National Park Service Mojave National Preserve 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 (see Store all food in a manner that will prevent ac- reverse side of brochure for map, directions, and cess by wildlife. Garbage and foodscraps must be 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 are limited to a maximum in-the-Wall Campground, only. of 14 consecutive days per visit/stay and 30 total days per year. Quiet hours: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Fees & Reservations $12 per site per night, $6 for America the Beautiful Firearms Senior/Access Pass holders. Reservations not ac- Shooting or hunting is prohibited within 1/2 mile cepted; campsites available on a first-come, first- of campgrounds. All firearms must be unloaded, served basis. cased, and broken down.

Pets Telephones Allowed, but must be leashed and never left Public telephones are available at the Hole-in- unattended. Pet excrement must be collected and the-Wall Information Center and the Hole-in-the- disposed of in garbage receptacles. Wall Fire Center (located just across Black Can- yon Road). In case of emergency, dial 911. Campfires Permitted only in provided fire rings. Do not leave Information fires smoldering or unattended. All firewood must Call 760 928-2572 or 760 252-6100 or visit us be brought into the preserve; cutting or collecting online at www.nps.gov/moja. Park rangers are on- any wood, including downed wood, is prohibited. duty at information centers.

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 Mountain State Recreation Area able at the Black Canyon Equestrian & Group 16 miles north of I-40 on Essex Road, the camp- Campground. Reservations are required; call 760 ground at Mitchell Caverns offers six sites avail- 928-2572 or 760 252-6104. able on a first-come, first-served basis for $12 per night. For more information, call 760 928-2586. Primm to Las Vegas Searchlight to Las Vegas G E 40 mi 44mi H N 64km S 71km A E I R N G K G ing I sto Primm N

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National r ground (located on the east side of Black Can- 760 928-2572 or 760 252-6104.L a 15 LAKE R 395 Preserve d Flagstaff A O o 40 yon Road at Hole-in-the-Wall) is ideal for larger (dry) A Searchlight to Cottonwood 14 D Needles R ARIZONA Cove, Lake Mead National D groups. Campsites feature vault toilets, trash 5mi and Groups of at least 7 vehicles (or 7 horses) or 15 iv CALIFOR NIA e 8km Recreation Area 95 r recycling receptacles, potable water, fire ring, grill, people require a Special Use Permit for backcoun- 14mi 62 164 Los Angeles O 22km 17 Land picnic shelter with tables. The fee is $25 per ash try camping; call 760 252-6107 for more info. Joshua HIL W K n Tree NP 177 5mi HAW o 15 MO 14mi Mountain Pass at Searchlight W 8km he 10 23km 4730 ft W Nipton 1742m 3mi 5 Salton Phoenix Hole-in-the-Wall Location & Description P Sea 5km 7mi Campground 20 miles north of I-40 via Essex and Black Canyon ManyNipton of Roadthe 35 campsites11km are large enough for I 164 U Airstrip roads. At 4,400 feet in elevation,M the campground motorhomes and trailers; two walk-in sites acco- I T

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November to March A Day 40°F to r60°F a O t H Night 20°F to 40°F W 18mi h P S il ash s low W Hart a 15mi A Willow 29km M Peak W SILVER S N g 24km Spring n 5543ft LAKE i P N e 1689m t A n I r u (dry) Mid Hills Campground LocationKessler & Description i 15 o N A P Peak V M T 7 miles 6163ftnorth of IHole-in-the-Wall on Black Can- treatedA to cooler temperatures and outstanding N yon Road,1878m then 2 miles west on Wild Horse Can- V views. Many of the 26 campsites are surrounded Airstrip Teutonia I U Cal Nev Ari Peak Trailyon Road. At 5,600 feet in elevation, campers are by pinyon pine and juniper trees. Motorhomes O and trailers are not recommended on the unpaved Ro M Teutonia Kessler e ad Peak K n E Spring campground access road. i 5755ftMid Hills Temperatures 15mi M L 1754m R t Average Day and Night (°F) 24km ar T Airstrip MOJAVE Deer O H S Spring CIMA Nearby Attractions A 6mi C April to May Day 45°F to 65°F YA C

10km R Keystone DOME Night 35°F to 50°F The northern trailhead for the Mid Hills to P W U Spring Baker 7533ft T h Hole-in-the-Wall Trail is locatedH just south of the s I Kelbaker a June to August Day 60°F to 100°F E 2296m E Rd W campground entrance acrossR Wild Horse Canyon U k Night 55°F to 80°F N S n a Road. C T A k T Wildcat ButteSeptember to October Day 45°F to 70°F N 19mi ac l Y B 5179ft Night 40°F to 60°F 30km O 1579m E Cima N NEVADA 6mi November to March Day 30°F to 50°F Y CALIFORNIA 10km Lava tube ew ork Night 10°F to 30°F N Mou ntain R Seventeenmile s Roa Point 5mi d Palm Baker to d 8km PINTO A Gardens Barstow R e VALLEY

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