We are heading back into the desert for the Fall 2026 OverlandBound Trail Guardian event in the Mojave National Preserve! Work projects, campsite surveys, and historical conservation efforts will take place across the weekend.
📍 Information
- Trip Status: Planning
- Trip Leader: Kent R.
- Location: Mojave National Preserve, CA
Dates
October 22 – October 25, 2026
Staging & Location
Location: Mojave National Preserve (OX Ranch / Lanfair Road), CA
Details: Base camp staging for volunteer conservation, trail maintenance, and site inventory projects supporting the Mojave National Preserve.
35°07'40.1"N 115°10'27.1"W
35.1278, -115.1742
Fire Restrictions & Permits
Current as of August 4, 2026
Fire Restrictions: This event takes place within the Mojave National Preserve (National Park Service) in California. Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited outside of established metal fire rings at developed campgrounds. Dispersed camp spots require portable gas or liquid fuel stoves with an on/off valve.
Permit Required: A free California Campfire Permit is mandatory for operating portable gas or propane stoves. You must obtain and carry a valid permit during the trip.
Obtain Campfire PermitWeather
Preparing for the trip, check the weather for the Mojave National Preserve:
Current Weather
Expected Trip Weather
Get Ready Before We Go
🛑 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Rear Amber Chase Light and HAM Radio communications are REQUIRED to travel with the group.
Why Amber Chase Lights?
Dusty trails are common – amber lights penetrate dust far better than white or red, helping prevent rear-end collisions in low visibility. Learn more about Why Chase Lights?
HAM Radio
Program to 146.460 MHz (simplex). Handhelds work great even without a license for listening.
If you don't have a ham radio yet, check out our guide to get started.
Other Essentials
- Offline navigation (download GPX – limited/no cell service)
- Extra fuel and water for remote desert camping
- Off-road tires, full-size spare, recovery gear