Natural
San Bernardino County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
The Mojave River's dramatic cut through rainbow badlands — locally called the Grand Canyon of the Mojave — protected as a BLM ACEC inside Mojave Trails National Monument. Surface water often persists here when the river sinks into sand elsewhere; trails, side canyons, and a small developed campground make it a prime East Mojave day-hike and car-camp stop.
| Region | San Bernardino County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.0442, -116.3087 |
| Manager | BLM / Mojave Trails National Monument |
| Nickname | Grand Canyon of the Mojave |
| Campground | Primitive fee sites near canyon mouth |
| Access | I-15 Afton Road exit, graded dirt |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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