Mojave National Preserve Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected wilderness area in California, United States
About Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve's vast expanse of desert lands include elements of three of the four major North American deserts: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran. The preserve's unique ecology is attributed to its remarkable geology. The desert is a land of old mountain ranges, sand dunes, great mesas and volcanic features such as cinder cones, domes, and lava flows; these features contribute to the remarkable beauty of the landscape. The most ancient rocks in the preserve, found in the Clark Mountains, are 2.5 billion years old. Changes in elevation and soil type, combined with dozens of seeps and springs, many in sheltered canyons, create a wide range of microhabitats that support a rich diversity of plants and animals. Some species are only found in this area. Notable plant assemblages
Top Attractions in Mojave National Preserve
Explore the best things to see and do in Mojave National Preserve:
- ★Barber Peak Trail
- ★Cima Dome
- ★Hole-in-the-Wall Nature Trail
- ★Ivanpah Lake
- ★Kelso Dunes
- ★Lava tube
- ★Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-Wall Trail
- ★Mitchell Caverns
Where to Stay in Mojave National Preserve
- 🏨Black Canyon Equestrian & Group Campground
- 🏨Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
- 🏨Mid Hills Campground
- 🏨Providence Mountains State Recreation Area (Mitchell Caverns)
Mojave National Preserve Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: