Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

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293 reviews
Hole-In-The-Wall Campground
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4,400 ft

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Sites

38 campsites

Season

Year-round

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Unknown

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WiFi

Opens Mojave National Preserve site

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March 2026

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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

3.36

Mixed Reviews

Based on 293 reviews

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"Reviewers overwhelmingly love Hole-in-the-Wall Campground, describing it as beautiful, quiet, remote, and well maintained. Campers highlight the dramatic desert scenery, dark skies, and nearby hiking trails, and many say it’s one of their favorite campgrounds. Amenities are basic but appreciated, and visitors value the sense of isolation and space between sites."

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Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

35.0455, -115.3914


Best Time to Camp at Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5

Spring typically brings pleasant weather and good conditions for hiking and stargazing.

Planning Tips


    About Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

    Tucked away at 4,400 feet in the heart of Mojave National Preserve, Hole-in-the-Wall Campground offers an otherworldly desert escape surrounded by dramatic volcanic rock formations. This remote basecamp serves adventurers seeking to explore one of California's most diverse desert landscapes, where ancient geology meets endless hiking opportunities beneath vast Mojave skies.
    The campground comprises 38 campsites that include tent areas and 1–2 vehicle parking spots per site; a dump station and camp hosts in peak season are noted. Specific RV hookups, group sites, cabins, or glamping accommodations are not detailed in the source material.

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    Amenities available

    WiFi
    Dump station
    Fire rings
    Picnic tables
    Vault toilets

    Activities you can enjoy

    The preserve offers extensive opportunities for hiking, off-road driving on 4WD routes, scenic exploration, and wildlife/bird watching. Popular nearby attractions and trails include Kelso Dunes, Rings Loop, Barber Peak, Lava Tube, and Teutonia Peak, and visitors can explore historic routes such as the Mojave Road (street-legal vehicles) and other high-clearance 4WD roads.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsRemote location with unreliable cell phone service; many park areas and routes require high-clearance or 4WD vehicles. Some areas have experienced recent fire (Teutonia Peak area burned in August 2020). Mines are hazardous — do not enter.

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    Reviews

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    3.4
    293 reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Mixed Reviews
    Hole-In-The-Wall Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers overwhelmingly love Hole-in-the-Wall Campground, describing it as beautiful, quiet, remote, and well maintained. Campers highlight the dramatic desert scenery, dark skies, and nearby hiking trails, and many say it’s one of their favorite campgrounds. Amenities are basic but appreciated, and visitors value the sense of isolation and space between sites.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 293 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Campers consistently praise the stunning desert views, starry night skies, and overall beauty of the Mojave Preserve setting. They like the quiet, remote feel with minimal people, spacious sites, and...
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    Based on 293 reviews

    Common Concerns

    There are very few complaints in these reviews. One tent camper mentioned a neighboring RV running a generator and playing music late into the night, affecting the sense of quiet. Another noted that...
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    Last updated March 8, 2026
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