Mojave National Preserve
Cima Road closed — Due to storm damage, Cima Road is closed. Please find alternative routes.
Hart Mine Road Closed — Hart Mine Road Closed.
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.
Do not pick up hitchhikers — Do not pick up hitchhikers. Please report their locations to law enforcement by calling 911.
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. Details ↗
Road damage possible throughout park — Use caution when driving through Mojave National Preserve. Widespread storms have potentially flooded or damaged roads throughout the preserve.
NPS Visitor Wifi — Visitor wifi and wifi 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.
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
Source: US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.
Introduction
La réserve nationale de Mojave est une vaste zone en Californie qui englobe des parties de trois grands déserts nord-américains. Elle présente des paysages diversifiés, y compris de vieilles chaînes de montagnes, des dunes de sable et des formations volcaniques. De nombreux voyageurs viennent explorer sa géologie unique et sa riche écologie, qui comprend des roches anciennes datant de 2,5 milliards d'années.
Les visiteurs peuvent emprunter des sentiers comme le Cima Dome et le Hole-in-the-Wall Nature Trail, ou profiter du VTT et de la conduite tout-terrain. Cependant, la réserve ne dispose pas d'hébergements commerciaux ni d'options de restauration, donc il est essentiel de planifier à l'avance pour un séjour confortable.
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