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The best camping near Mojave National Preserve

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Mojave adventure.

The best camping near Mojave National Preserve

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Mojave adventure.

Camping near Mojave National Preserve

97% (43 reviews)

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Mojave adventure.

1.6 million acres of soaring mountains, volcanic rock walls, endless deserts, and huge sand dunes.  

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Top-rated campgrounds near Mojave National Preserve

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Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents75 acres ¡ Essex, CA
Tour the historic one room Goffs Schoolhouse (on the National Register of Historic Places) and enjoy the self-guided walking tour through time exploring the history of the East Mojave Desert including railroad, mining, ranching, homesteading and quirky high desert artifacts like the Mojave Booth, the Mojave Road school bus and the Mojave Cross.
from 
$50
 / night
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Roy's Motel & Cafe

31 sites ¡ RVs, Tents680 acres ¡ Twentynine Palms, CA
We're located on the Historic ROUTE 66 about 20 minutes from the vast Mojave Desert and 5 minutes from the Amboy Crater. We've been feature in endless movies, music videos, commercials, documentaries, You Tube videos, and we have a huge presence on all of your social media platforms. You'll also find about 4 doz craft sodas and XL custom root beer floats. You can also call us "The Ghost Town That Ain't Dead Yet" Just Google us and you'll see....
from 
$25
 / night

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Sleep among sand dunes and an unobstructed view of the stars in the Mojave Desert. This pristine wilderness isn't the desolate place people make it out to be. The Kelso Dunes tower above a sandy landscape. A steep hike to the top leaves you awestruck looking at a 360-degree view. Lava tubes speak to the area's volcanic past.

Death Valley is the lowest spot in North America, and one of the driest. Check out the abandoned silver mines here. If you're lucky enough to see it rain, the valley floor teems with small wildflowers shortly afterward.

Roadside camping here is a delight for lovers of rustic camping. Remember to bring two sets of clothes: one for warm days and another for chilly nights. The place has fire rings, trash dumpsters and pit toilets, but little else. This area is truly a spot to get away from it all.

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Step into the heart of the desert while camping near Mojave Trails National Monument. An untamed wilderness offering unique landscapes, Mojave Trails camping is your chance to experience stunning sunsets, ancient lava flows, and historical routes. A truly magnificent place to reconnect with nature!

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