Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground
Mojave National Preserve — riverside
Location: Barstow, CA, CA
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground is ideal for larger groups in a remote Mojave Desert setting that preserves diverse ecological habitats and 10,000 years of human history. The preserve encourages discovery and connection to wild desert landscapes.
Wildlife alert: Desert Tortoise (Agassiz's), Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Prairie Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk, Mountain Bluebird, and Cactus Wren present in area
Insider tips for Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Access via Essex Road north 10 miles, then Black Canyon Road for 10 miles toward Hole-in-the-Wall
Skip Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground if: You need RV hookups. You're visiting outside May through October. You're looking for a large number of individual campsites (only 2 sites total).
Best time to visit Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground: May-October — Verified seasonal operations period.
Nearby campgrounds: Hole-In-The-Wall Campground (Barstow, CA), Mid Hills Campground (Barstow, CA), Red Rock Canyon Campground (Red Rock Canyon NCA, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground
Cell signal at Black Canyon Group And Equestrian Campground (Barstow, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Access via Essex Road north 10 miles, then Black Canyon Road for 10 miles toward Hole-in-the-Wall
Verified seasonal operations period
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Los Angeles, Barstow, and Joshua Tree via Interstate 40: Exit Essex Road and drive north for 10 miles and turn right at the junction to Black Canyon Road. Continue for 10 miles to Hole-in-the-Wall. The roads are paved until the turn-off into the campground. Cell phone service is unreliable. From Death Valley and Las Vegas via Interstate 15: From the Kelbaker Road, Cima Road, or Nipton Road entrances, make your way to Kelso-Cima Road and turn east onto Cedar Canyon Road. Continue onto Cedar
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mojave National Preserve fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Mojave National Preserve before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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