Castle Mountains National Monument

Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,000 acres of Castle Mountains boasts Joshua tree forests, unbroken natural landscapes, rare desert grasslands, and rich human history. This intriguing area provides serenity and solitude from nearby metropolitan areas.

Red Rocks Outcropping

Red rocks frame a stand of Joshua trees and sage brush in the desert floor..

Red rocks frame a stand of Joshua trees and sage brush.

View of Castle Peaks

From Walking Box Ranch road, visitors to Castle Mountains can enjoy the stunning view of the Castle Peaks, which are located in surrounding Mojave National Preserve lands.

Foreground is desert greenery. The isolated spires of the Castle Peaks rise up in the background