Road Conditions - Updated October 29, 2018
Paved Roads
Warning: Watch for potholes on all paved roads.
- Black Canyon Road - Open, sandy - use caution
- Essex Road - Open
- Ivanpah Road - Partially closed, see above
- Kelbaker Road - Open
- Kelso-Cima Road - Open
- Cima Road - Open
- Zzyzx Road - Open
Dirt Roads
Warning: Most dirt roads in the park require high clearance and 4-wheel drive and some knowledge of driving on rough dirt, gravel and 4-wheel drive roads. Road conditions can change quickly and cell phones do not work throughout most of the park, so do not rely on them. Check with a Ranger on vehicle requirements and conditions on the specific roads you plan to travel before you leave the pavement!
- Kelso Dunes Road - Open to all vehicles
- Black Canyon Road - Open. Drivers are cautioned that roadway is rough in places
- Cedar Canyon Road - Open, sand and water in places. 4WD recommended.
- Lanfair Road - Open. Drivers are cautioned that roadway is rough in places
- Ivanpah Road - Partially closed, see above
- Aiken Mine Road - Open; high clearance recommended
- Wildhorse Canyon Road - Open, 4WD, high clearance required
- Macedonia Canyon Road - Open, inaccessible from Kelso-Cima Road
- Mojave Road - Open through most of route. High clearance and 4-wheel drive recommended
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- Soda Lake may be impassable after rains - even to 4-wheel drive vehicles. Call Kelso Depot at (760) 252-6108 for the latest conditions.
When traveling to the park via I-15 or I-40 check the Caltrans Highway Information Service for up-to-the-minute conditions at 1-800-427-7623.