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A friendly little town that allows overnight parking next to the municipal park. There are even restrooms for you to use although they are not very clean. Several water faucets and a narrow dog area complete this nice place to stop for the night after a long day on the road. Right next to the [...]
$6 per night – 22 sites, first come first serve. Located in the Mojave Desert @ an elevation of 1414′ Known locally as “The Grand Canyon of the Mojave” for its dramatic geological formations, this is the only place where the Mojave River flows above ground year-round – providing significant riparian (riverbank) wildlife habitat amid [...]
BLM land two miles west of Amboy. A big open graveled area. This is the trailhead to an extinct volcano. Two vault toilets, not maintained often. Picnic tables with shade. No shade elsewhere. If you decide to hike out to the distant crater, head to the right side. Its easier to climb inside because the [...]
On highway 101 midway between San Francisco and Las Angeles. If you’re looking for a dump site take the Curbaril turnoff 101. Head east, inland. Turn right after you cross the railroad. Go to the end of the road and you will find the water treatment plant that has a dump. There is a pullout [...]
$10 per vehicle per night. No hook ups. Amenities Vault toilets, stream fishing, well water, tables, grills and fire rings. 70 camp spaces. Can accommodate RV’s up to 27 ft. No shower facilities are available From Bishop take Hwy.395 south Drive 13 miles to Big Pine Turn west on County Road (Opposite of Hwy.168) At [...]
Situated near the edge of the Snow Mountain Wilderness area, it’s a pretty spot, set beside Bear Creek near its confluence with Blue Slides Creek, with plenty of spacing between campsites, and only about 6 miles northwest of Crabtree Hot Springs.
$10/night $2 for each additional vehicle. $1 for each pet $40 to $75 for group sites 25 CAMPSITES AVAILABLE on first come, first served basis*. No reservations are accepted. Most campsites are on the river; some are on a tributary creek that feeds into the river. Camping is permitted only in designated areas. Directions: From [...]
Pretty far off of the main path, but it’s a quiet secluded lake with lots of campsites scattered around it. Lots of fishing, beautiful scenery. Unless it’s a holiday weekend, there is likely to be no one else there.
Klamath National Forest Operating Days: 150 2,400 elevation. 10 campsites (Total Capacity: 40) next to meadows lush with spring wildflowers. Dirt/Gravel parking, but several nice flat spaces. Pit toilet. The Southern Pacific Railroad tracks go right past the campground, occasionally campers can enjoy the trains as they go by. Butte Creek is regularly stocked with [...]
Staging area for off road vehicle trails. Large flat open area. No shade. Wind and Dust. No amenities, slightly bumpy gravel road. Visited on a Tuesday, might be crowded on the weekends. It looks like there are camping spots all along the road, but they are 4×4 trails. The nice big flat camping area is [...]
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Dispersed camping near the Kern River. The section of the Kern River below the Lake Isabella dams to the base of the canyon is known as the Lower Kern. The canyon is narrow, steep and dry with occasional foothill pines, buckeye, oaks, and grasses. The river’s edge supports large sycamores and willows. The close proximity [...]
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Lots of room for boondocking all along Box Canyon Rd. Very neat area. We parked in the shade of a cliff. Looks kind of like you are on the moon. A very unique landscape (see area description below). At twilight there were lots of bats flying around. There’s a little bit of trash in the [...]
Fishing Season and Regulations: Brush Creek is located within California Department of Fish and Game’s Sierra District. Fishing within this portion of the Sierra district is open to fishing between the last Saturday in April through November 15. The daily bag limit is 5 fish per day and the possession limit is 10. Check fishing [...]
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Shasta-Trinity National Forest Directions: Travel west from the Big Bar Ranger, 16 miles to Burnt Ranch. Continue on to the Burnt Ranch Post Office on the south side of 299. Travel ¼ mile, making a right turn at the entrance of the campground.
Located along the Kings River on large sandy flat area. Good shade provide by oak and pine trees. Elevation: 1000′ Take Belmont Avenue east from Fresno. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns in Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. Travel past Kirch Flat [...]
Great Spots, FREE, water, dump station, pit toilet, trash pickup, water access, wild horses, good fishing, paved roads to camp ground.
Jackson State Forest – free permit required There is no fee for camping. Permits are required for overnight camping and can be obtained from the Camp Host or at the CDF office in Fort Bragg at no charge. Camp One also offers several group campsites. These group campsites can be reserved in advance by contacting [...]
Driving directions: Hwy. 99 to Panama Lane, Exit #20. Head West on Panama Lane. Right on Wible Rd. Right on Harris Rd. RV Services Offered: Product Installation Oil & Lube Changes Vehicle Inspections Tire Installation Battery Installation Winterization & Dewinterization RV Spa Appliance Service Special Order Parts Product Warranties & Recalls Roof Repair Propane Station [...]
Driving directions: Interstate 5 South – Exit Valley View, immediate Left onto frontage road onto Firestone. Store located 1/2 mile on Right. Interstate 5 North – Exit Artesia, turn Left off Fwy, turn Left onto Artesia, under the I-5 overpass, turn Right onto Firestone. Store located 1/4 Mile on Left. 91 Fwy East – Exit [...]
Driving directions: Fom I-80 W – Exit Sierra College Blvd, turn Right off exit, turn Left onto Granite Drive. From I-80 E – Exit Rocklin Road, turn Left off exit, turn Right onto Granite Drive. RV Services Offered: Oil & Lube Changes Vehicle Inspections Tire Installation Battery Installation Winterization & Dewinterization Appliance Service Special Order [...]
Located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park this is a signed overlook pull out from the main road. A single track dirt road runs for a half mile or so generally paralleling Sweeny Pass Rd. There are a few available pull outs along the road, the largest of which easily will fit a 40 ft motorhome [...]
Free camping in California. BLM. 32 sites. Nestled in a wooded setting at 5,700 feet in elevation. There is plenty of room to spread out, even on holiday weekends. During the summer, days can be warm and dry. Access is from the graded dirt Canebrake Road which is part of the Chimney Peak Back Country [...]
A free dry camping area behind the General Patton Museum. No facilities at campsites. Fuel, gift shop, post office, mini-mart, and restaurant nearby. Check out the website for more services and facilities. Look for sign “Free Dry Camping” at east edge of museum parking lot directing you to camping area behind museum. Multiple camp sites [...]
From Hwy 88, south to Bear River Res., over dam and follow Cole Creek Rd. GPS location 52.05249047600099,-117.0703125 All free area.
Camping Fee: $6/night Nine camp sites including one group site is available with tables, grills, potable water, and shade ramadas. Handicap accessible vaulted toilets are also available in this campground. The 10 miles of gravel road to the springs from I-10 is very rough: average speed about 12 MPH. The Corn Springs Campground is located [...]
$7/night under 62yrs old $5/night seniors On the beach camping. Toilets, recycling containers, picnic tables, water spigot (not at campsites), trash cans, and fishing. Pay Showers and dump station located at Headquarters Campground to the north. Active train tracks near by. Can be dusty during high winds.
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A nice little campground in the Angeles National Forest. No extra charge beond the Adventure pass or America the Beutiful pass you would need to park. My review at http://techno-viking.com/posts/shakedown-cottonwood/
The Dowling Fruit Orchard, 1 mi W of Beaumont on HWY-60, offers free overnight parking and a wide variety of fresh fruit in season. Dried fruit and standard market vegetables are available year round
Nice warm lake. Jet skiing and boating. Big fish. Nice spots on the lake.
Free dry Boondocamping in Finney-Ramer Unit of Imperial Wildlife Area. Pit toilet, vandalized portajohns, trash barrels, stone fire rings. Bird watching. Feedlot stench if the wind is blowing in the wrong direction. Directions: From Calipatria, Take CA-115 S/Eddins Rd/E Main St for 8.3mi. Turn right at Pickett Rd go 3.1 mi. Destination will be on [...]
Much of Anza-Borrego is free camping but you can’t hold a fire unless you bring your own metal bottomed container. This is the only site within the Nation’s largest desert park that is free, gas firepits and pit toilets. Dry camping otherwise. No one was here with us. Lovely view of the mountain and a [...]
