Southern California Desert Parks Introduce Camping Reservations and Higher Fees
Starting January 1, 2025, visitors to Mojave National Preserve will encounter new campground fees and a streamlined reservation system managed through Recreation.gov.
Mojave National Preserve Camping Guide
Spanning over 1.6 million acres, Mojave National Preserve, located in southeastern California, offers a range of camping options, from developed campgrounds with modern amenities to remote and undeveloped sites
Hole-in-The-Wall Campground – Mojave National Preserve
Hole-in-the-Wall Campground, located in the Mojave National Preserve at an elevation of 4,400 feet, is surrounded by striking volcanic rock formations.
Mecca Hills Wilderness: Southern California’s Geologic Maze
The Mecca Hills Wilderness, located southeast of Indio, California, is a rugged landscape formed by tectonic shifts along the San Andreas Fault.
Carrizo Plain National Monument
The Carrizo Plain National Monument, nestled in California’s Central Valley, offers a glimpse into a rare, preserved grassland ecosystem, where silence and solitude reign.
Superstition Mountain OHV Area
The Superstition Mountain OHV area, located about 17 miles west of El Centro, California, offers off-road enthusiasts a vast and varied terrain to explore.
Whitewater Preserve in San Gorgonio Wilderness
Whitewater Preserve is a desert sanctuary within the rugged landscape of Southern California’s San Gorgonio Wilderness, that offers hiking, camping and wildlife viewing.
Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness: Exploring SoCal’s “Hidden” Desert
The Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness, located just southeast of Joshua Tree National Park, is a vast, rugged desert sanctuary that spans over 112,000 acres.
Pleasant Valley Pit Campground
Pleasant Valley Pit Campground is a developed but rustic camping area managed by the Bureau of Land Management, located just north of Bishop, California
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