BLM 1176 — Nellies Nipple in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 1176 — Nellies Nipple in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.4-mile stretch of BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 80 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Sugarloaf Mountain stands 2,032 ft above the site, 4.3 miles east. The nearest town, Golden Hills, is 7.7 mi off.
September normals 59–82°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