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Mojave National Preserve
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- Designation
- National Preserve
- State
- CA
- Park address
- Kelso, CA
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
- Camping
- 3 campgrounds listed by NPS · 66 reservable sites
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Notes
Designation Date: 10/31/1994
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.