BLM 1170 — Rock Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 1170 — Rock Spring in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for low-range 4WD. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Eagle Peak stands 1,624 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southwest. Rock Spring lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Golden Hills, is 9.0 mi off.
September normals 52–82°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