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Castle Mountains National Monument is currently Open.
As of: 11:08 am (PDT)   Thu May 8, 2025.

Castle Mountains National Monument Hours

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Tue 24 Hours
Wed 24 Hours
Thu 24 Hours
Fri 24 Hours
Sat 24 Hours
Sun 24 Hours

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2701 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA   92311Driving Directions
Phone: (760)252-6100(760)252-6100 Maps & Directions

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Castle Mountains

Castle Mountains National Monument is open year-round. There are no facilities in the Monument. Visitor Centers in neighboring Mojave National Preserve provide information and orientation.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $0.00 - Castle Mountains Entrance Fee
      There are no fees to enter Castle Mountains National Monument.

    Entrance Passes:

    • $0.00 - Castle Mountains Pass
      Castle Mountains is a fee free area.

    About

    Mountains, Grassland, Wildlife and Human History

    Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,000 acres of Castle Mountains boasts Joshua tree forests, unbroken natural landscapes, rare desert grasslands, and rich human history. This intriguing area provides serenity and solitude from nearby metropolitan areas.

    Directions

    You can approach Castle Mountains from Walking Box Ranch Road off of Nevada State Rd 164 (Nipton Road) or from several unnamed dirt roads off of Lanfair Road in Mojave National Preserve.

    Weather

    Weather at Castle Mountains changes with the seasons. Freezing temperatures are expected in winter, with occasional snow. Spring brings mild warm days and cooler nights. With enough rain, wildflowers can carpet the area, making for spectacular displays. Summer months are much hotter, with temperatures nearing 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Strong monsoonal storms in late summer may cause flash-flooding in low-lying areas and can create hazardous road conditions. Fall is a cooler respite after the heat of summer.


     

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      As of: 11:08 am (PDT)   Thu May 8, 2025. [Change]