What are the hours at Mojave National Preserve?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Park Operating Hours)

Does Mojave National Preserve require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Mojave National Preserve. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Mojave National Preserve open right now?

Q: Is Mojave National Preserve open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Mojave National Preserve is partially closed. Hart Mine Road Closed

National Preserve · CA

Partially closed

Mojave National Preserve is partially closed.

Why this statusHart Mine Road Closed

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert.

Type: National Preserve
State: CA
Nearest town: Kelso

About Mojave National Preserve

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.

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Visitor info

Address90942 Kelso Cima Road, Kelso, CA 92309

Phone(760) 252-6100

Websitewww.nps.gov/moja/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Park Operating Hours

Getting thereNote: There is no fuel inside the Preserve. Please fill up with gas BEFORE you enter. Park headquarters in Barstow, California is 60 miles from the Preserve, and offers maps and information. Our main visitor center, Kelso Depot, is located inside the Preserve, 95 miles east of Barstow and 90 miles west of Las Vegas…

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How we read this status

We derive Mojave National Preserve's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Hart Mine Road Closed Full method: how we check park status.