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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.

Spring wildflowers carpeting the desert floor

Many people visit Mojave in the spring season to view stunning wildflower displays.

A desert tortoise rest in the shade of a bush near some hikers

Mojave has a great diversity of wildlife. In spring and fall, the elusive desert tortoise can be seen foraging food.

A lonely desert trail leads to tall sand dunes

Mojave has endless options for hikers. Kelso Sand Dunes are a popular trail in cooler months.

A man standing on a mountain peak in front of a wide desert landscape

Mojave is a hiker's paradise. With no less than 9 named mountain ranges int he park, there's no shortage of amazing views to be had.

A Joshua tree seen though the window of an old miner's cabin

Visitors can still hear the echos of history here. Evidence of days long past still persist in Mojave. Native American petroglyphs, long-abandoned mines, and cattle ranches still dot the landscape.

Kelso Dunes is the most popular hike at Mojave National Preserve.

Physical Address:

90942 Kelso Cima Road

Kelso, CA 92309

Mailing Address:

2701 Barstow Road

Barstow, CA 92311

contact-details

Phone Number: (760) 252-6100 Voice

Email Address: moja_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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 designation:National Preserve

Directions:

Note: 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, a bookstore and information. Our main visitor center, Kelso Depot, is located inside the Preserve, 95 miles east of Barstow, and 90 miles west of Las Vegas, at the intersection of Kelso-Cima and Kelbaker Roads.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Operating Hours

Outdoor 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.

Weather Information:

Mojave 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 carpet the desert floor with vivid colors. Summers are hot, and temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit are typical. In summer, adventurers head for the higher elevations such as Mid-Hills and the New York Mountains. The cooler temperatures of fall mark hunting season.