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Los Padres National Forest Big Sur Backcountry Dispersed Sites
Coastal mountain dispersed camping in redwood groves and oak woodlands, accessed via steep fire roads above the Big…
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Overlanding Trails in California
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BLM Elephant Trees Dispersed Area
Desert dispersed camping among rare elephant trees and barrel cacti in Anza-Borrego's backcountry, accessible via sandy washes and…
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BLM Mammoth Pool Dispersed Area
High-country dispersed camping near Mammoth Pool Reservoir with granite slabs, pine shade, and easy lake access for fishing…
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BLM Painted Rock Dispersed Area
Ancient petroglyphs and scattered camping around a massive granite boulder in the Carrizo Plain.
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BLM Glass Mountain Dispersed Area
Volcanic obsidian field camping beneath towering glass cliffs in the eastern Sierra high desert.
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BLM Saline Valley Upper Warm Springs Dispersed Area
Remote desert springs oasis with natural hot pools and established camp spots in Death Valley's eastern shadow.
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Los Padres National Forest Ventana Wilderness Road Dispersed Sites
Primitive camping along old mining roads in the coastal mountains south of Monterey, with access to redwood groves…
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BLM Clear Creek Management Area Dispersed Sites
Hidden valley dispersed camping area popular with dirt bikers and ATV riders, featuring rolling hills and oak woodland…
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Sequoia National Forest Peppermint Creek Dispersed Area
High elevation dispersed camping near Peppermint Creek with mature sequoias and access to backcountry trails in the southern…
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BLM Soggy Lake Dispersed Area
Remote high desert camping around a seasonal playa lake east of the Sierra Nevada, with vast open spaces…