BLM 1089 — Bracchi Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 1089 — Bracchi Spring in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.3-mile stretch of BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 520 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Piute Peak stands 2,781 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. Thompson Spring lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 11 mi off.
September normals 53–78°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov