Mojave National Preserve
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High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
Check out the similar parks below for a better experience
Current Crowd Level
🟠Busy
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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Entrance Fee
Free
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
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