Is camping still permitted in Zzyzx?

National Park Service regulations state that there is no road-side camping along Zzyzx Road, nor at our facility here at the California State University Desert Studies Center. Visitors are asked to park at the Park Service "Orientation Center" parking lot near the end of the pavement of Zzyzx Road.

1. Can you camp at Zzyzx?
2. Is Zzyzx Road open today?
3. Why is zzyzx closed?
4. Is camping allowed in Mojave National Preserve?

Can you camp at Zzyzx?

Camping is not permitted: within 1/4 mile of any paved road or the Zzyzx Road; within 1/2 mile of Fort Piute or Kelso Depot; within 1 mile north (i.e., the crest of the dunes) or 1/4 mile south of the Kelso Dunes access road.

Is Zzyzx Road open today?

Zzyzx is CURRENTLY CLOSED, but you can learn about its colorful and fascinating history on our Zzyzx history page.

Why is zzyzx closed?

Public access is closed along Zzyzx Road and the Lake Tuendae trail to protect the safety of residents and staff, following the COVID-19 guidelines of CSU Fullerton and the Mojave National Preserve.

Is camping allowed in Mojave National Preserve?

Camping is First-Come, First-Served

The Hole-in-the-Wall Campground is very popular during the spring and fall. ... Additional camping is available in undeveloped campsites throughout the Preserve. Camping is first-come, first-served at both the Hole-in-the-Wall and Mid Hills Campgrounds.