Mojave National Preserve
Closure Caution Information See 7 current alerts
Current alerts (7)
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Closure
Hart Mine Road Closed
Hart Mine Road Closed.
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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.
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Caution
Road Damage/Debris on Road
Use caution when driving through Mojave National Preserve. Widespread storms have flooded, damaged and deposited debris on roads throughout the preserve.
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Caution
Do not pick up hitchhikers
Do not pick up hitchhikers. Please report their locations to law enforcement by calling 911.
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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.
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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.
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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
Hours
Park Operating Hours
| Every day | All Day |
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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.
Visitor centers
Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center
Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center
| Monday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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| Tuesday – Thursday | Closed |
| Friday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Hole in the Wall Visitor Center is Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 am to 4 pm. Please verify that the access roads and/or visitor center are open at our conditions page at go.nps.gov/MojaveConditions
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center
Kelso Depot Visitor Center
Kelso Depot Visitor Center
| Monday – Sunday | Closed |
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Kelso Depot is temporarily closed for rehabilitation. The contract is underway, and work is being performed according to schedule. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and visit us at the Hole-In-The-Wall Information Center.
Barstow Headquarters Information Desk Today: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Barstow Headquarters Information Desk
Today: 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Winter Hours, Oct 1 – Apr 26)
Usual hours
| Monday – Friday | 9:00AM - 3:00PM |
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| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Coming up:
- Nov 11: Veterans Day (closed)
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
Enter through the doors facing the main road.
About this park
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.