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BLM Ridgecrest Desert Dispersed Area
Open desert camping on BLM land near Ridgecrest with 360-degree views and easy access to town services.
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Overlanding Trails in California
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Inyo National Forest Convict Lake Road Dispersed Sites
High-elevation dispersed camping along scenic Convict Lake Road with Sierra mountain views and creek access.
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BLM Panoche Hills Dispersed Area
Remote high-desert camping in the Panoche Hills with expansive views of the San Joaquin Valley and rare wildflower…
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Angeles National Forest Mill Creek Summit Dispersed Area
High-elevation dispersed camping along the historic ridge route between Angeles Crest Highway and Mount Wilson Observatory.
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BLM Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area Dispersed Sites
Open dispersed camping scattered throughout this massive off-road playground in the mountains between LA and Bakersfield.
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BLM Calico Mountains Dispersed Area
Desert dispersed camping among colorful volcanic hills near historic Calico Ghost Town with mining history and stargazing.
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Los Padres National Forest Carmel River Dispersed Area
Remote dispersed camping along the Carmel River in the Santa Lucia Mountains with old-growth redwoods and swimming holes.
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Inyo National Forest McGee Creek Dispersed Sites
High-elevation dispersed camping along McGee Creek with mountain views and proximity to hiking trails in the Eastern Sierra.
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BLM Fish Creek Wash Dispersed Area
Protected canyon camping in Anza-Borrego's backcountry with slot canyon access and fossil beds.
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BLM Eureka Valley Dispersed Area
Remote valley camping beneath the towering Eureka Dunes in Death Valley's northern reaches.