A spring camping trip to Mojave National Preserve brought desert birds, blooming wildflowers, butterflies, reptiles, and plenty of memorable wildlife around Hole-in-the-Wall and beyond.

Spend a weekend backcountry camping in Mojave National Preserve, with Joshua tree forests, quiet campsites, coyotes, desert rainstorms, and endless places to explore.

Our first camping trip in Mojave National Preserve included freezing nights, spectacular stars, the Hole-in-the-Wall Rings Trail, Lava Tubes, and Kelso Dunes. It wasn't perfect, but it sparked a love of camping.