Free Camping in California

"Free dispersed camping around BLM Alabama Hills California. Granite hills with Sierra backdrop with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Lone Pine. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Designated sites only Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Anza‑Borrego – Blair Valley Flats in California. Desert valley with wide open flats with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Blair Valley. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Soft sand; wind Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Sierra NF California. Granite slabs and mixed conifer with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Bass Lake/Beasore Meadows. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Seasonal closures Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Big Bear – Polique Canyon/3N16 in California. Pine forests and ridge roads with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Holcomb Valley. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Crowded weekends Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Blue Lakes Road Dispersed in California. Alpine lakes and fir forest with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Blue Lakes. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Snow into June Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Bodie Hills Backroads in California. High sage hills and mining roads with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Bodie Hills. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Remote; carry water Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Tahoe NF California. High lakes and granite domes with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Bowman Lake. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Rocky access Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Inyo NF – Bishop California. Granite boulders and sage steppe with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Bishop/Pine Creek. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Rough roads; climber traffic Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around BLM Carrizo Plain California. Grassland valleys and alkali flats with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Soda Lake. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Very limited services Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Shasta–Trinity NF California. Alpine lakes and fir forests with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Castle Lake/Mt Shasta. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Snow lingers Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Cleveland NF California. Chaparral ridges and oak valleys with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Laguna Mountains. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Fire restrictions common Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around BLM Panamint California. Desert basins and rugged ranges with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Panamint Valley. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Extreme heat; no services Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Eldorado NF

"Free dispersed camping at Feather Falls/Forbestown Roads in California. Mixed conifer and oak ridges with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Feather Falls. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Steep

"Free dispersed camping at Fort Sage OHV Vicinity Dispersed in California. Sagebrush hills and volcanic rock with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Fort Sage. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Windy; dust Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Inyo NF – Mammoth California. Jeffrey pine flats on volcanic tablelands with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Mammoth Lakes. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Dust and OHV noise Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Gold Lake Highway Pullouts in California. High lakes and granite with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Gold Lakes Basin. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Steep grades Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Joshua Tree – BLM South Boundary in California. Open desert with Joshua trees with informal pullouts and some level clearings near JTNP south boundary. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. No services; heat Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Lake Davis Backroads in California. Lodgepole flats near reservoirs with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Lake Davis. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Mosquitos early Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Los Padres NF California. Coastal mountains with ocean views with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Plaskett/Lucia. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Narrow/steep roads Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Mendocino NF California. Pine ridges and remote canyons with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Stonyford/Eel River. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Carry water; remote Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Modoc NF California. Ponderosa and sagebrush plateaus with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Medicine Lake Highlands. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Remote; limited services Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Monache Meadows Access Roads in California. High meadows and granite with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Monache. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. 4WD ford crossings Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Mt. Shasta – Everitt Memorial Hwy Spurs in California. Subalpine fir and lava flows with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Sand Flat/Panther Meadows. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Snow early season Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Owens River Road Pullouts in California. Jeffrey pine flats and meadows with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Mammoth/Owens River. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Dust; OHV Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Pinyon Flat and Thomas Mountain Roads in California. Pinyon forests and granite with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Thomas Mountain. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Steep/rocky spurs Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping around Plumas NF California. Mixed-conifer ridges and lakes with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by La Porte/Quincy. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Snow into spring Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Sequoia NF California. High meadows and timbered ridges with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Kern Plateau. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Snow into June Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Six Rivers NF California. Redwoods and emerald rivers with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Smith River. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Wet winters; slick clay Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping at Smith River NRA Backroads in California. Redwood groves and river benches with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Smith River. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Wet winters Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Soda Lake Road Corridors in California. Grasslands and salt flats with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Carrizo Plain. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Very limited shade Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Tahoe – Fordyce Lake Access in California. Granite basins and lakes with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Fordyce Lake. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. 4x4 routes nearby Arrive early

"Free dispersed camping at Tahoe – Jackson Meadows Backroads in California. Lodgepole forests and lakes with informal pullouts and some level clearings near Jackson Meadows. Primitive conditions with no hookups or trash service. Mosquitoes early Arrive early

Iconic rounded boulders & Mt Whitney views. BLM land. Very popular. 14-day limit.

