The granite mountains look like tan boulders piled on top of each other. Green bushes in foreground.
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Behold the Granite Mountains

Mojave National Preserve

A paved pullout about seven miles north of Highway 40 on Kelbaker Road allows visitors to park their cars and enjoy the view of the Granite Mountains. There is parking for five vehicles at a time. This is a great location to catch a sunset or to have a leisurely tailgate picnic.

A paved pullout about seven miles north of Highway 40 on Kelbaker Road allows visitors to park their cars and enjoy the view of the Granite Mountains. There is parking for five vehicles at a time. This is a great location to catch a sunset or to have a leisurely tailgate picnic. The Granite Mountains are some of the most scenic in the Preserve. It looks as though a giant haphazardly piled boulders on top of each other. Erosion has caused the boulders to be rounded, with frequent hoodoos, canyons, and dry waterfalls in its lower washes. Bring binoculars if you wish to see the complexities of the mountain's shape.

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Scenic DrivingPhotographyMountainsRock Landscapes and FeaturesGranite Mountainsoverlookscenic viewpointviewpoint

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Duration

0-1 Hours

Fees Apply

No

Time of Day

Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

There is one ADA spot available, if visitors with disabilities choose to get out of their cars at this location.

Pets

Yes — Pets let out of vehicles must be on a six-foot leash.

Reservations

No

Location

Granite Mountains Viewpoint parking lot

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