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Road Conditions - March 24, 2019

Paved Roads

Warning: Watch for potholes on all paved roads.

• Black Canyon Road - Open, some muddy sections.
• Essex Road - Open
• Ivanpah Road - Partially closed, see above
• Kelbaker Road - Open
• Kelso-Cima Road - Open
• Cima Road - Open
• Zzyzx Road - Open
• Morningstar Mine 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, muddy.
• Cedar Canyon Road - Open
• 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
• • Soda Lake may be impassable after rains - even to 4-wheel drive vehicles. Call Kelso Depot at [phone] 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.

 

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