Coastal cliffs & ocean views. Several informal pullouts along Hwy 1 (Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd vicinity). No fires in dry season.

Alpine lakes & granite peaks. Many shaded pullouts. High clearance helpful.

Wild beach access. Several primitive pullouts along Mattole Rd & backroads. Bear country.

Coastal cliffs & ocean views. Informal pullouts along Hwy 1 side roads.

Alpine lakes & granite. Shaded pullouts in backroads.

Wild beach access. Primitive pullouts along Mattole Rd & backroads.

Afton Canyon is a blm campground in California, about 23.6 miles SW of Baker. It has approximately 22 campsites. Reported amenities include vault toilets, laundry. Typical operating season: all year. Notes: 4 wheel drive required.

Alabama Hills Rec Area is a blm campground in California, about 2.6 miles W of Lone Pine. Reported amenities include laundry. Notes: dispersed - off Movie Flat Rd - no facil.

Amboy Crater is a blm campground in California, about 2.1 miles W of Amboy. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: shade at tables only.

Biscar Reservoir is a blm campground in California, about 19.1 miles NE of Susanville. It has about 4451 ft elevation. Notes: no facilities.

Blue Oaks is a blm campground in California, about 20.1 miles W of Williams. It has approximately 6 campsites and about 1768 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: unknown facil.

Box Canyon Dispersed is a blm campground in California, about 5.9 miles E of Mecca. Notes: interesting desert area - flash floods - no facilities - dispersed.

Buttercup  OHV is a blm campground in California, about 15.0 miles W of Winterhaven. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: paved road- toilets- dumpsters.

Cement Flats - Imperial Sand Dunes OHV is a blm campground in California, about 20.5 miles E of Brawley. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: few facil-gravel surface- toilet.

Chimney Creek is a blm campground in California, about 18.5 miles NW of Inyokern. It has approximately 36 campsites and about 5719 ft elevation. Notes: unknown facil.

Coon Hollow is a blm campground in California. Reported amenities include vault toilets.

KCL - Carrizo Plains is a blm campground in California. It has approximately 12 campsites and about 2297 ft elevation. Notes: some shade.

Keyesville Rec Site is a blm campground in California, about 5.4 miles S of Wofford Heights. It has about 2528 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets.

Corn Springs is a blm campground in California, about 5.1 miles E of Corn Springs. It has approximately 9 campsites and about 1611 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, laundry. Typical operating season: all year.

Cottonwood is a blm campground in California, about 8.1 miles N of Boulevard. It has approximately 29 campsites and about 4111 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water.

Cow Mountain Rec Area is a blm campground in California, about 10.7 miles SE of Ukiah. It has about 3025 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: narrow roads - no RVs - desert terrain- 5 areas.

Crowley Lake is a blm campground in California, about 12.3 miles SE of Mammoth Lakes. It has approximately 47 campsites and about 6975 ft elevation. Reported amenities include dump station, vault toilets.

Dodge is a blm campground in California, about 47.3 miles NE of Susanville. It has approximately 11 campsites and about 5743 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets.

Douglas City is a blm campground in California, about 0.6 miles SW of Douglas City. It has approximately 20 campsites and about 1644 ft elevation. Reported amenities include fishing, drinking water, laundry.

Dove Springs Off Hwy Area is a blm campground in California, about 27.2 miles N of Mohave. It has about 3263 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: off hwy veh area - no tables.

El Mirage Dry Lake OHV is a blm campground in California, about 8.0 miles W of Adelanto. Reported amenities include vault toilets, laundry.

Empire Landing is a blm campground in California, about 7.1 miles NE of Earp. It has approximately 56 campsites. Reported amenities include dump station, drinking water, showers, laundry.

Fee Reservoir is a blm campground in California, about 6.6 miles E of Fort Bidwell. It has approximately 7 campsites and about 5263 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: tables unknown.

Fort Sage Off Hwy Area is a blm campground in California, about 2.8 miles NE of Doyle. It has about 4722 ft elevation. Notes: no facil - off hwy veh area.