Coordinates are approximate, but should get you on the right road. Unsure which fork to take at posted coordinates, left fork runs along the creek before rejoining Goodale Road. Reports vary. The area was apparently free at one time, but appears to be $5/night now. As it’s BLM land, there may be dispersed camping available [...]
Located along north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. No Shade. Elevation: 1000′ Directions: Take Belmont Avenue east from Fresno. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns into Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. Travel past Kirch Flat campground, [...]
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Free Camping on the King’s River in the Sequoia National Forest. Fire permits are required. No garbage service, pack out what you bring in.
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$8/night Reservations: no Description: Five campsites in a woodland of California buckeyes & oaks offering a mix of sun & shade. Honeydew Creek with its clear tumbling waters, flows adjacent to the campground. Directions: U.S. 101 at South/Fork Honeydew exit. Follow signs to Honeydew, turn south onto Wilder Ridge Road toward Ettersburg for 1 mile. [...]
Vault toilets are located across the street from Hot Spring North. Trash dumpsters on site. Dump station and water facilities located in Holtville. The on site historic and still active hot spring attracts both local and winter visitors. Winter visitors who wish to stay in an LTVA (Long Term Visitors Area), must purchase a long [...]
Free camping on BLM land. stayed here overnight (03/27/09) parked in the back where the gravel is large and there isn’t a distinct road. There was a large class A with a toad nearer the hwy. They set off fireworks and had a fire.
Permit: $40/two weeks and $180/seven months The Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) was created in 1983 to fulfill the needs of winter visitors and to protect the local desert ecosystem from over-use. The campground is approximately 3,500 acres in size, flat landscape, sparsely vegetated with plants such as Creosote bushes, Palo Verde trees, [...]
This put-in along the Merced River has toilets and tables. While the forest service does not consider it a ‘campground’, dispersed camping in this area is legal. Take care camping here during rafting season (late April to mid July). Some sites in the same forest do not allow camping at put-ins during rafting season, although [...]
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Jawbone Canyon/Dove Creek is a great place for all sorts of campers. OHV people tend to fill it up on the weekends, so if you don’t like the buzzy sound of motorbikes and ATVs, avoid it then. If you come here during the week like we did, it’s absolutely silent and peaceful. We hiked all [...]
125 site campground amoung large bolders. Amplitheater with talks some nights. (friday/saturday on the schedule when I was there) nature trail. Picture and longer description at http://techno-viking.com/posts/jumbo-rocks/
Eight picnic tables and eight fire pits There is no fee for campfire permits and they may be obtained at the Goodwin Education Center, the Bakersfield BLM office and from any BLM Ranger in the area.
The Keyesville Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA); located near the communities of Lake Isabella and Kernville, consists of approximately 7,000 acres of BLM-managed land contiguous to the US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest. The area, noted and named for its historic mining community, provides the setting for a full array of recreational opportunities, including nationally [...]
Located along the Kings River on large sandy flat area. Good shade provide by oak and pine trees. Elevation: 1000′ Directions: Take Belmont Avenue east from Fresno. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns in Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. Campground is located [...]
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Boondocking spot (not a developed campground, USFS) south of Lake Tahoe, CA. 2.5 mi SW of the hwy 88/89 jct and 4.5 mi S of hwy 88 on Blue Lakes Rd. 7500 ft.
$6/night Among the live oaks in southeastern San Diego County, is the Lark Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area and Campground. Located in McCain Valley Resource Conservation Area, Lark Canyon OHV Area is designed specifically for motorcycles. All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) might experience difficulty using the narrow trails. Several miles of trails are located in the [...]
Free camping in California. Long Valley Campground is located in a semi -wooded setting at 5,200 feet in elevation. Containing 13 sites, this area is the trailhead for a 3-mile trail down to the South Fork of the Kern River within the Dome Land Wilderness. Access is from the Long Valley Loop Road, which is [...]
Free w/o facilities from Sept 16th – April 14th $8/night April $15 – Sept 15th Elevation: 1085 Average max. trailer size = 30 foot. No piped water. There are no permanent facilities at the Lower Salt Creek area. Portable restrooms and trash receptacles are provided during the operating season (apr – sept). Directions: Located approximately [...]
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Low elevation pine and oak forested site on the Tuolumne River one mile from South Fork Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Elevation: 1500? Directions: From Groveland travel approximately 10 miles to Ferretti Road, turn left; Take Lumsden Road off of Ferretti Road. Lumsden Road is subject to closure during inclement weather. Note: Dispersed camping [...]
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Low elevation pine and oak forested site on the Tuolumne River one mile from South Fork Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Not recommended for trailers by the Forest Service. Directions: From Groveland travel approximately 10 miles to Ferretti Road, turn left; Take Lumsden Road off of Ferretti Road. Lumsden Road is subject to closure [...]
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Beach campground near mouth of the Mattole river. Take Lighthouse Road from Petrolia Road, campground is on right with day-use and restrooms on left. $8/night, 14 day/year limit applies for all campgrounds in this BLM district. North end of the 25-mile lost coast trail. Seasonal catch-and-release fishing in portions of the river, see signs.
$10/Night Beginning in the high country of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River makes a headlong rush through glacially-carved canyons, rugged mountains and foothills to the San Joaquin Valley. Multiple access points allow skilled whitewater enthusiasts to challenge the rapids at your own pace. Enjoy a day of fishing before gathering around the campfire to [...]
Trash dumpsters, dump station, and payphone on site. Every year, thousands of visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered at BLM´s Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs), where visitors may camp for as long as seven months. Winter visitors who wish to stay in an LTVA, must purchase a long term permit [...]
Located along the Kings River and Mill Creek. Most sites have shade. Elevation: 1000′ Directions: Take Belmont Avenue east from Fresno. Follow Belmont Avenue until it turns in Trimmer Springs Road. Continue on Trimmer Springs Road past the community of Piedra and around Pine Flat Reservoir. Travel past Kirch Flat campground, crossing over the Kings [...]
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Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6 million acre park. A visit to its canyons, mountains and mesas will reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads, and rock-walled military outposts. Located between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Mojave provides serenity and solitude from the crowds of [...]
Mule Mountains LTVA encompasses 3,424 acres and includes both Wiley’s Well Campground and Coon Hollow Campground. This LTVA is located on Wiley’s Well Road, nine miles south, on a washboard road, of Interstate 10. The Bureau of Land Management established eight Long Term Visitor Areas in the Arizona and California deserts to accommodate visitors who [...]
Dispersed camping in the Sequoia National Forest along the Kings River. No facilities. Located just above Mule Hole on the river.
Free camping – boondocking. No facilities. Los Padres National Forest – Monterey Ranger District. The sites are just a pull outs along a road with spectacular views of the ocean. There are numerous pull outs along the road with the first one being about 1/4 mile from route 1. The road is paved but doesn’t [...]
An abandoned Imperial County park on the Salton Sea. Plenty of room to boondock. There are a few campers and a shack that look pretty permanent. There are old buildings that have been used as restrooms for both birds and people. You can swim, but I wouldn’t recommend it. The Salton Sea is 90% agricultural [...]
Dispersed camping at the confluence of the North Fork Kings River and Kings River. Fishing, camping and whitewater rafting are popular in this area.
Big open flat area. Appears to be a dry lake bed. People were playing with remote controlled planes for a couple of hours. Other than that, very quiet. The access road was somewhat bumpy and washboard. Stayed here 04/06/09. Decent Sprint EVDO connection.
Dispersed camping in the Sequoia National Forest. Located on the North side of the King’s River.
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Adjacent to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, this area has desert terrain, from below sea level to 400 foot elevations. It is a motorcycle, four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle, and dune buggy use area. The wash-and-ridge terrain includes a butte with dunes and a sand bowl, a blow-sand dune, springs and a camp on a former homestead [...]
BLM 14 day camping areas all along Ogilby Road north of I-8. As you come up from the highway there are several large spots along the left side of the road, that appear to have access to Imperial Dunes. Five miles up from the highway you will cross some railroad tracks and see immediately on [...]
Open desert canyon camping. Can be soft sand at times and hot in the summer. Do not visit the area if there is any threat of rain. This is a flash flood area. The roads wash out and get closed. The Mecca Hills are located about 40 miles southeast of Palm Springs. They were formed [...]
