BLM 2157 — Brown Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 2157 — Brown Peak in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.7-mile stretch of BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 580 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 24%. 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 5 switchbacks.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Brown Peak stands 1,974 ft above the site, 2.5 miles east. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 50–76°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