BLM 1175 — Nellies Nipple in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 1175 — Nellies Nipple in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.4-mile stretch of BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 1,100 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 28%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Sugarloaf Mountain stands 2,349 ft above the site, 4.4 miles east. The nearest town, Golden Hills, is 8.2 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