BLM 2208 — Rankin Peak in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
BLM 2208 — Rankin Peak in CA
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt BLM road in Kern County, CA.
All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 30 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 27%. 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. Winds through 4 switchbacks.
O'Brien Hill stands 806 ft above the site, 0.6 miles west. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Bodfish, is 4.3 mi off.
September normals 50–84°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