Castle Mountains National Monument

Overview

Castle Mountains National Monument is managed by National Park Service and is located near Nipton, California. 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.

Things to Do at Castle Mountains National Monument

Recreation Activities

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Plan Your Visit

Getting There

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.

GPS Coordinates: 35.29156300000000, -115.09356099999999

Contact & Resources

Phone: (760) 252-6100

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