In another “have to charge fees comparable to private industry” situation, camping fees at Mojave National Preserve are headed up. National preserves are managed by the National Park Service (NPS) as part of the National Park System.
At the turn of the year, fees at the preserve’s two developed campgrounds will shoot up—in one case double the present charge.
Camping fees at Mojave National Preserve go up—and reservations now required
Mojave National Preserve will increase fees for developed campgrounds on January 1, 2025. And while the two campgrounds have been on a “first come, first served” basis, they will transition to Recreation.gov reservations on that same date.
Visitors can make campground reservations by clicking here or or by calling the Recreation.gov reservation line at 877-444-6777. All campsites will be reservable up to six months in advance on a rolling basis, and visitors will be allowed to make same-day reservations.
The new fees, effective January 1, 2025, follow.
Hole-in-the-Wall Campground – $25 per night
Mid Hills Campground – $20 per night
Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground – $50 per night
At present, fees for Hole-in-the-Wall and Mid Hills campgrounds are $12 per night.
Fee hikes follow public comment
The Park Service says it took extensive public comment, then followed up with its own review. This led to the determination that the park’s proposed updated campground fees were comparable to fees charged by similar nearby campgrounds.
The increase in camping fees at Mojave National Preserve will provide additional revenue to fund operations. They’ll also help with deferred maintenance projects that directly enhance the visitor experience. Planned projects include correcting ADA accessibility deficiencies at Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center and Campground. They’ll also go to replacing deteriorated picnic tables at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground, and replacing vault toilets at campgrounds.
For more information on camping fee increases, click here.
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All seem reasonable, but STILL won’t go to CA.
As much as I hate price increases, these are appropriate. Everything costs more nowadays. Picnic tables n toilets, to me, are a much needed “accessory” while staying in the campgrounds. I don’t do private or big company cg, but these I’ll gladly pay.
Hole in the Wall is a decent place that’s truly off the beaten path but making it reservations only and doubling the price is a lame way to create even lower occupancy.
It’s a quaint little campground carved out of the desert with nothing but the tranquility of isolation as its attraction. It’s not a high volume “pull over and rest” spot, it’s on a chunky paved desert backroad that even GPS asks if you’re sure you want to travel. No grocery stores or fuel stations for miles.
California doesn’t have an income problem, they have a spending problem and it’s sad to see the insanity stain this little patch of solitude.
It’s a National Park property. California government isn’t an issue.
The cost of govt. campgrounds will continue to rise because congress does not care about the National Parks or the National Forests. Congress reduces their budgets every year while the cost of operating and maintaining these valuable resources continues to increase with more and more people wanting to enjoy the parks and the forest.
I think the next administration will only make the situation worse. They see the national forests and parks as a resource to be exploited and I don’t think billionaires really care about RVing.
Thank you, Russ and Tina! Seem to be offering reasonable, logical reasons for the planned increases. Higher prices may also lead to a slight decrease in usage, which also will help maintain the facilities and do the overdue maintenance. Have a great day and safe travels!
Going from $12 to $25 seems very greedy. A gradual increase would have been more appropriate if there really was a funding issue. Our trip to Hole in the Wall last November will be our last.