$5/day car camping along the Colorado River. Some sites are shaded. Flush toilets and sinks. Trash dumpster. Many websites list this location as free. I contacted the county and they said that tents are $5/night and RV/Trailers are $15. The host on site will collect the fee. If there isn’t a host on site, you [...]
Primitive camping around and near The Peg Leg Smith Marker and rockpile. During the winter a “character” of sorts serves as an unofficial camp host. No amenities whatsoever. Pack it in, pack it out. This area is private land within the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and desert foothills. It’s located approximately five miles NE [...]
Turn south off I-8 at MM164-Sidewinder Road. Turn directly before the LTVA, 14 day Camping sign says 1.4 miles. Drive west for 1.2 miles and the free 14 day camping area. Water and an RV sanitation dump station are nearby on Sidewinder at the Shell station (760-572-2053). The Shell also sell propane at a reasonable [...]
The area in and around Pilot Knob is rich in both human and natural history. At one time, Patton’s troops trained here in preparation for desert fighting in World War II. A State of California Historic Marker lies on the site of Patton’s camp. The marker is located just north of Interstate 8 on Sidewinder [...]
Dispersed camping along the Kings River. Nice Sandy beaches, but no facilities. Pack out your garbage. No cell phone coverage in the area. Pay phone is available at Balch Camp. When fire restrictions are in place, (usually during summer months) no campfires or charcoal fires are permitted. Camp stoves are permitted. Great place for camping [...]
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BLM site: The recently redesigned campground features seven individual campsites, a group campsite, and a day use area ideal for fishing and picnicking. Campsites feature fire rings, tables and barbecues. Barbecues and picnic tables are available at the day use site. Those with walking difficulties can fish from an accessible fishing pier, while kayakers can [...]
$2 a night, pit toilets, no water, electricity, or sewer
This is a nice area with the Mojave Preserve close by and plenty of old abandoned mines: gold, silver, turquoise, talc, iron ore. Stop at the BLM office at the giant thermometer and get info for the area. Take Highway 127 toward Death Valley, go about 10 miles to the big electric line and take [...]
Boondocking on Quenchan Indian Land. Popular areas in a wash near the interstate. Train noise is frequent and loud. Directions: Take I-8 exit 166 (Algodones Road) north onto County Hwy S24 (AKA Hwy 186). Camping in on the right side of the hwy.
Camping Fees: $7/night dry camping $12/night with hookups Managed by Imperial County. Picnic tables w/ pavilions & grills. Chemical toilets. Shower house. What to see and do! Lots of cool things to do in the area. * Visit the mud pots nearby @ 33.2001,-115.577574. * Go birding at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife [...]
Cow Mountain South staging area for OHV trails. During the day, the place was packed when we stayed here. Half of the people packed up their atvs and left just before dark. This was on a weekend. I am sure its pretty empty during the week. The views from some of the campsites are very [...]
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$7/night under 62yrs old $5/night seniors On the beach camping. It is popular with fishermen and bird watchers. Salt Creek runs through the campground and is host to many species of birds, including some considered very rare. The endangered pupfish also live in Salt Creek. Toilets, recycling containers, picnic tables, water spigot (not at campsites), [...]
Camping and Lodging Facilities: There are two campgrounds available. One is a Group camp with two (2) walk-in tent sites, which can accommodate up to 300 people. The other campground is located at the trail head and has six (6) walk-in tent sites, with a maximum of 8 people per site, double and triple sites [...]
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There’s a scenic overlook a few miles off CA 20 from the I-80 going towards Nevada City, CA. It’s a USFS area and good for a night of boondocking/dry camping. No hookups but there are picnic tables. Any size rig can easily get in and out.
5 picnic tables 4 fire pits no shade There is no fee for campfire permits and they may be obtained at the Goodwin Education Center, the Bakersfield BLM office and from any BLM Ranger in the area.
Free dry camping. BLM boondocking on dry lake bed. Hard, flat, natural gravel and sparse vegetation. Directions: Entrances between mm18 and mm22 on HWY127 North of Baker, CA.
Slab City may be the most wonderful, weird and disturbing campsite in the country. Go with an open mind or don’t go at all. Annual Events: * The Range – live music and entertainment every Saturday night * The Stage Door – live music most Friday nights. * Solar Mike’s Potluck on the last Wednesday [...]
BLM 14 day dry camping on graded gravel just off the Cottonwood Springs Road immediately south of the South Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Just over a mile from I-10 on. Lat/Lon N33 40.473 W115 48.159
Conflicting prices. Either $6 or $12/night in season. Free from November-April. Just inside Sequoia National Park, a beautiful campsite at 3600 feet elevation. Free from November through April, but otherwise costs money. Lots of green and a nice running river next to camp. It’s about 15 miles southeast of Three Rivers, a city that’s on [...]
Low elevation site near the confluence of the South Fork Tuolumne River and the Tuolumne River one mile from Lumsden Campground, within the Tuolumne-Lumsden Recreation Area. Elevation: 1500′ Directions: From Groveland travel approximately 10 miles to Ferretti Road, turn left; Take Lumsden Road off of Ferretti Road. Lumsden Road is subject to closure during inclement [...]
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Desert camping halfway between Victorville and Barstow. Seems popular with the ATV and offroad motorcycle crowd, so isn’t very quiet. Rockhounds go to the abandoned quarrys to collect marble. Blog entry here. Weak cell signals.
Tamarisk LTVA is the smallest of the three LTVAs managed by the El Centro Field Office. Surrounded by tamarisks, this campground is also the most secluded of the three LTVAs. Due to the remote location, Tamarisk LTVA is quiet and peaceful. Nearest facilities are located in Yuma, AZ or Holtville, CA. Winter visitors who wish [...]
Dispersed camping available close to Tecopa Hot Springs. Best areas are located off of Furnace Creek Rd (well graded dirt) on the west side of Hwy 127. Typical open desert camping. No shade. Flat parking spots, some with fire rings. Fuel/non-potable water in Shoshone CA. RV parks in area for dumping/water.
Free boondocking near the ghost mining town of Tumco. Larger rigs should be mindful of where they go. There are some dips in the road that could cause trajectory issues. Across Olgilby road and down Gold Rock Ranch Road, you will find a privately owned pay campground. The campground hosts a muesum/antique store. Here you [...]
This is a BLM Campground, was recently upgraded Directions: From Hwy 395, drive 3.5 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road, then 1.5 miles south on Horseshoe Meadow Road. Follow signs to campground.
Dispersed camping along the Upper Kern River. Multiple sites along the Kern River Rd / Mountain Highway 99. Fishing, boating and hiking are popular activities in the area.
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Free camping in California. BLM. Elevation: 5043′ Small rigs only! Donations are appreciated and go directly to campground upkeep. 13 sites total but nine of them are tent only. Pack it in, pack it out! No trash collection on site. Dry toilets. Drinking water is no longer available, but an alternate source of water is [...]
$10/night Neat area. You camp between giant boulders. Place was full every night in the 3 nights (early April) we were in the area. The spots are very small too. The sign at the gate says something like 25′ limit. No reservations(first-come, first-served). Toilets, picnic tables and fire grates available. Campsites are limited to six [...]
Camping Fees: $12.00/night 30A, water, tables, grills. $7.00/night Dry camping An Imperial County park. Bathrooms. Access to Wiest Lake. Water Skiing. Jet Skiing. Directions: Go N on SR-111 about half way to Calipatria, then E on CR-S26 (Rutherford Rd) about 2.2 mi. Just past lake, turn S on Dietrich Rd. CG is on right about [...]
Free camping – boondocking. No facilities. Los Padres National Forest – Monterey Ranger District. This site is just a pull out along a forestry road. However, the area is just amazingly beautiful. Spectacular views of San Martin Rock and the Pacific Ocean. Everything was in bloom while we were there. There were lots of black [...]
Free Dry Camping in Imperial Wildlife Area. Facilities at the area include roads, parking areas, portable restrooms, flat hiking trails, public phones, primitive camping, maps, bird check lists, and a special viewing platform is available. Drinking water, however, is not available. Highlights: * Fantastic birding – Imperial Wildlife Area is a crossroads for birds from [...]