- Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
Review:
The Mojave National Preserve offers solitude in the desert of southern California. The 1.6 million-acre nature preserve features carpets of wildflowers, forests of Joshua trees, volcanic cinder cones, and singing sand dunes. A trip to the preserve’s mesas, mountains, and canyons will reveal rock-walled military outposts, homesteads, and long-abandoned mines. Situated between the cities of Las Vegas and Los Angeles, the Mojave offers solitude and serenity away from the massive metropolitan areas. The Kelso Depot, originally built back in 1924, acts as the Mojave National Preserve’s Visitor Center, which contains several exhibits focusing on the desert’s natural and cultural history.
Address: 2701 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311, Phone: 760-252-6100
Plan Your Trip
Get Ready to Go!
- Search flights and stays nearby.
- Book your tour or local activity.
- Book your car rental.
Need some more help?
Read our Reservations & Travel Planning Tips guide.