Dispersed Camping in San Bernardino County, California
Showing 384 locations in San Bernardino County (Page 1 of 2).
24 Hour Fitness Hesperia
A paved suburban parking lot at a 24 Hour Fitness in Hesperia, suitable primarily for low-profile stealth vehicles.
24 Hour Fitness Montclair
A paved parking lot outside a 24 Hour Fitness in Montclair, offering potential low-profile overnight parking for active members.
29 Palms RV Park
A convenient, full-service RV park in Twentynine Palms featuring standard hookups and an after-hours check-in system for late arrivals.
Afton Canyon Campground
A scenic developed campground situated within the rugged landscape of Afton Canyon in the Mojave Trails National Monument. It features designated campsites with covered picnic tables, fire pits, trash receptacles, pit toilets, and seasonal potable water. Access from the main route is via a bumpy gravel road, and the campsite sits in close proximity to an active railway line, which brings frequent train traffic through the canyon.
Alder Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Alder Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest. The road features a native material dirt surface that is typically passable for standard passenger vehicles and larger motorhomes. The area is surrounded by pine trees, offering a rustic national forest camping experience.
Alder Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along Alder Creek Road within San Bernardino National Forest. The gravel road is generally accessible for standard passenger vehicles and larger motorhomes.
Alger Creek Camp
A scenic hike-in trail camp situated along Alger Creek in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, requiring an overnight permit.
Amargosa Road Stealth Parking
An informal dirt turnaround located at the northern end of Amargosa Road near utility infrastructure in Victorville. This area serves as a brief suburban stealth stopover, though campers should remain inconspicuous and respectful of utility access.
Anderson Flat Trail Camp
A remote wilderness backpacking camp situated on a flat saddle near Anderson Peak.
Anderson Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Anderson Road offers open desert camping on BLM land in the Lucerne Valley. The dirt road is generally passable for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Anytime Fitness - Rancho Cucamonga
Paved parking lot of an Anytime Fitness gym in a suburban shopping plaza in Rancho Cucamonga.
Anytime Fitness Redlands
A paved suburban commercial parking lot situated near Anytime Fitness in Redlands. Ideal for a quick, low-profile overnight stay with convenient access to nearby city services.
Anytime Fitness Rialto
A commercial parking lot outside Anytime Fitness in Rialto, California, suitable for standard vehicle parking.
Apple Valley Desert Dispersed
A dispersed camping location on open BLM land east of Apple Valley, offering wide-open desert staging and flat pull-offs.
Appletree Campground
Tucked away in a scenic canyon within the Angeles National Forest, this developed walk-in campground is designed primarily for tent campers. Shaded sites offer picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and vault toilets, located a short walk from a shared parking area. Its proximity to Jackson Lake makes it a peaceful base for hiking and fishing.
Applewhite Campground
A developed Forest Service campground located along Lytle Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest. The property features paved parking aprons and single-family sites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, making it an accessible escape close to local day-use attractions.
Applewhite Picnic Ground Dispersed Corridor
An unpaved road corridor within the San Bernardino National Forest providing dispersed camping opportunities. This area offers standard forest access with native material road surfaces suitable for passenger vehicles.
Arrastre Creek Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor located within the San Bernardino National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface spur.
Atchison Road Dispersed
Atchison Road offers remote dispersed camping on public lands northeast of Apple Valley near the base of Black Mountain.
Bailey Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic native dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping in the San Bernardino National Forest. The route is generally passable for standard passenger vehicles and larger motorhomes.
Barstow BLM Office Parking
This paved parking lot at the local administrative office offers a flat, easily accessible spot for a quick overnight stay. While highly exposed, it provides a convenient, toll-free stopover close to regional services.
Barstow East BLM Dispersed
A basic desert dispersed camping area on public BLM land northeast of Barstow.
Barstow Urban Stealth Parking
An urban corridor in Barstow featuring paved commercial lots and city street parking subject to local ordinances. This area is highly exposed and best suited for quick, low-profile overnight stays.
Barstow Walmart
A spacious commercial parking lot located in Barstow. Overnight parking is strictly prohibited, with two-hour customer parking limit signs posted throughout the lot and active towing enforcement in place.
Barton Flats Campground
The Barton Flats Campground provides access to a variety of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in the San Bernardino National Forest, including the Santa Ana River Trail and Rio Monte Trail. Located near Jenks Lake, it offers opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in a scenic forest setting. It features paved access, picnic tables, and developed facilities suitable for families and group recreation.
Baylis Park Picnic Area
A paved roadside pull-off located adjacent to the Baylis Park Picnic Area within the San Bernardino National Forest, surrounded by pine trees and offering easy access.
Bell Mountain Dispersed Camping
A basic desert dispersed camping area located on public land near Bell Mountain with wide-open mountain views.
Belle Campground
Belle Campground offers basic developed camping nestled among jumbo rock formations. The facility features 18 first-come, first-served sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, alongside vault toilets. No water is available on-site, and the campground closes seasonally during the hot summer months.
Bench Trail
This primitive dispersed camping area along the Bench Trail offers a peaceful, wooded setting within the San Bernardino National Forest.
Big Bear Lake Urban Stealth Parking
This urban area encompasses municipal streets and public parking corridors within Big Bear Lake. Overnight parking and sleeping in vehicles are highly restricted by local municipal codes, with active local enforcement during peak summer and winter seasons.
Big Pine Equestrian Group Campground
Tucked away in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake, this equestrian group campground offers a comfortable rustic escape for up to 25 people and five vehicles. It features corrals, hitching posts, and direct access to off-road and hiking trails. No utility hookups are available, and campers should prepare for gravel parking surfaces and seasonal operations.
Big Pine Flat Family Campground
An official U.S. Forest Service family campground offering traditional campsites situated in a tranquil pine forest setting near Big Bear Lake.
Big River RV Park
A laid-back RV park located directly on the Colorado River, offering waterfront sites with porches and private docks under mature shade trees. The community has a welcoming feel and features a quiet, peaceful atmosphere with excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
Big Rock Campground
A rustic, first-come, first-served U.S. Forest Service developed campground nestled in a scenic canyon within the Angeles National Forest. Surrounded by mature trees and mountain slopes, it offers a peaceful retreat with basic amenities like vault toilets and picnic tables, though water is typically not available.
Big Tree Cucamonga Dispersed
A scenic mountain road corridor winding through the rugged San Bernardino National Forest, offering remote dispersed camping options along the dirt route.
Big Tree Cucamonga
Dispersed camping corridor along the Big Tree Cucamonga road within San Bernardino National Forest, offering mountain vistas near Joe Elliot Memorial.
Big Tree Flat Trail Camp
A remote, walk-in wilderness trail camp nestled in the San Gorgonio Wilderness of San Bernardino National Forest, offering a scenic alpine setting for backpackers.
Black Canyon South Site
A scenic designated roadside campsite tucked against picturesque rock formations within Mojave National Preserve. The area offers spacious flat spots with stunning views of the surrounding hills and mountains, making it an ideal location for quiet desert camping.
Black Rock Campground
Nestled in a dense Joshua tree forest on the northern edge of Joshua Tree National Park, this developed campground provides convenient access to hiking trails and the nearby town. Facilities include flush toilets, potable water, and an RV dump station. Many of the dirt and gravel campsites are significantly uneven, and the interior loop roads are heavily degraded with deep potholes and crumbling asphalt, requiring extra caution and leveling blocks.
Black Rock Equestrian Campground
A developed campground strictly reserved for campers bringing horses or mules, located on the northern perimeter of Joshua Tree National Park. The facility features equestrian corrals, direct access to riding trails, flush toilets, and a dump station. Reservations are required year-round.
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BLM Primitive Road Corridor - Big Bear
Remote BLM primitive road corridor northeast of Big Bear City offering rugged, dispersed desert camping. High-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended to navigate the sandy and rocky terrain.
BLM Primitive Road Corridor (Joshua Tree North)
This primitive desert corridor traverses BLM-managed land near Reche Mountain, offering wide-open dispersed camping in a remote setting.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Dispersed desert camping along a primitive BLM road north of Joshua Tree. High-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles are required to navigate the sandy tracks.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Primitive dispersed camping corridor situated in the Mojave Desert, offering rugged off-grid camping near the Rodman Mountains.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
A primitive BLM road corridor near Needles, offering dispersed desert camping opportunities. Suitable for self-contained rigs seeking quiet surroundings outside the town.
BLM Road 4318A Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along BLM Road 4318A offers open desert camping near the town of Needles. Access is via a dirt track, making it suitable for smaller rigs or high-clearance vehicles looking for a quick desert pull-off.
BLM Road 4322 & East Dike Road
A scenic dispersed area along the Colorado River near Needles, CA. Accessible via a short, graded gravel road, this location features a flat parking area and dispersed options adjacent to the riverbanks. The site is suitable for various rig sizes and serves as a convenient stopover near the California-Arizona border. Temporary construction fencing was observed in early 2024, but the area remains highly functional for quiet overnight stays.
BLM Road Dispersed - Lucerne Valley
An accessible BLM road corridor offering wide-open dispersed desert camping near Lucerne Valley, California. The landscape is sparse Mojave desert flats with abundant space for rigs of various sizes.
BLM Road Dispersed (Yucca Valley)
Primitive dispersed desert camping along a rugged BLM corridor north of Yucca Valley. The terrain offers wide-open desert scenery on public land with standard dispersed rules.
BLM Road Lh4005A1
Dispersed camping corridor along a graded BLM dirt road near Needles, California, offering quiet spots with views of the surrounding desert landscape.
BLM Road Lh4011 Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping along BLM Road Lh4011 offers secluded desert sites near Needles and the historic Route 66 corridor.
BLM Road Lh4016G1A Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor is located along BLM Road Lh4016G1A near Needles, CA. The area offers basic dry desert dispersed camping with standard dirt-road access.
Blue Ridge Campground
A quiet and scenic high-elevation US Forest Service campground situated along the Blue Ridge Truck Trail. Set among mature pines, it offers a peaceful mountain retreat with rustic amenities.
Bluff Mesa Group Campground
Bluff Mesa Group Campground is a private group campsite situated within a quiet, mixed conifer forest near Big Bear Lake. It features a single large group site that can host up to 40 people and eight vehicles. Facilities include vault toilets, picnic tables, grills, and a large campfire circle, though campers must pack in all water and pack out all waste.
Bonita Ranch Campground
A shaded, family-owned private campground situated in Lytle Creek Canyon, offering easy access to the nearby Bonita Falls trailhead.
Boulder Group Campground
A quiet pine-shaded group campground situated in the mountains near Big Bear Lake. Ideal for large families or organized groups, the site features mature ponderosa pines and large rock formations. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, but visitors must pack in their own drinking water and pack out all trash.
Breezy Point Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Breezy Point in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering scenic vistas and easy forest access.
Buena Vista Drive Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping area along Buena Vista Drive offers scenic desert views and rocky hills just beyond Pioneertown. The terrain is flat and easily accessible for standard vehicles, providing a quiet desert experience.
Butler Peak Road Dispersed
This scenic dirt road corridor winds through the San Bernardino National Forest near Butler Peak, providing access to dispersed camping opportunities. Standard passenger vehicles can navigate the native material surface in dry conditions to reach peaceful forested spots.
Butte Valley Historic Cabins
A remote collection of historic backcountry cabins and rugged dispersed camping options nestled in Butte Valley within Death Valley National Park. These historic structures, including Stella's Cabin and Russell Camp, are maintained on a first-come, first-served basis by visitors. Access is highly challenging and demands high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Buttercup Group Camp
Buttercup Group Camp is a heavily forested group campsite in the San Bernardino Mountains, ideal for large gatherings near Big Bear Lake. The site features a single large area that can accommodate group tent or RV camping in a shaded pine forest, complete with vault toilets and drinking water.
Cabin Flat Campground
Cabin Flat is a remote, primitive campground nestled in a scenic pine-shaded canyon within the Angeles National Forest.
Calico Ghost Town Campground
A fully developed regional park campground situated right next to the historic Calico Ghost Town site. The campground offers a wide array of options ranging from basic dry tent sites to full utility hookups, and overnight guests receive complimentary admission to the ghost town attraction.
California Visitors Welcome Center
A spacious, paved parking lot at the official visitor center that permits overnight parking for one night. The lot is level and features EV charging stations. Note that the entrance driveway from the main road has a steep dip that can cause longer vehicles or those with low rear clearance to scrape. Visitors must be self-contained as the building facilities are locked outside of regular business hours.
Camp Hachey 2
This primitive hike-in trail camp is nestled in the scenic San Gabriel Mountains near Gobbler's Knob, offering a quiet wilderness experience accessible only by foot.
Camp Paivika Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the San Bernardino National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities near Crestline. The road features a native dirt surface that is generally accessible to passenger vehicles during dry weather.
Camp Rock Road Dispersed Camping
This desert dispersed camping corridor runs along Camp Rock Road on BLM-managed land in the Lucerne Valley. The area offers wide-open desert vistas near the Rodman Mountains, with numerous flat pullouts suitable for dry camping.
Camp Seely
Camp Seely is a historic developed group campground set in the scenic pine forests of the San Bernardino Mountains near Crestline. It primarily caters to group reservations and organized recreational camps, offering a structured setting with cabins and shared facilities.
Carbine Flat OHV Road
This rugged dirt road corridor in San Bernardino National Forest provides dispersed camping opportunities alongside OHV trails. Access is via a native-material dirt road, making it ideal for self-contained rigs looking for a primitive forest setting.
Carl's Jr. RV Parking
A paved, slightly sloped commercial parking area situated alongside Interstate 15. The lot frequently hosts a mix of semi-trucks and RVs overnight and is within walking distance of several quick-service dining options and outlet stores. Ideal for travelers looking for a quick and simple resting spot near the highway.
Cedar Glen Wilderness Camp
A primitive backcountry trail camp tucked into a grove of cedars and firs. Accessible only by foot, this site offers a rustic, peaceful escape for backpackers exploring the Icehouse Canyon area.
Chimney Rock Walk-In Spot
A primitive walk-in camping spot located near the historic Chimney Rock landmark.
Chino Hills State Park - Group Camp
A developed group camping area within Chino Hills State Park, set among the rolling hills of the Santa Ana Canyon region. It features large group sites with picnic tables and standard facilities, requiring advanced reservations.
Chino Hills State Park - Horse Camp
An equestrian-focused developed campground in Chino Hills State Park featuring corrals and staging areas. This site is tailored specifically for horse owners traveling with trailers.
Cleghorn Ridge OHV Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Cleghorn Ridge, offering beautiful mountain views within the San Bernardino National Forest.
Cleghorn Ridge Trail Parking North
This dirt parking pullout is located along the rugged Cleghorn Ridge Trail within the San Bernardino National Forest, offering scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Cleghorn Ridge Trail Pullout
A simple dirt pullout situated directly on the Cleghorn Ridge off-highway vehicle route, providing a basic spot to park along the ridge.
Cleghorn Road / FR 2N47 Corridor
Located along Cleghorn Road (Forest Road 2N47) on the border of the San Bernardino National Forest and Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, these dirt staging areas serve as trailheads for the Cleghorn Ridge OHV trail. While the lower sections near the state recreation area prohibit dispersed camping, the upper Forest Service sections allow limited dispersed staging, subject to strict fire restrictions and National Forest rules.
Cloudland Truck Trail
An accessible forest road corridor within the San Bernardino National Forest, providing scenic roadside pull-offs for dispersed camping.
Commanche Trail Camp
A primitive, hike-in trail camp located along the Middle Fork Lytle Creek Trail in the Cucamonga Wilderness.
Coon Creek Cabin Group Campground
This historic group campground in the San Bernardino National Forest offers a rustic pine-forested setting and vault toilets near Wysup Peak.
Coon Creek Group Campground
A rustic developed group campground situated in the pine-covered mountains adjacent to the San Gorgonio Wilderness. This facility features historic stone cabins, a large campfire circle, vault toilets, and scenic views, making it an excellent base camp for hiking groups.
Coon Creek Road Dispersed
An informal dispersed camping area located along the scenic mountain corridor of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites
A scenic corridor of designated yellow post sites tucked along the dirt forest roads near Coon Creek. These primitive dispersed campsites offer a true wilderness experience under a mature pine canopy, with easy access to nearby trailheads including the Pacific Crest Trail.
Copper Moon Hipcamp
A quiet and secluded private dry camping option located near Joshua Tree. The site offers an off-grid desert experience that requires advance booking and a self-contained setup. Accessible via sandy desert tracks. This is an excellent private alternative to busy national park campgrounds. All trash must be packed out.
Cougar Trailhead
A popular day-use trailhead parking area located off Old Polique Canyon Road near Big Bear Lake. While the paved loop provides access to local hiking and winter recreation, overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited by forest regulations.
Council Group Campground
Spacious group campsite in the San Bernardino National Forest near Jenks Lake. Features mature pine trees and easy access to the Santa Ana River Trail and Rio Monte Trail, with opportunities for hiking, biking, and fishing.
Covington Flat Road Corridor
This corridor along Covington Flat Road sits on the northern boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, southeast of Yucca Valley. It features rough sandy access and lies on a mix of private, tribal, and National Park land where camping is strictly prohibited.
Coxey Road Dispersed Camping
A remote dirt road corridor winding through the transition zone of the San Bernardino National Forest, providing dispersed camping pullouts with scenic mountain and desert vistas. The native dirt surface is passable for standard passenger vehicles during dry conditions, though high-clearance is recommended for accessing some spurs.
Crab Flats Campground
Crab Flats Campground is a rugged, pine-covered mountain retreat ideal for off-road vehicle enthusiasts, offering nearby trail access for riding, hiking, and mountain biking. The facilities are primitive and best suited for tents and small, high-clearance vehicles.
Crafts Peak Dispersed Area
A dirt forest road corridor ascending towards Crafts Peak in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities. Standard passenger vehicles can access the area during dry conditions.
Crest Park Picnic Area
Crest Park Picnic Area offers paved parking and picnic facilities within the San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead. It is designated for day use only, meaning overnight parking and camping are prohibited.
Cypress Park Parking
Paved municipal parking lot located near Cypress Park on Madrona Drive in Fontana.
Deep Creek Backcountry Trailhead
Backcountry hiking access point deep in the San Bernardino National Forest, popular for foot access to surrounding peaks and springs.
Deer Group Camp Road
An unpaved forest road spur leading to the Deer Group Camp area in the San Bernardino National Forest, surrounded by tall pines and close to Big Bear Lake.
Deer Group Campground
A group campground situated in a scenic pine forest within the San Bernardino National Forest, ideal for large gatherings and multi-vehicle groups.
Delamar Mountain & Little Bear Spring Road Yellow Post Sites
This scenic mountain corridor along Delamar Mountain Road (2N71) and Little Bear Spring Road (3N14) offers free, designated dispersed camping at official Forest Service Yellow Post sites. The roads are rough and require high clearance, with camping strictly prohibited outside of the marked yellow post campsites.
Desert Drifter RV Resort
A quiet, boutique RV park located in Yucca Valley. Features level sites with full hookups, hot showers, flush toilets, and laundry facilities on site.
Desert Front Road Dispersed Camping
An off-highway vehicle route offering basic dispersed camping opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest. The road winds through arid terrain with mountain views and is accessible to a variety of vehicles under dry conditions.
Desert Rose Collective
A private, eclectic desert campground set in a canyon in the far corner of Morongo Valley. The property is designed as an artistic oasis offering camping sites, RV spaces, and tent cabins with a communal outdoor kitchen, hot shower, and shared hangout spaces.
Desert View RV Resort
A smaller, well-maintained commercial RV resort offering full hookups, clean showers, and coin-operated laundry. The sites provide decent privacy and shading with landscaping bushes situated between the spots.
Dobbs Cabin Camp
Dobbs Cabin Camp is a remote backcountry trail camp nestled in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. Situated along the Vivian Creek trail system under a canopy of deep pines, it offers a tranquil wilderness experience with nearby mountain vistas.
Doble Springs Trail Camp
A primitive trail camp located along the Pacific Crest Trail, offering basic hike-in campsites in a quiet pine forest setting.
Dogwood Campground
Dogwood Campground is a family-friendly developed facility in the San Bernardino National Forest, nested within a dense canopy of pine, cedar, and oak trees. The campground features paved but narrow parking aprons, electric hookups at select sites, flush toilets, and hot showers. Reservations are required, and the campground provides easy access to nearby hiking trails and Lake Arrowhead.
Dollar Tree Parking Lot
A paved commercial parking lot in Big Bear Lake offering convenient overnight stays for self-contained rigs. An adjacent coin-op laundromat provides useful services on-site.
Eagle Pass Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed desert camping along Eagle Pass Road, located on BLM-managed land near Needles. This rugged corridor offers remote sites for self-contained travelers prepared for difficult access.
East Blue Ridge and Wright Mountain Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain dirt road corridor near Wrightwood, offering multiple dispersed camping pullouts along the ridge with views of the surrounding forest. The area is seasonally open and accessible by passenger vehicles under dry conditions.
East Flats Dispersed Area (FR 1N84)
A highly scenic pine forest dispersed camping area located off Jenks Lake Road East along East Flats Road (Forest Road 1N84) in the San Bernardino National Forest. The lower portion of the road features wide, level clearings that can accommodate larger rigs, while the spurs leading higher up the ridge become narrower and rougher, offering increased privacy for smaller vehicles.
El Mirage BLM Recreation Area Entrance
This access point serves as the paved entry to the El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area on BLM land. Visitors can access the flat desert terrain, though fees are required to enter and camp within the designated recreation boundary.
El Mirage Recreation Area
A massive off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation area centered around a dry lake bed. Overnight camping is allowed throughout the designated area, which features dispersed vault toilets, fire pits, grills, and picnic tables. Expect heavy motorsport activity, especially on weekends when the area becomes crowded and loud.
Elliot Ranch Road Dispersed
Elliot Ranch Road offers rugged dirt road access to dispersed camping opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest near Cajon Pass.
Etiwanda Station Corridor
A paved National Forest corridor along the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains, offering convenient access to local hiking trails.
Eyebob Road BLM Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Eyebob Road offers access to scenic public lands. Note that the lower section of the road is private property belonging to Coachella Valley Desert Garden LLC where camping is strictly prohibited. Dispersed camping is allowed once you proceed further east along the trail onto public BLM lands near the hills. The area provides peaceful, open desert camping with panoramic views of the valley, located just 15 minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park west entrance.
Fairview Mountain BLM SV2614
Dispersed desert camping is available along SV2614 near Fairview Mountain on BLM-managed land.
Fairview Valley Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Fairview Valley Road on public BLM lands in the Mojave Desert.
Fender's River Road RV Resort
A classic Route 66 RV park and low-key motel located directly on the banks of the Colorado River. This spot features partial and full hookups, beach access, hot showers, and coin-operated laundry facilities, making it an excellent stopover to refresh after desert travel.
Fish Creek Meadows
This scenic corridor along the Forest Service road at Fish Creek Meadows offers peaceful dispersed camping under the pines of San Bernardino National Forest. Located near the Aspen Grove Trailhead, it serves as an excellent base for hiking and exploring the wilderness.
Fish Creek Trailhead Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping pull-off located deep within the San Bernardino National Forest near the Fish Creek Trailhead, offering a quiet escape in a mature pine forest setting.
Fish Fork Camp
An isolated backcountry trail camp nestled along the Fish Fork of the San Gabriel River, accessible only via a rugged wilderness hike.
Fisherman's Group Campground
A semi-primitive, hike-in group campground situated along Deep Creek within the San Bernardino National Forest. The campground features four walk-in sites equipped with tables, campfire rings, and a vault toilet. Accessible only via a 2.5-mile hike, making it a quiet and secluded destination for tent campers and hikers.
Flower Road Dispersed Camping
Open desert dispersed camping along Flower Road on BLM land near the base of the mountains.
Flying J Plaza Barstow
A highly popular and fully equipped Flying J Travel Center featuring a dedicated RV parking area separate from the main truck lanes. Offers excellent amenities including a paid dump station, water, laundry, showers, and an attached restaurant. Highly recommended for a convenient and safe overnight stop along the interstate corridor.
Forest Road 1N02 Yellow Post Sites
A scenic corridor of 19 designated yellow post camping sites along Forest Road 1N02 (Coon Creek Jumpoff). Located within the San Bernardino National Forest, these primitive spots offer peaceful camping under a canopy of pines with excellent access to regional hiking trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail.
Forest Road 2N08 Dispersed
This zone along Forest Road 2N08 (Mid Section Road) offers dispersed camping clearings nestled within the pine forest of San Bernardino National Forest. The dirt road climbing to these spots is narrow, steep, and rocky, requiring cautious driving. While some clearings do not offer direct views of Big Bear Lake, scenic vistas are reachable within a short walk.
Forest Road 2N17 Dispersed Area
Located along Forest Road 2N17 (Deer Group Camp Road), this forest corridor features pullouts with filtered views of Big Bear Lake. Note that the San Bernardino National Forest strictly restricts dispersed camping to designated Yellow Post Sites or developed campgrounds.
Forest Road 3N56 Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers standard dispersed camping opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest. The native dirt surface provides access to various pullouts suitable for multiple rig sizes.
Forest Road 3N67 Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the roadway.
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Geologists Cabin Road
A rugged backcountry road corridor in Death Valley National Park leading to the historic Geologists Cabin. The cabin operates on a first-come, first-served basis, while backcountry camping in the surrounding area is subject to National Park Service wilderness rules and permits.
Giant Rock BLM Primitive Roads
Located in the open desert near the historic Giant Rock landmark, these sandy BLM primitive roads offer secluded dispersed camping. The access roads are sandy and rutted, requiring a high-clearance 4WD vehicle to safely navigate. Visitors can enjoy sweeping desert vistas in a remote, primitive setting with no amenities.
Giant Rock Road BLM Dispersed
A sprawling dispersed camping corridor located on BLM land surrounding Giant Rock. The landscape is defined by massive granite boulder formations, sandy desert flats, and panoramic valley views. Access is via a dirt road that is generally passable for most vehicles when dry, though washboards and sandy patches are common. The area is highly popular for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation, making it lively and loud on weekends, while weekdays offer a much quieter experience.
Glory Ridge Dispersed
Located in the scenic San Bernardino National Forest, Glory Ridge offers peaceful unpaved routes winding through pine-covered slopes near Big Bear Lake. The road provides access to nearby hiking trails like Butler Peak and offers a quiet alpine escape.
Goat Mountain BLM Primitive Road
This rugged BLM primitive road near Goat Mountain offers dispersed desert camping with panoramic mountain views. High-clearance vehicles are recommended to navigate the rough, unmaintained dirt road.
Gobbler's Knob Yellow Post Sites
Primitive yellow post campsites located along Gobbler's Knob Spur A in the San Bernardino National Forest. Access requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to rough, rocky trail conditions and steep, narrow sections with loose gravel. The designated sites are free but require a California campfire permit for stove or fire use. There are no restrooms, water, or trash services.
Golco Road Dispersed
Dispersed desert camping along Golco Road in the Mojave Desert near Lenwood.
Gold Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Gold Mountain Road within San Bernardino National Forest, offering native dirt road access into quiet pine forest surroundings.
Granite Pass Dispersed Camping Area
A premier primitive dispersed camping corridor nested among massive, scenic granite boulder formations at the base of Granite Peak. Located just off Kelbaker Road inside Mojave National Preserve, these established roadside spots offer natural wind protection, exceptional privacy, and outstanding hiking. The sandy access tracks contain deep ruts and narrow rock squeezes that require high clearance.
Grays Peak Group Campground
Grays Peak Group Campground offers a secluded, single-site group camping experience in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake. Ideal for large gatherings, it provides convenient access to hiking and mountain biking trails like Grays Peak Trail, along with fishing and boating options at the nearby lake.
Grays Peak Trailhead Access
A scenic trailhead access road in the San Bernardino National Forest, providing seasonal motorhome and vehicle access near Big Bear Lake. The road is open from April through November, making it a convenient base for hiking Grays Peak.
Great Falls Basin Dispersed
This remote dispersed camping area is situated on BLM land near the scenic Great Falls Basin trailhead, offering a rugged desert escape.
Green Canyon Group Camp
A pine-shaded group campground situated in the San Bernardino National Forest near Sugarloaf Mountain, requiring advanced reservations.
Green Spot Equestrian Group Camp
A developed equestrian group campsite located in the San Bernardino Mountains, surrounded by pinyon pines, junipers, and grassy meadows. The facility accommodates up to 25 people and eight vehicles, making it ideal for group gatherings with horses. Amenities include horse corrals, picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets. The final access road can be rocky, requiring careful driving.
Green Valley Campground
This developed forest campground is nestled under mature pine, fir, and cedar trees. Located near Green Valley Lake, it provides convenient access to trout fishing, hiking, and boating. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. It features drinking water and flush toilets, though there is no overflow parking available.
Green Valley Edison Road Dispersed
A dirt forest road winding through the San Bernardino National Forest, providing access to dispersed camping opportunities in a scenic mountain setting.
Green Valley Trail Access
A remote hiking trail access point located within the San Bernardino National Forest, offering entry into local backcountry trails.
Greenlead Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Greenlead Creek offers primitive sites nestled within the San Bernardino National Forest. The dirt road is generally accessible for standard passenger vehicles and small-to-medium rigs seeking a quiet mountain getaway.
Greyback Amphitheater Access
Paved access road and parking area near Greyback Amphitheater. While the road is open for motorized use, local forest orders heavily restrict dispersed camping in this popular recreation corridor.
Guffy Campground
A remote and primitive USFS campground located further out along the scenic Blue Ridge Truck Trail. It offers standard vault toilets and dramatic mountain peak vistas for those seeking a rugged camping experience.
Hanna Flat Campground
Hanna Flat Campground is a popular developed USFS facility nestled in the pine-covered mountains above Big Bear Lake. It features over 80 single-family sites equipped with tables and campfire rings. The access road from Big Bear includes a rough dirt section, which can be challenging for larger trailers and RVs. Vault toilets and trash collection are available on-site, but there are no hookups or dump stations.
Hawthorne Road Dispersed
A desert dirt road corridor located east of Apple Valley offering dispersed camping opportunities on adjacent public lands.
Heart Bar Campground
A popular developed campground in the San Bernardino National Forest offering single, double, and accessible sites shaded by mature pines. Amenities include a dump station with potable water nearby, campfire rings, and tables, with excellent access to the Santa Ana River and Wildhorse Creek trails.
Heart Bar Equestrian Group Campground
A large group campsite designed exclusively for equestrian campers, accommodating up to 65 people and multiple horses. Features corrals for up to 40 horses, a campfire circle, grills, and seamless access to the Santa Ana River Trail.
Hill Ranch Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping corridor located along Hill Ranch road within the San Bernardino National Forest. The road features a native dirt surface that is typically accessible by passenger vehicles and motorhomes, offering quiet campsites surrounded by forest scenery.
Hitchcock Road Dispersed Camping
This Forest Service road corridor in the San Bernardino National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities near Big Bear Lake, featuring scenic wooded surroundings.
Holcomb Valley Campground
An established Forest Service campground located north of Big Bear Lake in the historic Holcomb Valley. It features 19 pine-shaded, first-come, first-served campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and bear-proof food storage. There is no potable water on site, so campers must pack in their own supply. While the campground is technically open year-round, access is highly dependent on road conditions, with certain access roads closing in the winter, requiring alternative routes. During the peak season from mid-May through October, a campground host is typically on site.
Horse Springs Campground
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, Horse Springs Campground offers a secluded high-desert escape surrounded by juniper and pine trees. This developed campground features 11 single-family campsites with sweeping mountain views, making it popular for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts due to nearby designated green-sticker routes.
Horsethief Flat OHV Road
A scenic dirt corridor located in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear City, offering dispersed camping opportunities along the route.
In-N-Out Burger RV & Bus Parking
A dedicated parking area directly behind the In-N-Out Burger, specifically designated for buses and recreational vehicles. Security occasionally patrols the plaza area, which stays busy with late-night food traffic but offers solid convenience for a quick sleep and early departure.
Indian Cove Campground & Group Camp
An official developed campground situated amidst the striking, oversized granite boulders of Joshua Tree National Park. Popular with climbers, hikers, and families, the facility features both standard individual sites and group sites tucked right against the unique rock faces. Ideal for exploration, star-gazing, and desert scenery, though campers must supply their own water as none is available on-site.
Indian Cove Campground
Indian Cove Campground lies nestled among the dramatic, steep rock formations of the Mojave Desert, making it a highly popular destination for rock climbers and nature enthusiasts. The large developed facility offers designated sites requiring advance reservations year-round.
Indian Cove Walk-In Campsites
A scenic collection of numbered walk-in campsites tucked among the massive boulders of Joshua Tree National Park.
Indian Cove Walk-In Site 7
A designated walk-in campsite nestled alongside scenic rock formations in the Indian Cove area.
Indian Cove Walk-In Site 8
A quiet hike-in desert campsite surrounded by impressive monzogranite boulders.
Indian Cove Walk-In Site 9
A designated tent-only walk-in campsite offering scenic views of rock formations.
Iron Fork Camp
A primitive backcountry trail camp located at the confluence of the Iron Fork and the East Fork of the San Gabriel River, accessible only by foot.
Ironwood Christian Camp
A private Christian camp and retreat center offering programmed camps and group bookings in a desert canyon setting.
Ironwood Group Campground
A secluded group campsite nestled in the pine-covered mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest. The site accommodates larger groups and offers picnic tables, a campfire ring, and vault toilets, though water and hookups are unavailable. It serves as an excellent base for nearby hiking, mountain biking, and target shooting.
Ironwood Road Dispersed
A scenic, unpaved forest corridor offering quiet dispersed camping options within the pine forests of San Bernardino National Forest near Onyx Peak.
Jackson Flat Campground
A group-focused developed campground set in a high forest environment. This is a walk-in facility where campers park in a central lot and walk to their campsites, making it ideal for group gatherings but unsuitable for vehicle-based camping.
Jackson Flats
A peaceful group-use camping facility nestled deep within the pines of the Angeles National Forest. Features walk-in tent sites located a short distance from the central parking area, offering immediate access to local hiking trails.
Jackstraw Campground
This remote backcountry trail camp is located in the San Gorgonio Wilderness along the San Bernardino Peak Trail and is accessible only by hiking.
Jacoby Canyon Dispersed Camping
Jacoby Canyon offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt road in the San Bernardino National Forest. The route is suitable for passenger vehicles in dry conditions, providing quiet forest campsites with convenient access to nearby springs.
Jenks Lake Picnic Area
A scenic day-use area in the San Bernardino National Forest featuring access to Jenks Lake. Overnight camping and parking are prohibited within the picnic area boundaries.
Joe Elliot Yellow Post Sites
A set of designated primitive yellow post sites located in the San Bernardino National Forest. Tucked away on a ridge near Etiwanda Peak, these sites offer panoramic mountain vistas and direct trail access for hikers looking for a quiet escape.
John Bull Flat Road 3N10 Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along the rugged John Bull Flat Road (3N10) in the San Bernardino National Forest. The route is highly technical, demanding high-clearance 4WD vehicles, but rewards travelers with quiet forested surroundings and access to nearby off-road obstacles.
Johnson Valley OHV - BLM Primitive Road
Dispersed camping near Cougar Buttes in the popular Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle recreation area. Rugged desert scenery with rock formations, though it can become busy and loud on weekends with OHV activity.
Jordan Road Dispersed Area
A spacious dirt pull-off located in the Mojave Desert along Jordan Road, just north of Route 66. This open desert area offers level spaces for multiple rigs, though proximity to active train tracks means frequent noise throughout the night.
Joshua Road Dispersed
A remote desert camping area situated along the sandy tracks of Joshua Road east of Apple Valley.
Joshua Tree Lake Campground
A private developed campground offering a mix of tent sites and RV hookups surrounding a small fishing lake. Conveniently located 15 minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance, the facility features amenities such as hot showers, a dump station, a small store, and unique art installations. It serves as a reliable, secure alternative when park campgrounds are full.
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Joshua Tree North BLM Dispersed Area
An expansive dry lake bed offering vast, open dispersed camping on Bureau of Land Management land just north of Joshua Tree National Park. The flat sandy lake bed provides ample room for rigs of all sizes, though off-road vehicle traffic is common. Campers should stay to the right upon entering via Broadway to avoid adjacent private property to the west.
Joshua Tree RV & Campground
A convenient private campground situated in the heart of Joshua Tree. It offers easy access to local dining, services, and the nearby national park entrance.
