Alerts & Conditions

Alerts   The historic Kelso Depot offers a shaded oasis at the junction of two roads within the preserve. NPS/K. Lewandowski Facility Status OPEN: Hole-In-The-Wall Information Center (Friday–Monday, 10 am–4 pm) All trails Most restrooms All roads Mid Hills Campground—First come, first served. RVs and trailers not recommended for the rough road. Hole-In-The-Wall Campground—First come, first served. Weekends are busy. RVs and trailers of most sizes can access this location. CLOSED: Kelso Depot Visitor Center (Due to HVAC system failure) Hole-In-The-Wall restrooms (Alternatives available in nearby picnic area) Barstow Headquarters While the listed areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased, and services may be limited. When recreating, please follow local area health orders and recreate responsibly.   Fire Restrictions Find out where campfires are allowed or prohibited based on the time of year and fire danger conditions Current Fire Restrictions at Mojave      Can I still get a National Park cancelation stamp, park brochure map, or Junior Ranger booklet? All passport stamps for Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument are available at the Hole-In-The-Wall Information Center. You can even download a PDF form and put in your desired date for the stamp remotely Junior Ranger Programs can be downloaded and printed at home. Junior Ranger badges and books can also be obtained in person at Hole-In-The-Wall Information Center. This is subject to ranger staffing. In person materials are subject to change without notice. You can write Mojave National Preserve e-mail us or call us at [phone] to obtain cancelation stamps, junior ranger books, and Junior Ranger Badges. Please leave us a postal mail address in your email or voicemail message to send the requested materials.    Are emergency services available? Mojave National Preserve cooperates with internal and external emergency services, which can be contacted dialing 911.    Are ranger walks and other ranger-led programs available? Evening programs, ranger walks, and ranger talks are not currently available. Visitors are invited to learn more about the park by viewing one of our virtual presentations on our video channel.    Is the bookstore open? The Mojave National Preserve bookstore is run by our nonprofit partner, the Western National Parks Association. The bookstore is currently located at Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center. An online store is also available for virtual visitors to the preserve. Search for "Mojave National Preserve" in the online bookstore.