
Mojave National Preserve
High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
Check out the similar parks below for a better experience
Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
Mojave National Preserve protects 1.6 million acres of desert wilderness between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Features include the Kelso Dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and the historic Kelso Depot.
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These parks offer similar experiences with fewer crowds

Manzanar National Historic Site
WWII Japanese American incarceration camp with interpretive center.
Why go: Similar hiking, scenic views, wildlife watching experience
Around 184 miles away


