Openings · last 7 days
11
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10332664
When Hole-in-the-Wall Campground reopens
Hole-in-the-Wall Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
26
Openings · last 90 days
30
Only 30 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 37 monitored sites
Of the 6,771 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 6,188 open for online reservation · 583 reserved.
Where the open windows are
8.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6,188 of 6,771 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online8.6%
Open site-nights6,188 / 6,771
Reserved (of online inventory)583 / 6,771
Weekday openings3,608
Weekend openings2,580
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3,608 fall on weekdays and 2,580 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 1,102 of 1,147 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 37 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 | 29 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 24 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 27 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 36 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 35 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 35 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 34 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 24 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 35 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 33 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 8 | 183 |
| 4 | 182 |
| 2 | 181 |
| 9 | 181 |
| 11 | 180 |
The 5 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
6,188 open site-nights across 37 sites at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 247 2-night, 229 3-night, 171 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 8.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 37 sites take 25 ft.
All 37 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 25 ft | None | 183 | 183 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 +171 more |
| 4 | 25 ft | None | 182 | 159 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 +170 more |
| 2 | 25 ft | None | 181 | 107 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30 +169 more |
| 9 | 25 ft | None | 181 | 147 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 +169 more |
| 11 | 25 ft | None | 180 | 165 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +168 more |
| 38 | 30 ft | None | 180 | 82 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 |
| 30 | 25 ft | None | 179 | 79 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 +167 more |
| 34 | 25 ft | None | 179 | 80 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 +167 more |
| 29 | 25 ft | None | 178 | 148 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 +166 more |
| 35 | 30 ft | None | 178 | 80 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +166 more |
| 6 | 25 ft | None | 178 | 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 +166 more |
| 10 | 25 ft | None | 177 | 65 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 +165 more |
| 16 | 25 ft | None | 177 | 54 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 +165 more |
| 5 | 25 ft | None | 176 | 90 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 +164 more |
| 14 | 30 ft | None | 175 | 83 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +163 more |
| 33 | 25 ft | None | 175 | 80 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 +163 more |
| 31 | 25 ft | None | 173 | 79 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 +161 more |
| 17 | 25 ft | None | 172 | 130 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 +160 more |
| 22 | 25 ft | None | 172 | 69 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 +160 more |
| 3 | 25 ft | None | 171 | 83 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +159 more |
| 37 | 25 ft | None | 171 | 79 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 +159 more |
| 12 | 25 ft | None | 170 | 80 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +158 more |
| 19 | 25 ft | None | 167 | 112 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 +155 more |
| 21 | 25 ft | None | 167 | 78 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +155 more |
| 32 | 25 ft | None | 166 | 80 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +154 more |
| 7 | 30 ft | None | 165 | 40 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 +153 more |
| 15 | 25 ft | None | 162 | 46 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +150 more |
| 13 | 30 ft | None | 159 | 46 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +147 more |
| 24 | 25 ft | None | 159 | 51 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 +147 more |
| 36 | 25 ft | None | 157 | 48 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +145 more |
| 25 | 30 ft | None | 156 | 59 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +144 more |
| 18 | 25 ft | None | 154 | 33 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +142 more |
| 26 | 30 ft | None | 148 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +136 more |
| 27 | 25 ft | None | 147 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +135 more |
| 20 | 25 ft | None | 146 | 34 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 +134 more |
| 28 | 30 ft | None | 134 | 19 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +122 more |
| 23 | 30 ft | None | 113 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +101 more |
About Hole-in-the-Wall 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.
At 4,400 feet in elevation, Hole-in-the-Wall Campground is surrounded by sculptured volcanic rock walls and makes a great base camp for hikers.
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.
Facilities
Hole-in-the-Wall has 38 campsites. Each campsite contains 1-2 vehicle parking spots, picnic table, fire ring, and tent area. Water spigots and vault toilets are available around the campground. Camp hosts are typically present in the peak season months. A dump station is available for campers. Free WiFi is available 24/7 at the Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center.
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.
37 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
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
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground?
Reservations for Hole-in-the-Wall Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 6,188 of 6,771 tracked site-nights are open (91.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 30 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 Hole-in-the-Wall Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site-date openings at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground in the last 7 days, 26 over 30 days and 30 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground?
229 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 8. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Hole-in-the-Wall Campground?
January 2027, with 1,102 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,147.
When is the next open date at Hole-in-the-Wall 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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