Facilities
Each campsite contains 1-2 vehicle parking spots, picnic table, fire ring, and tent area. Vault toilets are available around the campground. No water is available.
Recreation.govCA
Mid Hills Campground
Mojave National Preserve
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
24
sites
Mon, Jul 27
25
sites
Tue, Jul 28
25
sites
Wed, Jul 29
25
sites
Thu, Jul 30
25
sites
Fri, Jul 31
24
sites
Sat, Aug 1
24
sites
Sun, Aug 2
25
sites
Mon, Aug 3
25
sites
Tue, Aug 4
25
sites
Wed, Aug 5
25
sites
Thu, Aug 6
25
sites
Fri, Aug 7
25
sites
Sat, Aug 8
24
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
At 5,600 feet in elevation, Mid Hills is much cooler than the desert floor below. Each campsite contains 1-2 vehicle parking spots, picnic table, fire ring, and tent area. Three of the four major North American deserts are found at Mojave National Preserve: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
Three of the four major North American deserts are found at Mojave National Preserve: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran. Dozens of seeps and springs coupled with varied elevations and soil types create microhabitats that support a diversity of plant and animal life. Cactus gardens, relict plant communities of white fir and chaparral and the densest, largest Joshua tree forest are all found here. Geologically, the region is just as diverse as it is ecologically. Mountain ranges, dry riverbeds, great mesas, towering sand dunes, striking cinders cones, domes and lava flows define Mojave. Ancient rocks that date back to 2.5 billion years old have been discovered in the Clark Mountains. Set out to search for the blooms across the preserve: Wildflowers Visit the world’s largest Joshua Tree forest around the Cima Dome area.
Recreation
There are over 1.6 million acres to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved and unpaved roads and more remote areas of the park will require a high clearance, 4WD vehicle. Check out the must see highlights: Mojave National Preserve Must See Highlights Explore the preserve off the beaten path! Take your street legal vehicle along the historic Mojave Road or visit the multitude of canyons and mining roads. Be sure to have high clearance and 4WD. Do not enter mines. 4WD Routes Mojave offers many hikes to choose! Hiking Visit Zzyzx and learn about its history. It is also a great birding location due to its pond.
Nearby Attractions
Popular Hikes: Kelso Dunes - Hike to the top of our most popular sand dune! Rings Loop – 1.5 miles, Discover how Hole-in-the-Wall got its name as you ascend narrow Banshee Canyon with the help of metal rings mounted in the rock. Barber Peak - This loop trail encircles Barber Peak just west of Hole-in-the-Wall Campground. Lava Tube - Explore an underground wonder! High clearance vehicle recommended. Teutonia Peak - A mixed Joshua tree forest and Joshua tree graveyard beckon en route to a rocky peak with expansive views of Cima Dome and beyond! This area burned in August 2020.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 25
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 4
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 6
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 26
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 3
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 18
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 17
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 7
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 24
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 23
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 14
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 21
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 22
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 13
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 8
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 12
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 10
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 9
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 5
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 20
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 11
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 16
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 1
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Site 19
A
20 ft
vehicle
8
people
No
shade
Important notices
Mid Hills requires 9 miles of driving on unpaved roads. Use caution and drive slowly.
Maximum occupancy is 8 people. Parking is limited to 2 vehicles/trailers per site, a truck and trailer count as two vehicles.
Plan ahead: Gas and food are not available within the preserve.
There is no cell coverage at the campground. Please have your confirmation and site information available.
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2 sites open
Scanned 16h ago
Official link
Booking
Surrounding campgrounds
Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.
Hole-In-The-Wall Campground
Mojave National Preserve
Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground
Mojave National Preserve
Providence Mountains SRA
Red Rock Canyon Campground
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Boulder Beach Group Campsites
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Boulder Beach Campground
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Common questions
Is Mid Hills Campground available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Mid Hills Campground?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.