Mojave National Preserve

National Preserve California
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

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.

Address

90942 Kelso Cima Road, Kelso, CA 92309

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Auto Off-Roading Scenic Driving Astronomy Stargazing Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) Group Camping RV Camping Food Picnicking Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Off-Trail Permitted Hiking Horse Trekking Horse Camping (see also camping) Horseback Riding Hunting and Gathering Hunting Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building Archeology Ruins Commerce Trade Farming and Agriculture Ranches Industry Mining Military US Army Monuments and Memorials Native American Heritage Transportation Trains and Railroads Westward Expansion Homesteading Animals Birds Cats (wild) Fish Tortoises and Turtles Dunes Fire Geology Groundwater Freshwater Springs Mountains Night Sky Astronomy Rock Landscapes and Features Buttes Scenic Views Unique Species Endangered Volcanoes Wilderness

Operating Hours

wednesday

All Day

monday

All Day

thursday

All Day

sunday

All Day

tuesday

All Day

friday

All Day

saturday

All Day

Location

Coordinates: 35.12485941, -115.5168258

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