Most of the Mojave desert is public land, administered by the US Bureau of Land Management. It is open to camping and other activities. There are some restrictions.

The BLM allows dispersed camping up to 14 days at any one site. After 14 days, you must relocate to another site at least 25 miles away.

When possible, use a BLM-established Dispersed Campsite. These can be found at the end of a spur road or a pullout, and are clear of vegetation and have a hard compacted surface. There may be a rock fire ring.

Camps must be at least 600 feet away from any developed water source, so the water is available to wildlife and livestock. Camps should be at least 200 feet away from streams and springs.

Park motorized vehicles within 300 feet of an established roadway, except in the open use areas (Jawbone, Dove Spring, Olancha Dunes, and Spangler OHV areas).

Only camp in designated campsites within the Rand Mountain-Fremont Valley Management Unit, and within Sage, Horse, and Cow Heaven canyons.

Pack it in - pack it out. Don't leave any litter - nothing but tracks.

Leave Indian artifacts behind for others to enjoy. Take care not to touch them, as oils from your hands may cause damage. Take photos of them, but leave the artifacts behind in their natural state.

Use established fire rings. Minimize the use and impact of fire. Keep fires small, and use only downed wood. Bring your own firewood as there is little available on the desert. Use a fire pan - a metal tray or garbage can lid to prevent the fire from blackening the soil.