Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10332661
When Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground reopens
Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 366 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 344 open for online reservation · 22 reserved.
Where the open windows are
6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 344 of 366 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online6%
Open site-nights344 / 366
Reserved (of online inventory)22 / 366
Weekday openings203
Weekend openings141
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 203 fall on weekdays and 141 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 62 of 62 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 2 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 2 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: 2 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 2 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Equestrian Site | 180 |
| Group Site | 164 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
344 open site-nights across 2 sites at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 9 2-night, 9 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site Equestrian Site.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 2 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equestrian Site | 40 ft | None | 180 | 111 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more |
| Group Site | 40 ft | None | 164 | 56 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +152 more |
About Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground
Overview
Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Offering extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes, the preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.
The Black Canyon Equestrian and Group Campground is ideal for larger groups. These two sites sit isolated from other campgrounds and provide plenty of space for your group.
Recreation
There are over 1.6 million acres to explore. The popular main attractions are accessible by paved and unpaved roads and more remote areas of the park will require a high clearance, 4WD vehicle.
Check out the must see highlights: Mojave National Preserve Must See Highlights
Explore the preserve off the beaten path! Take your street legal vehicle along the historic Mojave Road or visit the multitude of canyons and mining roads. Be sure to have high clearance and 4WD. Do not enter mines. 4WD Routes
Mojave offers many hikes to choose! Hiking
Visit Zzyzx and learn about its history. It is also a great birding location due to its pond.
Natural Features
Three of the four major North American deserts are found at Mojave National Preserve: the Mojave, Great Basin, and Sonoran. Dozens of seeps and springs coupled with varied elevations and soil types create microhabitats that support a diversity of plant and animal life. Cactus gardens, relict plant communities of white fir and chaparral and the densest, largest Joshua tree forest are all found here.
Geologically, the region is just as diverse as it is ecologically. Mountain ranges, dry riverbeds, great mesas, towering sand dunes, striking cinders cones, domes and lava flows define Mojave. Ancient rocks that date back to 2.5 billion years old have been discovered in the Clark Mountains.
Set out to search for the blooms across the preserve: Wildflowers
Visit the world’s largest Joshua Tree forest around the Cima Dome area.
Nearby Attractions
Popular Hikes:
Kelso Dunes - Hike to the top of our most popular sand dune!
Rings Loop – 1.5 miles, Discover how Hole-in-the-Wall got its name as you ascend narrow Banshee Canyon with the help of metal rings mounted in the rock.
Barber Peak - This loop trail encircles Barber Peak just west of Hole-in-the-Wall Campground.
Lava Tube - Explore an underground wonder! High clearance vehicle recommended.
Teutonia Peak - A mixed Joshua tree forest and Joshua tree graveyard beckon en route to a rocky peak with expansive views of Cima Dome and beyond! This area burned in August 2020.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
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 Road for 6 miles and turn right onto Black Canyon Road for 9 miles.
2701 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA 92311760-252-6100
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground?
Reservations for Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 344 of 366 tracked site-nights are open (94%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site Equestrian Site. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 2 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground?
October 2026, with 62 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at Black Canyon Group and Equestrian Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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