Mid Hills Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping

Mid Hills Campground is situated at an elevation of 5,600 feet in Mojave National Preserve. Following the 2005 Hackberry Fire, about half of the campsites remain shaded by pinyon pine and juniper trees. Individual sites feature 1 to 2 vehicle parking spots, a tent pad, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Vault toilets are located around the grounds, but no drinking water or hookups are provided. The elevated terrain connects to broad desert landscapes, with nearby preserve hiking options including the Barber Peak loop, the Rings Loop trail, Kelso Dunes, and Teutonia Peak.

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 16 miles and turn left at Wild Horse Canyon Rd. Continue for 2.5 miles to the campground. Roads leading to Mid Hills after Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center are unpaved and not recommended for motorhomes and trailers. 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 Canyon Road for 6 miles and turn right onto Black Canyon Road for 3 miles. Turn right onto Wild Horse Canyon Road for 2.5 miles.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 26-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Sits on broad, near-level ground.

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