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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.
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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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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.