Located in Southern California, Mojave National Preserve is known for its desolate landscape and unique plant life. Deep canyons, towering sand dunes, abandoned mines, and old military outposts are among the unique attractions that visitors can find at the preserve.

It is conveniently located between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Popular activities at Mojave National Preserve include camping, off-roading, wildlife spotting, horseback riding, hunting and hiking. The preserve is open throughout the year, but the summer months are known for being unbearably hot. Visiting in spring or fall is usually a good option.

Hoover Dam (40 min) Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (20 min) Valley of Fire State Park (50 min Day Trip from Las Vegas) Mount Charleston (45 min) Clark County Heritage Museum (25 min from Las Vegas) Los Angeles (4 hours) Laughlin (1 hour 30 min Trip from Las Vegas) Pahrump (1 hour 10 min from Las Vegas) Zion National Park (2 hours 35 min) Lake Mead National Recreation Area (30-60 min Day Trip from Las Vegas) Death Valley National Park (2 hours 10 min) Grand Canyon National Park (4 hours) Dixie National Forest (3 hours 15 min) Mojave National Preserve (1 hour 20 min) Willow Beach (1 hour Day Trip from Las Vegas) Fish Lake National Forest (4 hours) St George, Utah (1 hour 45 min) Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area (35 min) Clark County Wetlands Park (20 min from Las Vegas) Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (2 hours) Mount Tipton Wilderness Area (1 hour 30 min) Pilot Peak (4 hours)

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