Group Camping

View from Black Canyon Campground

NPS/Matt Clausen

Careful planning and knowledge of camping guidelines and regulations will help ensure an enjoyable and safe experience for you, future visitors, and the fragile desert environment.

Black Canyon Equestrian & Group Campground
The Black Canyon Equestrian & Group Campground (located 1 mile from Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center) is ideal for larger groups up to 50 campers.

Facilities
Group campsite: shaded shelter with picnic tables, fire ring, grill, water spigot, vault toilets, trash receptacles.
Equestrian campsite: Corrals, fire ring, grill, water spigot, vault toilets, trash receptacles.

Fees
$25 per group per night.
Senior and Access Pass discounts are not available for group and equestrian sites.

Note: Beginning January 1, 2025, the group and equestrian sites will cost $50 nightly and be reservable online at recreation.gov. Recreation.gov sites will be available to reserve on December 23, 2024.

Reservations
Reservations are required.
Please fill out the Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campsite Request Form to request dates.
Reservations will only be accepted through January 1. Campsite requests beginning January 1, 2025 will need to be made through recreation.gov once available on December 23.
You will receive an email within 5 business days to confirm availability of dates. Payment through pay.gov will be required within 5 business days of email confirmation to reserve the requested site. Information for how to pay for campground fees can be found here.

Available weekend dates (as of 11/21/24):
November: 29-Dec 1 (group and equestrian sites)
December: all weekends available (except Dec 14-15 for the group site)

Contact information: [e-mail]

General questions about the park or campgrounds may email [e-mail] or call [phone].

Note: Firewood collecting is not allowed in the park, nor is firewood available for sale within the preserve.

 

Other Group Camping Options
The Mojave National Preserve also offers undeveloped or dispersed camping and backcountry camping opportunties

 

Groups with a certain number of persons or vehicles might need a permit if their activities extend beyond a certain distance from the Group Campground. We encourage you to contact us here if your group has more than 7 vehicles or 25+ persons.