Mojave National Preserve
National Preserve · CA
Park Closure · Hart Mine Road Closed
Hart Mine Road Closed.
Park Closure · Kelso Depot Visitor Center closed
Kelso Depot Visitor Center is closed for rehabilitation of the heating and cooling system. We expect to reopen the depot in 2026. The restrooms beside the depot are open.
Caution · Do not pick up hitchhikers
Do not pick up hitchhikers. Please report their locations to law enforcement by calling 911.
Caution · Fire restrictions in place
Fire restrictions are in place at Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument. Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted. Most camp stoves are. See fire restriction order for additional details.
More information2 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Delays up to 1 hour are possible at Kelbaker Road Railroad Crossing near Kelso Depot
In the event there are train siding operations at the crossing near Kelso Depot, delays may be up to one hour. Please plan accordingly for this possibility with extra fuel and drinking water. Union Pacific Contact: 1 800 848-8715
Information · NPS Visitor Wi-Fi
Visitor Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi calling is now available in the Kelso Depot parking lot for calls including emergencies. Go to the bulletin board at the Kelso Depot restrooms for instructions.
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/moja
- Location
- Mojave National Preserve (35.125, -115.517)
Track your visit to Mojave National Preserve
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Barstow Headquarters
- Barstow Headquarters Information Desk
- Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center
Hours
Park Operating Hourstoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
3
- Barstow Headquarters Information Deskclosed todayDirections
- Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Kelso Depot Visitor Centerclosed todayDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.