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Castle Mountains National Monument
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- Designation
- National Monument
- State
- CA
- Park address
- Barstow, CA
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 02/12/2016
Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,000 acres of Castle Mountains boasts Joshua tree forests, unbroken natural landscapes, rare desert grasslands, and rich human history. This intriguing area provides serenity and solitude from nearby metropolitan areas.