Mid Hills Campground

Continue to the end of the ring road for the best spots. We overlooked the valley and found a route to the boulders that we hiked on the second day. Mid may it was quite warm still, definitely pack in more water than you think. We had neighbours one night that we heard slightly but only saw when they left. Even though the camp has rubbish and recycle bins it was a shame to see that people had dumped rubbish over the edge of the camp to the valley below; I posted a photo of the bottles and rubbish we collected.

On my second night in Mojave National Preserve, I stayed at Mid Hills Campground (the first night was at Hole in the Wall Campground - also a good choice). The price was the same, but it was a little further off the beaten path. Yes, you have to traverse some of those washboard dirt roads, but it's worth the effort. Mid Hills provides the same amenities as Hole in the Wall - picnic tables, pit toilets, water, and trash receptacles. The difference is that the elevation is 1,200 feet higher and the location is a little more remote. There are plenty of trees which screen you from any neighbors, providing more privacy. I also found it less crowded, quieter, and I had a stunning view. I'm not sure how larger RV's would fare, but smaller ones had no problem at all. Mid Hills is a perfect choice if you want privacy and a wilder experience.