BLM 1206 — Pajuela Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

A 0.3-mile stretch of BLM road in Kern County, CA.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 140 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Pajuela Peak stands 1,574 ft above the site, 1.2 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Tehachapi, is 9.2 mi off.