Mojave National Preserve
Designation: National Preserve
Location: California
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 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.
🚗 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 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. Kelso Depot is currently closed for renovations.
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Kelso Dunes is the most popular hike at Mojave National Preserve.
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Many people visit Mojave in the spring season to view stunning wildflower displays.
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Mojave has a great diversity of wildlife. In spring and fall, the elusive desert tortoise can be seen foraging food.
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Mojave has endless options for hikers. Kelso Sand Dunes are a popular trail in cooler months.
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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.
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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.
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Kelso Dunes is the most popular hike at Mojave National Preserve.
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Feb 7
Sunny
High: 64.4°F | Low: 43.5°F
Humidity: 33%
Wind: 6.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.8
Sunrise: 06:36 AM
Sunset: 05:17 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (73%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 39.8°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Feb 8
Sunny
High: 68.2°F | Low: 43°F
Humidity: 35%
Wind: 6.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:35 AM
Sunset: 05:18 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (64%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 41.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Feb 9
Partly Cloudy
High: 66.9°F | Low: 47.8°F
Humidity: 30%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:34 AM
Sunset: 05:19 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (55%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 42°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
90942 Kelso Cima Road
Kelso, CA 92309
🏤 Mailing Address:
2701 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
📞 Voice Phone: (760) 252-6100
✉️ Email: moja_info@nps.gov