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Mojave National Preserve
Current Conditions
Damage to Ivanpah Road from thunderstorm-related flooding.
NPS Photo/J. McDaniel
Flooding damage to Ivanpah Road after a thunderstorm on September 5, 2009.
 

Please be advised that San Bernardino County will perform roadwork from December 2nd-17th in the following areas:

Black Canyon Road: (unpaved section) from Hole-in-the-Wall, 10.19 miles North of Essex Road to Cedar Canyon Road 9.89 miles.

Cedar Canyon Road: from 2.36 miles East of Kelso Cima Road to East of Lanfair Road 19.12 miles.

All campgrounds are open. Information centers are maintaining normal hours of operation.

Roads: Traffic Hazards, Delays & Closures

All roads are currently open.

For more information, visit the California Department of Transportation at www.caltrans8.info or call (866) 383-4631.

The California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page is another excellent resource for planning your travels. Select "Barstow" from the drop-down menu at the upper left portion of the page to view current traffic hazards in the vicinity of Mojave National Preserve.

Weather-Related Conditions

Attention Mojave Road travelers!: Soda Dry Lake may become impassable when wet. Even experienced four-wheel drivers get stuck. Contact information centers for the latest conditions. Fall weather can vary from one day to the next. To stay up to date, check the latest weather forecast for the preserve via the National Weather Service. Current weather and forecasts for Cima, Calif. (4,195 feet) can be found here; for Kelso, Calif. (2,194 feet), click here.

photo of rattlesnake  

Did You Know?
The venom of the Mojave rattlesnake is extremely toxic and causes more respiratory distress than that of any other North American rattlesnake. Due to its unique hue, it is known locally as the Mojave green.

Last Updated: November 22, 2009 at 22:50 EST