The Mojave Desert is a high, dry expanse spanning parts of California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. The National Preserve portion, in California, is a unique landscape offering site and roadside camping as well as pack sites for travelers on horseback. The Preserve is most famous for its Kelso Dunes, nearly 700 feet high across 45 square miles. When sand slides down the slopes, it produces a booming or “singing” sound that you can try to coax out with a sprint down a pile. Other points of interest are the lava cones and volcanic cinder flows dating back millions of years. Temperatures change quickly here and flash floods are common, so only camp in designated sites and bring lots of layers. Mojave National Preserve is always open. Information centers maintain regular hours of operation.Mojave Desert experiences change with the seasons. Infrequent winter snows sparkle on the mountains. http://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm

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Mojave National Preserve

Mojave National Preserve

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