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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Oak Bottom Campground
Lakeside campground with boat ramp access on Whiskeytown Lake, popular with water sports enthusiasts.
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Johnson Valley Open Area
Massive BLM OHV playground in the Mojave Desert where King of the Hammers happens every February.
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Flying J Travel Center Barstow
Major fuel stop at the crossroads of I-15 and I-40, the gateway to Mojave Desert adventures with diesel,…
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Alabama Hills Movie Road Dispersed Camping
Classic BLM dispersed camping beneath the Sierra Nevada with towering granite spires and endless flat spots among the…
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Panamint Springs Resort
Last fuel for 72 miles on Death Valley's remote western edge, with a quirky desert outpost vibe.
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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
Ancient salt lake surrounded by otherworldly limestone towers — one of California's most photographed natural wonders.
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Mammoth Lakes Dispersed Camping Sherwin Creek Road
String of unmarked camp spots along a creek drainage with Eastern Sierra mountain views and easy access to…
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ModerateJohnson Valley OHV Area Open Desert
Home of King of the Hammers desert racing
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Sequoia National Park Lodgepole Campground
214-site campground at 6,700 feet elevation surrounded by towering sequoias and granite peaks in the heart of Sequoia…
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Death Valley National Park Furnace Creek Campground
Desert oasis campground at sea level with flush toilets, showers, and general store — the developed basecamp for…