California
Big Pine Creek North Fork Trailhead
Gateway to the Palisades Glacier and some of California's most dramatic alpine terrain in the John Muir Wilderness.
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Overlanding Trails in California
Trails curated for overlanders in California.
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White Mountain Research Station
University of California high-altitude research facility offering limited resupply and emergency services to backcountry travelers.
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Four Jeffrey Campground
Forest Service campground in the high Sierra with direct access to Bishop Creek and spectacular alpine scenery.
California
Bishop Creek Middle Fork Trailhead
Gateway to Dusy Basin and the John Muir Wilderness with parking for day hikes and backpacking expeditions.
California
South Lake Dispersed Camping
High-elevation dispersed sites near South Lake with alpine scenery and trailhead access to the John Muir Wilderness.
California
Sabrina Lake Trailhead
Gateway to the high Sierra backcountry with multiple wilderness trail options and stunning lake views at 9,100 feet.
California
Dillon Road Dispersed Camping
Scattered BLM dispersed sites along Dillon Road with mountain views, popular staging area for desert exploration.
California
Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Desert lake campground with full hookups and boat launch, gateway to the strange beauty of California's inland sea.
California
Mecca 76 Station
Last reliable fuel before heading into Joshua Tree's remote eastern sections, with basic supplies and ice.
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Box Canyon Road Dispersed Camping
Free BLM desert camping along a network of sandy washes, popular with rockhounds and winter snowbirds.