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$50/night
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2 campsites
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Year-round
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35.0486, -115.3830
Horse campers get the most from this place: six sandy steel corrals, flat ground, a big fire pit, and a gate that keeps cattle out. Fall is the clear window, with highs in the 60s-85s and wildlife active in the cooler hours. Dark-sky stargazing is legitimately excellent.
Water hauling is real work here: the group site pulls from a spigot a quarter-mile away at the visitor center, and the equestrian water has been known to shut off. Confirm before you arrive, bring extra, and don't count on cell service to troubleshoot anything remotely.
Context for the broader area surrounding Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.
Note: There is no fuel inside the Preserve. Please fill up with gas BEFORE you enter. Park headquarters in Barstow, California is 60 miles from the Preserve, and offers maps, a bookstore and information. Our main visitor center, Kelso Depot, is located inside the Preserve, 95 miles east of Barstow, and 90 miles west of Las Vegas, at the intersection of Kelso-Cima and Kelbaker Roads.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the best balance of mild daytime temperatures (typically 60–85°F) and cool nights (40–55°F), making long hikes and equestrian outings comfortable without the summer heat. Desert colors deepen, winds calm compared with spring, and wildlife is often more active in the cooler hours—excellent for wildlife viewing and photography. Visitor numbers are generally low to moderate, so you’ll enjoy the campground’s roomy group/equestrian sites and wide-open solitude. Peak months: October, November, March, April Avoid: July, August
Fall described as the 'sweet spot' with mild days (60–85°F) and calm winds.
Both group sites provide picnic tables, water spigots, vault toilets, a fire ring, and ample parking. The sites are isolated from other campgrounds and offer plenty of space for larger groups.
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