BLM 2186 — Murphy Spring in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 2186 — Murphy Spring in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.6-mile stretch of BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 480 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 39%. 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.
Breckenridge Mountain stands 3,380 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southwest. Murphy Spring lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 7.7 mi off.
September normals 55–83°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