Granite Pass Dispersed Roadside Camping — Mojave National Preserve

So it’s the desert. Just so you know it’s hot. The roads once you turn off the pavement are ass. But I did it on a touring Harley. There are sections with deep sand and your front wheel is gonna get away from you. Just stay in the throttle and don’t be soft you got it and it’ll be worth it. It’s got actual sites and burn pits. I left 3 Rex of wood and a fire starter because I’m a hero. It’s in the furthest spot. Otherwise great place and good sleeps in a tent.

The road in was slightly bumpy, but not too rough. There are many large sites next to boulders. We were the only ones there and got to watch a beautiful sunset.

Probably one of my favorite spots of all time! A very beautiful area with the opportunity for good camping. There are several dispersed sites--some closer to the boulders than others. Some sites more private than others. Some more accessible than others. I think I liked this spot so much because I snagged one of the only private sites. Don't plan on having cell service--it's pretty much non-existent in this area.

A great place to climb rocks and watch sunrises and sunsets. Lots of birds to listen to and spy with binoculars. In the spring the desert flowers are blooming and beautiful to seek out different species. The road leading to the research station is tight, you will likely get the sides of your vehicle scratched. Lots of dirt roads to explore and even found some petroglyphs nearby.  The dispersed sites are about and 1/8 of mile apart and separated by boulders so privacy is great. 

It was pleasing to see almost no litter or bottles and cans. 

Bring your own water, bring your own privy. 

Drive slow and watch for desert tortoises and other wild life while exploring the miles and miles of dirt roads. 

Only complaint was the guy who drove his dirt back around the rocks like it was his own personal dirt track. He did that for half an hour the disappears.

Went at the start of December on a Saturday and was the only one there. The road is manageable with a 2wd sedan as I got through fine with my Corolla, but I had my underbody scrapped the whole way there by the plants growing in between the tire tracks. The road is probably only 7 feet wide with only one small pull out a mile in. There's a couple of different camp spots at the end so even if there are other people there you can still get some privacy.

Awesome rugged camping in the middle of the Mojave. Cool little hikes into the washes. Nice and quiet, far and tucked away from the road. Loved it

Nice remote area back from the main road, very quiet and beautiful views. There are at least room for two or three groups. Road in was very easy, we were in an Outback pulling a teardrop trailer and there were no problems getting back there. Easy turnaround spots at the junction of the roads near the camp spots. If the spots at the end of the road are full there are a couple of options in washes closer to the paved road but they are not as scenic.

Great spot a couple miles off the main road. Great views.

Narrow entrance through bushes, you may get pinstripes. Several spots to camp among granite boulders. BLM placed fire rings, bring your own wood and water. Pack out all trash and waste. No amenities. Great star watching. A great escape.

We camped in the granite pass area, at a small previously established site with a fire ring, at the end of the established road. Gate nearby closing off entrance to a research site. Also a hiking trail that leaves from just behind where we camped. Road was narrow and dirt with a few tricky spots but our 2WD van got out here no problem. Only saw one other car on a Saturday night. Beautiful sunset!!

We arrived very late so it was hard to find the entrance to the dirt road - definitely recommend searching it by day. We found a spot even closer to the road but still far off. We were the only people around! its also great to see the stars

I arrived around midnight and tried to find a spot while it was dark north of 40 where the map here takes you. It looks like a nice area but the trails are very narrow. I was hoping to work the next day remotely but I couldn't find a spot with a T-Mobile signal. I ended up down off of Pipeline road just south of 40 off the same exit. Only one other camper nearby and they are 600+ yards away. Easy access right off the highway.

I would recommend this campground to anyone with light off road capability and roughly 8 feet side by side clearance. This was an amazing experience and will definitely be coming back here. This was a great stopping point to split up our drive from the Bay Area to the Grand Canyon. Thanks to the Dyrt we would not have found this hidden treasure; there were lots of people camped right off the highway and we got this beautiful camping spot all to ourselves. Watch out for the jumping cacti I got one in my leg!

This is one of my favorite places on this planet, dark sky's make it great for watching meteor showers.

This place is in the middle of nowhere. You are surrounded by these beautiful granite mountains. The kelsa dunes are only 30 minutes away which are super cool! There are fire pits which are nice. Besides that there is nothing else.