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Mojave Narrows Regional Park

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Where the underground Mojave River surfaces through a rocky riverbed, Mojave Narrows Regional Park creates an unexpected green corridor in the high desert landscape. The campground sits within this 840-acre preserve, offering both RV sites with full hookups and tent sites positioned closer to the water. An active railroad runs directly adjacent to the camping areas, with trains passing frequently throughout day and night hours.

The park features two fishing lakes—Horseshoe Lake and Pelican Lake—surrounded by native cottonwood trees that thrive along the year-round water flow. RV sites include level, paved pads with picnic tables and fire rings, while tent sites occupy spots nearer the lakefront. Rich J. notes the campground has "hiking and bike trails" plus "lots of birds" and fishing opportunities. The facility includes disc golf, a playground, and a small water park for day use.

Restroom facilities receive mixed reviews, with some campers reporting maintenance issues including broken fixtures and limited hot water availability. The park closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, requiring gate codes for after-hours access. A security presence patrols the grounds during evening hours.

For campers wanting quieter surroundings, Shady Oasis Kampground provides an alternative north of the railroad corridor.

Fee Info

Maximum stay: 14 days within any 30-day period, excluding holidays and special events. Park entry is included in camping fees. No hookup $ 30.00/unit/night With hookup $ 40.00/unit/night Extra Tent: $10.00 Extra Person: $5.00/person/night over six per site. Holidays/Special events add $10.00 to regular camping rates (two night minimum) Use of dump station when not paying camp fees $15.00 Reservation fee $7.00 per site Established Youth Groups, – no hookup $5.00/person minimum 20 persons Designated Group Areas Without hookups (excluding holidays & special events) $30.00/unit/night Without hookups (holidays & special events) $40.00/unit/night Group Reservation Fee $20.00 (150 persons or less per group; non-refundable) Senior Citizen (62 years and older), Active Military, Veterans & Disabled camping valid Sun. – Thurs., excluding holidays & special events. $5.00 discount per night. Camping reservation fee $7.00 per site

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Location

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Mojave Narrows Regional Park is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

18000 Yates Road, Victorville, CA 92392

Address

18000 Yates Road
Victorville, CA 92395

Coordinates

34.51130004 N
117.27780567 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 4/3/26
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 4/3/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 4/3/26
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 4/3/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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10 Reviews

A desert oasis with lake access and family amenities, though many visitors reported persistent train noise from an adjacent active railroad. Guests commonly noted maintenance issues with bathroom facilities despite decent site conditions.

daniel Q.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2026

Very messy campground

Price is $45 t $55, per day. They also charge you $15 per fishing and also required, CA and SB fishing licence. They also charge you $15, per visitor parking, and ask you for , vehicle registration and insurance, amazing???. Why?. Bathroom , is very bad shape, inside streets in bad shape.

Sitenumber 16
Month of VisitJanuary
Rich J.
Reviewed Feb. 7, 2025

Conflicted

This campground could be a 5 rating...level,paved, separated FHU sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Hiking and bike trails. Lots of birds. Fishing. Wide open spaces. BUT the campground bathrooms are not well maintained...no hot water, handle fell off shower, and not clean. Some reviews mentioned train noise...trains do go by but we did not find them to be overly obnoxious...we have had way worse

Site11
Month of VisitFebruary
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2023

You'd better like trains!

General: A mix of FHU RV sites tent sites, group sites around Horseshoe Lake and some additional dry camping and equestrian sites around Pelican Lake. There are also four RVs you can “rent” in the Horseshoe Lake area. The sites around Horseshoe Lake are close to an active rail line. And by active, I mean really active – I stopped counting after I counted 24 trains lumbering by during our short overnight stay. 

Site Quality: IMO the waterfront tent sites are the nicest. They are farthest away from the trains (but not far enough!) The other dry sites have paved camper pads; some are “doubles” which would kind of suck if both sites were occupied by people who did not know each other! (Ours was one but fortunately, this was not the case for us on a Sunday in November). 

Bath/Shower House: There were two restrooms about equidistant from our campsite, but both were very basic– no soap, hooks or shelves and no mirrors (it looked like they had been ripped off the wall). The floors were concrete, and the entire appearance was very drab. I did not use the shower. 

This was an overnight stop for us, so we did not take advantage of any of the activities (horseback riding, hiking, disc golf, fishing). There was a very nice playground in the day-use area, a reasonable walking distance from the Horseshoe Lake sites. I had called about a week ahead of time to make a reservation (the online reservation system has been down for quite some time) and was assured would not need a reservation. However, there is a gate that is locked at 4 pm and we knew we would not arrive in time, so we called and were able to make a phone reservation when our site was assigned. We were a little concerned when we saw a security guard making rounds around 10 pm (and this combined with the locked gate), we wondered if we were in a safe environment, although we did not encounter any problems. Make sure you know that the park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (which seems a bit bizarre) so you will need to know the gate code after 4 pm and on those days (the code seems to change daily). Also, I read that seniors (62 and older), active duty military, and veterans receive a $5 discount Sundays through Thursdays but you have to go to the office and show proof and then you will receive a “rebate” a few days later (which we did). This was just an overnight for us as we worked our way back home but we would likely not stay here again.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Lee D., November 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Lee D., November 26, 2023
  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Lee D., November 26, 2023
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E C.
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2023

Beautiful Park

The RV Park is located in a natural reserve. The scenes are beautiful!! We stayed by the river and had a great time. The only downside is that there are railways near the park and trains running by all night long.

Site13
Month of VisitSeptember
B
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2021

Quiet and Spacious

Plenty of room to be by yourself and shoot some pictures.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Bryan , November 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Bryan , November 9, 2021
  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Bryan , November 9, 2021
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j
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2021

Dirty

Looks to me like this site could use a little Park Maintenence

Site38
Month of VisitMay
Megan S.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2020

A nice bit of green in the desert

I used to go here a lot as a kid, both for RV camping and fishing. It's an interesting area, as a rockbed forces the normally underground Mojave River to the surface here, meaning that this is one of the only parts of the river to flow above ground year round. As a result, a small forest of Cottonwood trees abounds, which are the only native tree to this area. The lakes are nice, there are mountain views, and some cool hikes to explore in the riverbed area. It's a green Oasis in the desert, spring is probably the best time to go as it can get very hot in summer and very cold in winter. I do miss the houses, cows, and camels that use to be housed in the stables.

  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Megan S., February 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Mojave Narrows Regional Park by Megan S., February 23, 2020
Michelle K.
Reviewed May. 17, 2018

Not bad

This is a nice little retreat from the desert. The only real complaint I have is the train. It takes a little while to get used to it going by. Wish they still had the paddle boats and horse back riding. The little zero gravity water park is nice if you have children.

Rick S.
Reviewed May. 4, 2018

Could be better, like it once was

Been here many times since it is local to me.

This place has changed a lot over the years, and not necessarily for the good, in my opinion.

What there is:

  • Trailer camping
  • Tent camping
  • Fishing
  • A playground
  • Small water park
  • Two lakes to fish at
  • Trains, lots of them
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Frisbee golf
  • Picnic tables and shelters

What there is no longer:

  • Paddle boats
  • Horse riding stables
  • Horses and cows
  • Other interesting animals
  • Water in the grass fields where the animals roamed
  • Arenas

Beware of skunks and loud trains!

It is still a somewhat nice place to visit for a couple hours with the kids.

We have camped in a tent. The tents sites are adjacent to the lake.

Trailer camping isn't too bad, other than being adjacent to the busy railroad. Most sites have grass.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best spots to camp at Mojave Narrows Regional Park and how is the campground laid out?

The campground is organized around two main areas: Horseshoe Lake and Pelican Lake. For RV camping, the full hookup sites near Horseshoe Lake offer level, paved spots with picnic tables and fire rings, though they're closer to the railway. The riverside sites provide beautiful scenery but with train noise. For more solitude, consider the dry camping and equestrian sites around Pelican Lake. The park also offers tent sites and group camping areas. Sites are generally spacious with enough room to spread out.

What do visitor reviews say about camping at Mojave Narrows Regional Park?

Mojave Narrows Regional Park offers a pleasant desert retreat with unique water features. Campers appreciate the natural setting where the underground Mojave River surfaces, creating a small oasis with cottonwood trees. The park receives mixed feedback - while some enjoy the spacious layout and natural beauty, others note maintenance issues with bathrooms (inconsistent hot water and cleanliness). The most significant drawback mentioned is noise from an active railway, with trains passing throughout the night. Fall is highlighted as a particularly good season to visit.

How much does it cost to camp at Mojave Narrows Regional Park?

Specific camping fees for Mojave Narrows Regional Park vary by site type. The park offers full hookup RV sites, tent sites, group sites, and dry camping options, each with different price points. There are also four rentable RVs available in the Horseshoe Lake area for those without their own equipment. For the most current fee information, contact San Bernardino County Parks directly or check their official website before planning your trip.

What amenities and activities are available at Mojave Narrows Regional Park?

Mojave Narrows Regional Park features two fishing lakes (Horseshoe and Pelican), hiking and biking trails, and playgrounds. The small zero-gravity water park is popular for families with children. RV campers have access to full hookup sites, while tent campers have designated areas with picnic tables and fire rings. The park is set in a natural reserve with abundant birdwatching opportunities. While some amenities have changed over time (paddle boats and horseback riding are no longer available), the unique ecosystem where the Mojave River surfaces creates a distinctive environment with cottonwood trees amid the desert landscape.

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