The Mojave National Preserve was founded in 1994 by the California Desert Protection Act founded around the 1.6 million acre desert land and ecosystem in the south California to protect. It is the third largest National Park Service Terrain outside of Alaska. The sanctuary is 60 miles west of Barstow along the border of California to Nevada between Interstate-40 and Interstate-15. It is the only site in the National Park Service that covers parts of the Mojave-, Great Basin- and Sonoran deserts includes. The area contains a great amount of flora and fauna in a variety of interconnected ecosystems.
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- 1 Kelso Dunes. Southwest region of the Mojave National Preserve via the Kelbaker Road. The Kelso Dunes Dunes are 700 feet above the desert. This geological formation is well worth seeing Mojave National Preserve.
- Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
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in the Mojave National Preserve there are two campsites. Mojave also has a horse riding camp in case you are interested in horseback riding in the sanctuary. The Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is also within the protected area and offers camping sites. Outdoor camping is permitted as long as the camp is more than half a mile from roads and water sources. The camping fee is $ 12.00.
in the Mojave National Preserve Almost 300 species of animals live including bighorn sheep, coyotes, turtles, falcons, porcupines, pumas and mule deer. Desert plants such as yucca, creosote bushes and Joshua trees grow here in the seemingly waterless land. Wildflowers sometimes bloom in abundance in the spring, depending on the amount of winter rain. In three information centers you can get all sorts of information that you need during the visit: That Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center is located within the protected area that Needles Visitor Center in Needles and the Mojave Desert Information Center in Baker along Interstate-15. There you will find maps of hiking trails, information about campsites and information about the various programs offered by the protected area administration.
The best way that Mojave National Preserve to explore is to wander through this. Please be careful: this is one of the hottest regions in the country. Especially in the summer months, the desert heats up like a potter's kiln during the day. Visitors should take plenty of water with them, especially if planning to hike. Well-developed paths lead through the protected area. One of them connects the two campsites. Hiking off the beaten track is permitted. Keep your eyes open for the unique vegetation of this region. Native American Indians once did this Mojave National Preserve to their home. Evidence of their place of residence can be found in the petroglyphs drawn in the rocks. Sand dunes and scenic gorges create a stunning landscape.
Call that Mojave National Preserve for information on campsite availability. Reservations are recommended for all campsites and can be made by calling 877-444-6777. The Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center is open seasonally. The Mojave Desert Information Center and the Needles Visitor Center are open all year round.
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- Mojave National Preserve, 222 East Main St, Suite 202, Barstow, CA 92311. Tel.: 1 760-255-8800.
