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Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Caution

• Potable Water Temporarily Unavailable at Campgrounds

  Alert 1 , Severity ,caution ,, Potable Water Temporarily Unavailable at Campgrounds Potable water is unavailable at Mid Hills and Hole-In-The-Wall campgrounds, and at the Black Canyon Group Camp until further notice. Campers should bring at least one gallon of water per day per person.

• Section of Mojave Road Temporarily Closed

  Alert 2 , Severity ,caution ,, Section of Mojave Road Temporarily Closed A 13.8 mile section of Mojave Road between Ivanpah Rd and Fort Piute have been temporarily closed due to severe storm damage and unsafe conditions. A suggested detour is in place.
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Map showing planned road closure and possible detour.

Updated: December 28, 2017

This section of road remains closed until further notice.

 

Construction, Delays, and Closures

A 13.8 mile section of Mojave Road between Ivanpah Road and Fort Piute has been temporarily CLOSED due to unsafe conditions resulting from recent storm damage. A 29 mile bypass route is recommended.

 

Road Conditions

Paved Roads

Warning: Watch for potholes on all paved roads.

• Black Canyon Road - Open
• Essex Road - Open
• Ivanpah Road - Open
• 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; high clearance recommended
• Cedar Canyon Road - Open; high clearance recommended
• Lanfair Road - Open; high clearance recommended
• Ivanpah Road - Open; rough road. 4-wheel drive and high clearance recommended
• Aiken Mine Road - Open; high clearance recommended
• Wildhorse Canyon Road - Open; high clearance and 4-wheel drive recommended
• Macedonia Canyon Road - Open; high clearance recommended
• Mojave Road - Open through most of route. Barricaded portion near Fort Piute; high clearance and 4-wheel drive recommended
• • Soda Lake may be impassable after rains - even to 4-wheel drive vehicles. Call Kelso Depot at [phone] for the latest conditions.
  • A 13.8 mile section of Mojave Road between Ivanpah Road and Fort Piute is temporarily closed due to significant damage from recent storms. A 29 mile detour is suggested.

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.

 

Weather

National Weather Service

Current weather and forecasts:

Cima, California (Elevation 4,195')

Kelso, California (Elevation 2,194')

Precipitation and Climate Data