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$20/night
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Year-round
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Tent campers with a high-clearance or 4WD vehicle who came for the stars and silence. Fall is the sweet spot: daytime temps in the 60s-70s, cleaner air, and stable roads. Haul all your water from Hole-in-the-Wall visitor center before you arrive.
Passenger cars and anything towing a trailer: the access road is washboarded and steep enough that reviewers warn against it, and at least one sign at the entrance does too. No water, no cell service, and no hookups make this a hard pass for anyone expecting developed amenities.
Context for the broader area surrounding Mid Hills 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 most comfortable and reliable conditions at Mid Hills — daytime highs are typically in the mid-50s to mid-70s°F with crisp nights around 30–45°F, so hiking and wildlife viewing are at their best without the summer heat. Trails under the pinyon–juniper canopy are pleasant and solitude is easier to find as visitation drops after Labor Day, while the air is often clearer (less dust and lower wildfire smoke risk). Roads and access are generally open and stable through October and the Peak months: October, November, April, May Avoid: July, August
Fall is the most comfortable window: days mid-50s to mid-70s, cool nights ideal for camping.
Each campsite includes 1–2 vehicle parking spots, a picnic table, a fire ring, and a tent area. Vault toilets are available throughout the campground and no potable water is provided; the access road is unpaved and somewhat steep and is not recommended for large motor homes or trailers.
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