Kelso Depot on the Kelbaker Road in the heart of the Preserve is being restored and will be used as a new Visitor Center.

 

 

Climate

The Mojave Desert enjoys normally clear, dry conditions.  Lower elevations are drier than in the mountains.  Most rain falls between November and April, the driest months are May and June.

Temperatures (Low / High)

March to April : 40 / 70
May to October :  / 100+
November to February : 32 / 60

In the mountains temperatures a lower with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.