National Preserve · California, United States
Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is a national preserve in California, United States, covering 1,549,966 acres (627,250 ha), established in 1994.
National Preserve · California, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Preserve |
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| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 1,549,966 acres (627,250 ha) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Coordinates | 34.8833° N, 115.7167° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is a US National Preserve located in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California, between Interstate 15 and Interstate 40. Established in 1994, it is the third largest unit of the National Park system within the contiguous United States, and the largest national preserve. The preserve spans 1,542,776 acres (6,243 km2). It surrounds Providence Mountains State Recreation Area and Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve, which are both managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) · Palm Springs, United States · 85.6 miles away
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) · Las Vegas, United States · 88.8 miles away
- San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) · San Bernardino, United States · 102.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mojave National Preserve?
Mojave National Preserve is in California, United States (34.8833° N, 115.7167° W).
When was Mojave National Preserve established?
Mojave National Preserve was established in 1994, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mojave National Preserve?
Mojave National Preserve covers 1,549,966 acres (627,250 ha).
Does Mojave National Preserve have campgrounds?
Yes — Mojave National Preserve has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojave_National_Preserve — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/moja/ — Official park page.