California
BLM Sheep Creek Dispersed Area
Dispersed Camping
Primitive dispersed sites spread along Sheep Creek wash on BLM land, offering classic Mojave Desert camping with scattered creosote and Joshua trees. Sites are informal but well-established, accommodating everything from tents to large RVs on mostly flat desert pavement. Popular with astronomy folks due to dark skies. No shade, gets hot in summer.
Access via maintained dirt road from Highway 14. Some washboarding but passable in any vehicle. No facilities whatsoever, bring everything including water. Best visited October through April when temps are reasonable.
Desert wash dispersed camping with dark sky potential
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft) | 2800 ft |
| Nearest town | Ridgecrest, California |
| Miles from pavement | 8.3 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Dirt |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 20 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | BLM |
| Permit required | No |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |