Connectivity
- VerizonPoor coverageVerified by 21 campers · Oct 18, 2026
- AT&TLTEGood coverageVerified by 27 campers · Oct 18, 2026
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
Mojave National Preserve, California
About this campground
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert.
Hole-in-the-Wall has 38 campsites.
Maximum occupancy is 8 people.
Map
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- Latitude
- 35.045476° N
- Longitude
- 115.391395° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Hike-in
- Walk-inPublished approach distance: 20 ft
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresSubject to current restrictions
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyCommunity report
- Sanitary dumpCommunity report
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.
At 4,400 feet in elevation, Hole-in-the-Wall Campground is surrounded by sculptured volcanic rock walls and makes a great base camp for hikers.
Facilities
Hole-in-the-Wall has 38 campsites. Each campsite contains 1-2 vehicle parking spots, picnic table, fire ring, and tent area. Water spigots and vault toilets are available around the campground. Camp hosts are typically present in the peak season months. A dump station is available for campers. Free WiFi is available 24/7 at the Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center.
Recreation
There are over 1.6 million acres to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved and unpaved roads and more remote areas of the park will require a high clearance, 4WD vehicle.
Check out the must see highlights: Mojave National Preserve Must See Highlights
Explore the preserve off the beaten path! Take your street legal vehicle along the historic Mojave Road or visit the multitude of canyons and mining roads. Be sure to have high clearance and 4WD. Do not enter mines. 4WD Routes
Mojave offers many hikes to choose! Hiking
Visit Zzyzx and learn about its history. It is also a great birding location due to its pond.
Natural Features
Three of the four major North American deserts are found at Mojave National Preserve: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran. Dozens of seeps and springs coupled with varied elevations and soil types create microhabitats that support a diversity of plant and animal life. Cactus gardens, relict plant communities of white fir and chaparral and the densest, largest Joshua tree forest are all found here.
Geologically, the region is just as diverse as it is ecologically. Mountain ranges, dry riverbeds, great mesas, towering sand dunes, striking cinders cones, domes and lava flows define Mojave. Ancient rocks that date back to 2.5 billion years old have been discovered in the Clark Mountains.
Set out to search for the blooms across the preserve: Wildflowers
Visit the world’s largest Joshua Tree forest around the Cima Dome area.
Nearby Attractions
Popular Hikes:
Kelso Dunes - Hike to the top of our most popular sand dune!
Rings Loop – 1.5 miles, Discover how Hole-in-the-Wall got its name as you ascend narrow Banshee Canyon with the help of metal rings mounted in the rock.
Barber Peak - This loop trail encircles Barber Peak just west of Hole-in-the-Wall Campground.
Lava Tube - Explore an underground wonder! High clearance vehicle recommended.
Teutonia Peak - A mixed Joshua tree forest and Joshua tree graveyard beckon en route to a rocky peak with expansive views of Cima Dome and beyond! This area burned in August 2020.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
The official source does not publish a separate activity list.
Amenities and facility features
- Toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grateSubject to current restrictions
- Drinking Water
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
35 sites- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 30 ft
- Check-in
- 01:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
1 site- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 25 ft
- Check-in
- 01:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Hike To
2 sites- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 25 ft
- Check-in
- 01:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Allow Mid Stay Modification
- 1
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 01:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Hole-in-the-Wall Campground's official facility record states: Each campsite contains 1-2 vehicle parking spots, picnic table, fire ring, and tent area.
- Pets
- Hole-in-the-Wall Campground's official facility record does not publish a campground-specific pet allowance; verify the current Mojave National Preserve pet boundary before arrival.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Walk To | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Walk To | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Walk To | $25 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Maximum occupancy is 8 people. Parking is limited to 2 vehicles/trailers per site, a truck and trailer count as two vehicles.
- Plan ahead: Gas and food are not available within the preserve.
- Generator hours are from 8am - 7pm. Quiet hours are from 9pm to 7am.
- Wood gathering is prohibited within the park.
- Washing dishes or clothing is not permitted at water faucets.
- All pets must be always leashed (6 feet or less in length). Pets must not be left unattended.
- Feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- There is no cell coverage at the campground. Please have your confirmation and site information available.
- Free public Wi-Fi is available 24/7 at the Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Los Angeles, Barstow, and Joshua Tree via Interstate 40: Exit Essex Road and drive north for 10 miles and turn right at the junction to Black Canyon Road. Continue for 10 miles to Hole-in-the-Wall. The roads are paved until the turn-off into the campground. Cell phone service is unreliable. From Death Valley and Las Vegas via Interstate 15: From the Kelbaker Road, Cima Road, or Nipton Road entrances, make your way to Kelso-Cima Road and turn east onto Cedar Canyon Road. Continue onto Cedar Canyon Road for 6 miles and turn right onto Black Canyon Road for 9 miles.
Facility contact
760-252-6100