National Park Service Mojave U.S. Department of the Interior Mojave National Preserve

Camping

A Rewarding Experience 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.

Developed Campgrounds Two developed family campgrounds are available Sanitation year-round at Mid Hills and Hole-in-the-Wall Store all food in a manner that will prevent ac- (see reverse side of brochure for map, directions, cess by wildlife. Garbage and foodscraps must be and further descriptions). placed in provided trash receptacles.

Facilities Campsite Limits Pit toilets, trash and recycling receptacles, potable Maximum of 8 people with 2 vehicles (including a water. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site. No camping unit—i.e. trailer, motor home, converted utility hookups. Dump station available at Hole- van, etc.) per site. Stays limited to maximum of 14 in-the-Wall Campground, only. consecutive days per visit/stay and 30 total days per year. Quiet hours: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. Generator Fees & Reservations use prohibted during quiet hours. $12 per site per night, $6 for America the Beautiful Senior/Access Pass holders. Reservations not ac- Firearms cepted; campsites available on a first-come, first- Shooting or hunting is prohibited within 1/2 mile served basis. of campgrounds. All firearms must be unloaded, cased, and broken down. Pets Allowed, but must be leashed and never left Telephones unattended. Pet excrement must be collected and Public telephones are available at Hole-in-the- disposed of in garbage receptacles. Wall Information Center and Hole-in-the-Wall Fire Center (located across Black Canyon Road). Campfires In case of emergency, dial 911. Permitted only in provided fire rings. Do not leave fires smoldering or unattended. All firewood must Information be brought into the preserve; cutting or collecting Call 760 252-6100, visit us online at www.nps.gov/ any wood, including downed wood, is prohibited. moja, or contact rangers at information center.

Other Camping Options Roadside Camping Backpacking & Horsepacking Roadside vehicle camping is permitted in areas Campsites must be at least 1/2 mile from devel- that have been traditionally used for this purpose: oped areas and roads and 1/4 mile from any water sites with existing rock or metal fire rings should source. There is no permit or registration system, be considered suitable for roadside camping. so be sure to notify others of your travel itinerary.

Do not camp along paved roads, in day-use ar- Horses and/or other pack animals are permitted eas, on private property, or within 1/4 mile of any on all trails, backcountry roads, and open country water source or cultural site. Bury (or pack out) (including wilderness). Free-trailing or loose- human waste in catholes 6–8 inches deep, at least herding is prohibited. All feed must be brought 200 feet from water, camp, and trails. Pack out all into the preserve; ranging/grazing is prohibited. toilet paper and hygiene products. Manure should be raked out and spread over a large area. Developed camping facilities are avail- Providence Mountains State Recreation Area able at the Black Canyon Equestrian & Group CLOSED January—October 2011. Due to neces- Campground. Reservations are required; call 760 sary repairs and renovations, no pedestrian or 928-2572 or 760 252-6104. vehicle traffic is permitted. For more information, contact Silverwood Sector office at 760 389-2281. Other Camping Options Group Camping (cont.) The Black Canyon Equestrian & Group Camp- group per night. Reservations are required; call ground (located on the east side of Black Can- 760 928-2572 or 760 252-6104. yon Road at Hole-in-the-Wall) is ideal for larger groups. Campsites feature vault toilets, trash and Groups of at least 7 vehicles (or 7 horses) or 15 recycling receptacles, potable water, fire ring, grill, people require a Special Use Permit for backcoun- Primm to Las Vegas Searchlight to Las Vegas E 40 mi 44mi

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a 15 LAKE R 395 Preserve d Flagstaff A O o 40 A (dry)Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Summer hours (May– Searchlight to Cottonwood 14 April to May Day 55°F to 75°F D Needles R ARIZONA Cove, Lake Mead National D 5mi iv CALIFORNIA e Night 45°F to8km 60°F Sept.): Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Recreation Area 95 r 14mi 62 164 Los Angeles O 22km 17 L ash Joshua June HtoIL August Day 70°F to 105°FW K n Tree NP 177 5mi OHAW to 15 W M 14mi Mountain Pass a A nature trail connects the campground to the Searchlight 8km Night 65°F toh e75°F 10 23km 4730 ft W Nipton 1742m 3mi Salton Phoenix information center. Nearby are trailheads for the P 5 5km Sea 7mi September to October Day 55°F to 80°F I Nipton Road 11km Airstrip 164 U Night 50°F to 70°F Rings Loop Trail, the Mid Hills to Hole-in-the- M

T I E N Wall Trail, and the Barber Peak Loop Trail.

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V 3739ft the-Wall 2-wheel-drive road 1140m

I Fire Center F L Hole-in-the-Wall Unpaved E Signal Hill V S 4-wheel-drive road N L 3602ft Mojave National Preserve Habitats Information Center a 1098m A 16mi n N Habitats depend on elevation, sunlight, P f 26km L E a Barber Peak Loop Trail From Hole-in- Mojave Road i r and moisture. Those in bold are featured R L Hole-in-the-Wall Nature Trail the-Wall to I-40 4-wheel-drive road L R on the other side of the brochure. Rings Loop Trail 20mi V o A E 32km a Hiking trail A d Pinyon-Juniper Woodland Y Y L

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I r O N 4596ft M S e 2mi k 1401m 40 R N a E Castle Dome 3km P 3299ft R lb I P E e L 1006m H C RT K O 22mi Essex N

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