Fossil Falls is a blm campground in California, about 3.0 miles N of Little Lake. It has approximately 11 campsites and about 3348 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water.

Gecko Loop - Imperial Sand Dunes OHV is a blm campground in California, about 22.6 miles E of Brawley. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: few facil-paved road- toilets.

Glamis Flats - Imperial Sand Dunes OHV is a blm campground in California, about 26.2 miles E of Brawley. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: few facil-gravel surface- dumpsters- toilets.

Goodale Creek is a blm campground in California, about 13.4 miles N of Independence. It has approximately 62 campsites and about 4012 ft elevation. Reported amenities include fishing, drinking water, laundry. Notes: Closing May 2011 for improvements. Will have water and flush toilets when it reopens..

Honeydew is a blm campground in California, about 0.0 miles E of Honeydew. It has approximately 5 campsites. Reported amenities include laundry. Typical operating season: all year.

Horse Mountain is a blm campground in California, about 4.3 miles SW of Etterburg. It has approximately 9 campsites and about 1729 ft elevation. Reported amenities include laundry.

Horton Creek is a blm campground in California, about 10.0 miles W of Bishop. It has approximately 53 campsites and about 4780 ft elevation.

Imperial Dam LTVA is a blm campground in California, about 33.4 miles NW of Yuma. Reported amenities include dump station, vault toilets, showers. Notes: many areas - no facil - long term.

Indian Creek is a blm campground in California, about 3.5 miles N of Markleeville. It has about 5663 ft elevation. Reported amenities include dump station, max length 30 ft, drinking water, showers. Notes: hot showers.

Jawbone Canyon Off Hwy Area is a blm campground in California, about 19.6 miles N of Mohave. It has about 2431 ft elevation. Notes: unknown facil - off hwy veh area.

Joshua Tree South is a blm campground in California. It has approximately 12 campsites and about 1767 ft elevation. Notes: unknown facil.

Junction City is a blm campground in California, about 1.0 miles NW of Junction City. It has approximately 22 campsites and about 1512 ft elevation. Reported amenities include drinking water, laundry.

Lark Canyon is a blm campground in California, about 4.1 miles N of Boulevard. It has approximately 15 campsites and about 3784 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, laundry.

Long Valley is a blm campground in California. It has approximately 11 campsites and about 5361 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets.

Lower Hunting Creek - Knoxville Rec Area is a blm campground in California, about 17.0 miles SE of Clearlake. It has approximately 5 campsites. Reported amenities include vault toilets.

Mattole Beach is a blm campground in California, about 4.4 miles SW of Petrolia. It has approximately 14 campsites. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water.

McCabe Flat is a blm campground in California, about 8.0 miles N of Mariposa. It has approximately 3 campsites. Reported amenities include laundry. Notes: swim in river.

Midland LTVA is a blm campground in California, about 8.6 miles NW of Blythe. Reported amenities include dump station. Notes: long term vistor area - no facil.

Midway  OHV is a blm campground in California, about 16.4 miles W of Winterhaven. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: paved road- toilets.

Nadelos is a blm campground in California, about 3.3 miles W of Whitethorn. It has approximately 8 campsites and about 1932 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, laundry.

North Eagle Lake is a blm campground in California, about 22.3 miles N of Susanville. It has approximately 20 campsites and about 5157 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets, drinking water.

Osborne Overlook - Imperial Sand Dunes OHV is a blm campground in California, about 23.0 miles E of Brawley. Notes: no facil-nonmaintained- gravel surface.

Owl Canyon is a blm campground in California, about 8.2 miles N of Barstow. It has about 2904 ft elevation. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: lovely desert hills - shade only over tables.

Dunebuggy Flats  OHV is a blm campground in California, about 17.9 miles W of Winterhaven. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: nonmaintained- gravel surface- dumpsters- toilets.

Grays Well   OHV is a blm campground in California, about 16.9 miles W of Winterhaven. Reported amenities include vault toilets. Notes: paved access road- toilets.