Reviews

Jesse Bee

Hole-in-the-Wall in Mojave National Preserve is an amazing spot to explore. The rock formations are unique and fun to climb around, and the scenery has that quiet desert beauty that makes it feel peaceful and uncrowded. The area is well maintained, and it’s a great place for a short hike or just to take in the views. The famous ring trail adds a fun little challenge and makes the visit even more memorable. Tip: The information center is only open Friday through Monday, so make sure to check the hours before heading out. Overall, a great stop if you’re visiting the Mojave area — definitely worth checking out!

B V Pramod

A visitor center in Mojave National preserve amidst scenic towering wind worn rocks. Has very clean toilets and drinking water. A decent collection of books and artifacts related to the desert environment are available for purchase. National rangers are friendly and helpful. This is the starting pointing for the rings trail in Mojave National preserve. A must do easy 1 mile loop trail. Dotted with expansive desert environment on side and towering rocks with pockets made by wind and water the trail is more like a stroll except for a small area of climbing. In a small trail you will get to see a wide variety of cacti, barrel (both California and Arizona type) cholla, prickly pear, beaver tail and yucca along with a wide variety of desert plants. Best time to do this trail is in early spring when all the cacti and wildflowers are in bloom. The section where are the rings are fixed is of another world. Canyon filled with towering rocks on all sides that have been punctured with pockets carved by wind and water, they are treat for the eyes. Don't forget to go to the overlook, which is a small spur off the main trail. This is where you will be able to see the Hole-in-the-Wall formation clearly along with various rock formations.

Mike Abrams

Wonderful visitor center in the heart of the Mojave Desert. The fantastic ring trail starts here and has a great campground nearby. Make the trip from the interstate. It is so worth it!!!!!

J M

Always stop here on the way into the preserve to get the latest news on conditions. The Rangers are amazing, the gift shop is cool. Would love it if they displayed art or had a small museum inside to look around in.

Xavier Turner

Awesome hike from the information center to the hiking trail and through the caverns.

Pete Maldonado

Great area and great folks onsite. Personable folk at the location. Thanks for taking care of the place. Looking forward to coming out to this gain...

Kymberly Williams-Evans

Every campsite in the place offers great views, lots of space, level sites, The info center is an easy 1/2 mile walk from the campground. Several trails emanate from here.

Harry McCabe

The information center is small, rangers are friendly and they have 2 real bathrooms out here in the middle of nowhere. But the real reason for the 5 star rating is the Rings Trail. Very short at only a mile or two but lots of fun and slightly challenging. Do the trail clockwise to climb the two ring sections or reverse it to go down. Or another option for a quicker in and out you can drive just past the Information Center there is an another parking lot close to the rock/ring section. Definitely worth the stop if you’re exploring the Mojave National Preserve. Also stop by the lava tubes and the dunes while you are here. Important note - Rings trail not marked really well, lots of folks complain they had some difficulty following the trail you should use an app to help follow. I used a Alltrails offline map and it was very helpful keeping us on the trail.

Brian Cho

This is not a national park, but a preserve where you may see cattle ranches and mining operations in full swing. If you are planning to visit, be prepared l. This place is seriously in the middle of nowhere. Other than visitor center and campground there is nothing here. Do not go during summer time.

Lydia Creevy

Amazing hike! I couldnt find the Hole in the wall trailhead (left of the visitors center) so I did the Barber Peak Loop Trail (6 miles). Super long and so parts don’t have a marker. I kept going straight and stayed “close” to the rocks. I saw cows on the trail and you can also bring horses. On my way back I almost took the hoop trail back but I went into the canyon instead. Great hike took me about 2.5 hours