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Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve was created in October, 1994 when Congress passed the California Desert Protection Act. Congress acted to protect one of the most diverse desert environments in the world. The area ranges from creosote bush dominated flats in low areas to pinyon pine and juniper woodlands in higher elevations. Everywhere there are surprises. Sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, vast vistas and mile-high mountains help define this amazing area within the Mojave Desert.
With 1.6 million acres of desert, there is a lot to learn about in this lovely and isolated corner of California. Scroll down this page for basic information, or visit our expanded website to learn about recreation opportunities, desert ecology and much more. Contact Information
Superintendent, Mojave National Preserve 222 E. Main St., Suite 202 Barstow, CA 92311 (760)255-8800 - Headquarters (760)733-4040 - Information-Baker (760)326-6322 - Information & Group Camp Reservations-Needles (760) 928-2572 - Information-Hole-in-the-Wall Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Plane
The nearest airports are in Ontario, CA (140 miles from the western boundary of the Preserve) and Las Vegas, NV (60 miles from the eastern boundary of the Preserve).
By Car
Getting Around
Weather
The Mojave is a hot desert. Days with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees typically begin in May and can last into October, and within the Mojave National Preserve temperatures reach 120 degrees. Winters, however, can bring freezing temperatures. The most pleasant temperatures are in Spring and Fall.
Activities
Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
If you want more information about backpacking and hiking, give thebackpacker.com a try. From backpacking gear reviews, hiking trail reviews and much more, it covers all aspects of wilderness travel.
Recommended Activities A basic visit to Mojave National Preserve includes a scenic drive of at least one hour. Additionally, hiking, camping, hunting, and four-wheel drive travel are popular activities in the Preserve. Fall, winter, and spring are the most popular months to visit. The spring wildflower bloom in early March brings many visitors. The Preserve offers interpretive programs in the fall, winter, and spring. Contact the Baker or Needles Information Centers for schedules. Special request programs are available to groups by calling the Baker Information Center.
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Choose Park by Name: Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all.
So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription
and
great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get
a free
no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give
them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.
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