Dove Springs Camping - BLM in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Dove Springs Camping - BLM in CA
CA State Parks allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Dove Springs OHV Area comprises 5,000 acres of open public lands north of Red Rock Canyon State Park in western Kern County. The landscape shifts from sandy bowls ideal for cross-country riding to steep hill climbs, with sparse desert vegetation and exposed terrain. Primitive camping is available throughout the area with minimal developed infrastructure. Visitors should bring water and pack out all trash, as services are limited. The OHV terrain connects to hundreds of miles of regional trail riding, making Dove Springs a gateway for extended backcountry touring and skill-building for off-highway vehicles.
Grounded in blm.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 5 of 5 -- an extreme drive in. Recorded as maintained only for low-range 4WD, dirt, pitching to 30%, 50% of it on a shelf.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Pinyon Mountain stands 2,823 ft above the site, 7.3 miles west. The nearest town, China Lake Acres, is 21 mi off.
September normals 59–89°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.