CampgroundHidden gem

Mid Hills Campground

Mojave National Preserve, California

Quiet juniper-and-pinyon camp at 5,600 ft in the Mojave Preserve, cooler than the desert floor.

Price
About US$20 per night
Booking
Best to book
Sites
25

Mid Hills is a small campground in the Mojave National Preserve, set high enough to dodge the worst of the heat. Sites are spaced among the pines, with a long scenic trail running to Hole-in-the-Wall. It feels remote and is rarely crowded.

Good to know

  • Bring all your water and check NPS notes first
  • Gravel access, fine for most cars when dry
  • Great for stargazing
Best time
Spring or autumn
Open
All year (best spring/autumn)
Getting there
Gravel Wild Horse Canyon Road
Vehicles
Fine in any car

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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