Directions

From Los Angeles, Barstow, and Joshua Tree via Interstate 40: Exit Essex Road and drive north for 10 miles and turn right at the junction to Black Canyon Road. Continue for 10 miles to Hole-in-the-Wall. The roads are paved until the turn-off into the campground. Cell phone service is unreliable. From Death Valley and Las Vegas via Interstate 15: From the Kelbaker Road, Cima Road, or Nipton Road entrances, make your way to Kelso-Cima Road and turn east onto Cedar Canyon Road. Continue onto Cedar Canyon Roa

Weather Notes

At 4,400 feet in elevation, Hole-in-the-Wall is a respite from summer heat at lower elevations. In late summer, strong monsoon storms can drop large amounts of rain and flood low-lying areas, making roads in and out of the campground hazardous. Fall brings cooler temperatures and marks the beginning of hunting season. Winter brings freezing temperatures and occasional snow.