BLM 2199 — Friday Mine in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 2199 — Friday Mine in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 26%, with pitches to 29%. 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 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Hobo Ridge stands 2,426 ft above the site, 2.0 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. O'Brien Spring lies 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 5.3 mi off.
September normals 49–83°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