5 Hour Las Vegas Off-Road: DIY Jeep Mojave Adventure

Heads up: this is a self-guided, self-drive adventure. We give you the Jeep, the route, the gear, the local tips, and everything you need to explore confidently on your own. No guide in the passenger seat — just you, the open Mojave Desert, and the freedom to move at your own pace. This is your chance to actually experience Nevada, not just drive past it. Follow a curated route through Cottonwood Valley Road with rugged desert terrain, mountain views, panoramic overlooks, mining history, wildlife, and backcountry scenery that feels straight out of a movie. Keep an eye out for wild burros, desert bighorn sheep, and wide-open Mojave views along the way. You’ll also make your way to historic Goodsprings and Pioneer Saloon, one of Southern Nevada’s most iconic Old West stops. And yes — if you’re a Fallout: New Vegas fan, this route hits differently. The Goodsprings area brings that real-life Mojave feeling to life without needing to spot a Deathclaw.