mojave preserve

This free dispersed camping area on Bureau of Land Management land provides drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access with campfires allowed and ADA accessibility. Located in the Mojave Desert near Amboy, the site offers cell service and requires no reservations despite being available for booking.

Recent visitors report encountering very few other campers, with one group seeing only about 20 people during a four-day November stay. Wind picks up significantly after sunset, though daytime conditions remain moderate during cooler months. The expansive desert setting works well for campers seeking solitude and those comfortable with minimal facilities in remote campgrounds outside Amboy.

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Map & Directionsmojave preserve is located in California near Amboy

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

34.69365927325911 N
115.44636312153014 W

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Connectivity

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    Some Coverage
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Connectivity

Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reviewed Dec. 3, 2025

Beautiful, quiet, open spaces.

We spent 4 days out here. We only saw about 20 people on our entire trip. We didn't have to wait for people to decide where they wanted to go. It was almost like we were the only people in the Preserve. IT WAS GREAT!!!!

  We took our time and enjoyed every mile of it.

   We visited here in November, so it wasn't terrribly hot or cold. But the wind did kick up quite a bit once the sun went down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at mojave preserve?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at mojave preserve, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at mojave preserve?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.