entrance across Wild Horse Canyon 

Road.

Map of Campgrounds

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Kelso Depot

Visitor Center

Hole-in-the-Wall

Information Center

Unpaved roads may

be impassable in

inclement weather

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Wheaton Wash

Marl

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Deer

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Keystone

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Rock

Spring

Cornfield

Spring

Kessler

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Willo

Spring

Willow Wash

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New York Mountains Road

Ivanpah Road

Kelso

Cima

Nipton Road

Cima

Road

Morning

Star

Mine

Road

Wild Horse

Canyon Road

Black

Canyon

Road

Cedar Canyon Road

Cedar Canyon Road

Road

Mid Hills to Holein-the-Wall Trail

Barber Peak Loop Trail

Hole-in-the-Wall Nature Trail

Rings Loop Trail

Rock House

Rock Spring Loop Trail

Teutonia

Peak Trail

Hole-in-the-Wall

Campground

Mid Hills

Campground

Black Canyon

Group & Equestrian

Campground

15mi

24km

 10mi

16km

7mi

1km

10mi

16km

14mi

22km

2mi

3km

3mi

5km

7mi

11km

6mi

10km

3mi

5km

3mi

5km

6mi

10km

15mi

24km

12mi

19km

 6mi

 10km

14mi

23km

 5mi

8km

5mi

8km

7mi

11km

Hole-inthe-Wall

Fire Center

Morning

Star Mine

Government

Holes

Yates Well

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Teutonia

Peak

5755ft

1754m

Wildcat Butte

5179ft

1579m

Kessler

Peak

6163ft

1878m

Kokoweef

Peak

6038ft

1840m

Clark Mountain

7929ft

2417m

Striped

Mountain

5929ft

1807m

Mountain Pass

4730 ft

1742m

Table Top

6176ft

1882m

From Hole-inthe-Wall to I-40

20mi

32km

From Kelso

to I-15 at Baker

39mi

54km

Pinto

Mountain

6144ft

1873m

7533ft

2296m

Fountain Peak

6996ft

Mojave Road

4-wheel-drive road

Hiking trail

Unpaved

4-wheel-drive road

Unpaved

2-wheel-drive road

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