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Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

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Accessible from one of the few paved roads in Mojave National Preserve, the Hole in the Wall Campground is easily reachable in any vehicle.

These sprawling sandy expanses are surrounded by volcanic rock walls. You'll feel truly immersed in the desert landscape here. With 35 available campsites this campground is a great place to set up home base. The campground has fire rings, picnic tables, potable water, a dump station, and pit toilets. It also has the added bonus of being close to the popular Hole in the Wall Rings Trail. This is a short 1.5-mile hike that sends you scrambling through narrow passageways, holding on to rings built into the rock walls. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't worry about reservations. Just show up ready to explore the desert!

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24 ratings · 8 reviews

Elizabeth M.

October 28, 2022

We visited for 2 days the 3rd week of October on our way from Flagstaff to LA. Check the weather reports for Goffs, CA to get closest to what the campground will experience. We had great weather: cool air and warm sun, light breezes until 2am the second night the wind woke us up.. There was enough phone signal to find out the winds were going to pick up from 15mph to 25mph with stronger gusts, so we finished packing up in the dark and headed out. The road in is paved all the way. The toilets were well stocked. The Rings trail was great fun, even for us in our 70’s. Do the trail clockwise, staring at the south end of the big dirt parking lot by the visitors center. The night sky was good, but affected by Las Vegas light.

Liz B.recommends

January 14, 2018

Beautiful and remote. Make sure you pay attention to weather, as the first time we tried to stay here it was close because of floods! When we did finally get out there, it was amazing, and we watched a storm pass in the distance, with hug lightning lighting up the sky.

Catherine H.

November 28, 2017

Hole-in-the-wall you are sleeping in the desert. No shade. We were there in October and weather was fantastic. About 25% full. We were fully contained so did not try the water or facilities. Close to some great hiking although we found the trailhead of Ring hike hard to find so ended up doing it backwards

Elynn K.

May 30, 2017

This campsite is really the perfect campsite. The views are gorgeous, the hiking nearby is on point and the campsite is kept clean. As other people have said, the wind does tend to pick up, so we found car camping to be the best option for us. That said, the stars are breadth taking and a real treat.

Sarah L.

May 2, 2017

A little scary because it's sooooo isolated

Kristina F.

May 31, 2016

Hole-in-the-Wall is a great little campground in the Mojave NP. It does get a bit windy as another Hipcamper noted. This campground is pretty exposed and has no trees, but if you have a tent you can camp at Mid Hills Campground where trees are plentiful in the back portion of the campground. Also neither campground has firewood for sale, so be sure to bring your own!

Laura K.

August 18, 2015

Pets are allowed!

Jeff S.

April 23, 2015

The winds can be particularly high in the Mojave Desert, so if you'll be sleeping in a tent, make sure that you have strong stakes to hold your tent down!

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Your guide to camping in Hole-In-The-Wall Campground

Overview

Biking

There are no bike rentals in the park, but if you are a bike enthusiast, feel free to explore the park on your own trusty stead! Be sure to bring lots (seriously, lots) of water and consult a map first. Stick to paved, marked roads in the park; rocky terrain may be unfriendly to bike tires so it’s mainly road-biking in Mojave. We wouldn’t recommend this during the hot summer months; November to February usually boast the best bike tour conditions. Here are some shorter bike loops in the area if you’re a beginner biker. This park also tends to attract those eager for week-long bike tours, so if that’s your thing, check out where other folks have traveled in the area. Wherever you end up going, mind signs for designated Wilderness Areas where you can’t bring your bike (no matter how trusty it is).

Hiking

Hiking in Mojave will give you unique views of rocky summits, cacti and Joshua tree-speckled deserts, and sand dunes. Established hiking trails are limited, but there is definitely plenty of hiking to be had in this massive park. For a sweeping view of Cima Dome, check out the popular Teutonia Peak Trai l, about a 3.5 mile round trip through the densest region of Joshua trees (yes, denser than Joshua Tree National Park) in the world. To reach the highest peak in the northeast corner of Mojave, try New York Peak , a 7 mile hike with a car to help, 9 miles without. And while you’re in the desert, you might as well clamber over some sand dunes with the 3 mile hike through Kelso Dunes . While you walk, keep your ears perked up for so-called “singing sand”, a rumbling sound caused by hot surface sand caving into cooler sand below. And of course, on the way down, feel free to slide, jump, or run. The dunes are your playground!

Horseback riding

Horseback riding is allowed in the park, but it’s BYO-Horse, so saddle up before you arrive. In fact, if you have a llama or a mule, you’re permitted to bring them along as well. Some regulations to be aware of: If your group has more than 7 horses, you’ll need to get a Special Use Permit and no ranging or grazing allowed. Horse camps should be at least 200 feet away from any water source as well. Other than that, there aren’t any specific horse trails, so you can just head out there and roam the wild west.

Off-roading (OHV)

The roads in Mojave aren’t all exactly well-paved, so if you’re itching to bounce your four-wheeler around some rugged terrain, you’re in luck. But be sure to stay on existing dirt roads and check out the current road conditions before heading out. And of course, check gas, oil, tires, and the like.

Wildlife watching

Out in Mojave, you can catch a glimpse of a bighorn sheep gracefully leaping up the steep, rocky terrain. You can see jackrabbits clustering near the side of the road at dusk. You can even see (or, more likely hear) the occasional coyote. Reptiles love hanging out in Mojave as well, so be careful of snakes. If you’re into wildflowers, springtime can bring an impressive variety of them, especially if there has been enough rainfall. Check out what’s blooming and plan your visit around sightings of your favorite flowers!