Off a gravel road with multiple pullouts, North Black Canyon provides dispersed camping within the 1.6 million acres of Mojave National Preserve. The National Park Service manages this drive-in and walk-in area where campfires, pets, and alcohol are permitted. One camper noted the rough but passable road conditions and mentioned moving on to other spots in the morning, though they observed what appeared to be a higher-quality site nearby.
The preserve requires no entrance fees but offers no services beyond official campgrounds. Campers can explore dispersed camping around Mojave National Preserve throughout this vast desert landscape. Plan to relocate between different areas to experience the preserve's varied terrain and attractions like the Rings Trail.
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Location
Dispersed CampingNorth Black Canyon is located in California
Coordinates
34.9824331 N
115.3889125 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 user
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if North Black Canyon needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 28 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 31 min from Yuma, AZ
- 4 hrs 41 min from El Centro, CA
