Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground

Star4.02
18 reviews
Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground

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4,318 ft

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2 campsites

Season

Year-round

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Unknown

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Opens Mojave National Preserve (National Park Service) site

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March 2026

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Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.02

Satisfactory

Based on 18 reviews

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"Reviewers describe Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground as a clean, quiet, and remote spot that’s great for groups and horse campers. They appreciate the friendly rangers, simple but well‑kept facilities, and dark skies, while noting some layout quirks and minor water/access inconveniences."

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Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground

Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground

35.0486, -115.3830


Best Time to Camp at Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground

Best
Winter(Dec-Feb)
4.0 / 5
Top 12% in CA

Mild winter conditions favorable for visits; open and good for hiking (no winter-sport facilities).

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    About Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground

    Escape to true desert solitude at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground, where two spacious sites welcome larger parties and horse enthusiasts deep within Mojave National Preserve. Miles from the nearest neighbor, you'll find everything essential for a comfortable basecamp—picnic tables, fresh water, vault toilets, fire rings, and generous parking—while the vast desert wilderness stretches endlessly beyond.
    Black Canyon is an equestrian and group campground consisting of two isolated group sites suitable for larger parties and horse use.

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    Amenities available

    Fire rings
    Picnic tables
    Vault toilets
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    Activities you can enjoy

    The preserve offers extensive recreational opportunities with a focus on hiking and exploring remote desert landscapes. Visitors can explore paved and unpaved roads, 4WD routes, historic Mojave Road, and numerous trails and natural attractions.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsRemote location with unreliable cell phone service. Many remote areas require high-clearance, 4WD vehicles. Visitors should not enter mines. Portions of the landscape (e.g., area near Teutonia Peak) have experienced wildfire (burned in August 2020).

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    4.0
    18 reviews
    Satisfactory
    Satisfactory
    Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers describe Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground as a clean, quiet, and remote spot that’s great for groups and horse campers. They appreciate the friendly rangers, simple but well‑kept facilities, and dark skies, while noting some layout quirks and minor water/access inconveniences.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 18 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Campers consistently praise the cleanliness of the campground, restrooms, and pit toilets, along with the generally flat camping surfaces and reliable water when available. The group area’s large...
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    Based on 18 reviews

    Common Concerns

    The most frequent negatives involve layout and convenience: the tent area in the group camp feels awkwardly separated from the main activity area, and water can be inconveniently located (about 1/4...
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    Based on 18 reviews
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    Last updated March 8, 2026
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