Jumbo Rocks Campground
An iconic, large developed campground nestled amongst the massive, rounded granite boulder formations characteristic of Joshua Tree. It features numerous sites integrated with the rocks, offering direct access to scrambling and nature trails. Reservations are highly sought after and must be secured in advance.
Juniper Springs Group Campground
A secluded, primitive group campground nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, offering a single large site for groups of up to 40 people. Access requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to the rugged, rocky dirt road. The camp is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire circle, and vault toilets, making it a scenic getaway surrounded by pines.
Kelbaker Boulders
A scenic dispersed camping area nestled among prominent boulder formations just off Kelbaker Road. It offers a unique desert setting with natural windbreaks formed by the rock piles. While the initial entrance is hard-packed and easily accessible, extremely soft sand lies just past the first few pullouts. Standard two-wheel-drive vehicles should not venture past the first parking area to avoid getting stuck.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #1
A scenic designated Yellow Post campsite nestled in the pine forest of San Bernardino National Forest near Keller Peak. Excellent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys with good privacy. This is a single-rig site requiring a campfire permit.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #2
Designated Yellow Post campsite #2 offering peaceful camping among mature ponderosa pines near Keller Peak. This single-rig site provides excellent seclusion and a quiet atmosphere away from highway traffic.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #3
A quiet, designated yellow post dispersed campsite situated along Keller Peak Road. Surrounded by mature pines, this site offers a peaceful retreat with standard USFS amenities like a fire ring.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #4
A shaded designated yellow post site located near the upper stretch of Snow Valley Road. Offering excellent forest views, this spot provides a quiet clearing under the pines.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #5
A scenic designated yellow post campsite closely neighboring Post #4. This site is ideal for small groups wishing to camp close together, featuring a standard fire ring and beautiful pine cover.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #6
A secluded, single-rig designated yellow post campsite located further down Snow Valley Road. It offers great solitude among mature forest trees and scenic mountain vibes.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #7
A deeply secluded designated yellow post site nestled off Keller YP07 Road. Tucked far into the trees, this quiet site offers great privacy and high-quality mountain forest views.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #8
Keller Peak Yellow Post #8 offers a secluded, designated dispersed camping option nestled in the pine forest of San Bernardino National Forest.
Keller Peak Yellow Post #9
A single designated yellow post dispersed campsite located off Keller Peak Road in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering a rustic pine forest setting.
Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites
A scenic corridor of designated Yellow Post dispersed campsites located along the forested ridges of Keller Peak in the San Bernardino National Forest. These free, single-rig sites offer peaceful mountain camping with high privacy, but are subject to strict seasonal closures and fire restrictions.
Kelly Camp
Kelly Camp is a historic backcountry trail camp nestled in the Cucamonga Wilderness of the Angeles National Forest, accessible only via a strenuous hike up Icehouse Canyon.
Kelso Dunes Roadside Camping
Scenic roadside dispersed camping options situated along the Kelso Dunes access road. The area offers panoramic views of the shifting sand dunes and desert mountains, with a few established spots near the old mine providing vault toilet access.
Knickerbocker Road (FR 2N08) Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain corridor along Forest Road 2N08, accessed via Knickerbocker Road just south of Big Bear Lake. The route offers several dirt pull-offs with exceptional views of the lake and surrounding valley. The road is seasonally closed in the winter and spring, and high-clearance vehicles are highly recommended due to rough, rocky, and rutted dirt sections.
KOA Campground Barstow
A developed KOA campground situated off the highway, featuring clean restrooms, showers, and standard camping hookups. Ideal for a reliable overnight stay with easy access for large vehicles. While convenient, expect close neighbors and some highway noise.
Laguna Seca Drive Dispersed
Dispersed camping is available along Laguna Seca Drive on BLM-managed public land east of Apple Valley.
Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground positioned directly along the shores of Jackson Lake, providing peaceful water recreation and shaded, secluded sites. The narrow parking spurs and tight layout make it unsuitable for larger RVs or trailers, but smaller vans and truck campers will find it a serene lakeside escape.
Lenwood Travel Plaza
A large commercial travel plaza offering paved parking and basic traveler services near major highway corridors. This is a functional transit stop suitable for all rig sizes, but lacks privacy and experiences continuous traffic noise.
Lh4014 BLM Dispersed
Dispersed desert camping along BLM route Lh4014 near Needles, California. This dirt track offers quiet camping option in close proximity to the Colorado River recreation areas.
Limber Pine Bench
Limber Pine Bench is a pristine backcountry trail camp situated along the strenuous San Bernardino Peak Trail, offering spectacular wilderness views and requiring a wilderness permit for overnight stays.
Little Bear Spring Spur A Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor offering primitive dispersed camping along Little Bear Spring Spur A within the San Bernardino National Forest.
Little Bear Springs Trail Camp & Dispersed Area
A primitive trail camp and surrounding dispersed camping area nestled along the Coxey Truck Trail near Greenlead Creek. This remote area offers high-clearance vehicle dispersed camping and walk-in tent sites, surrounded by pine forests and scenic mountain ridges. The access road is rough and rutted, requiring caution especially after winter weather.
Little Cowhole Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed desert camping along Little Cowhole Mountain Road on BLM-managed land north of the Mojave National Preserve. This area offers vast desert plains, scenic vistas of surrounding peaks like Hanks Mountain, and deep quiet solitude.
Little Fish Fork Trail Camp
A secluded backcountry trail camp nestled along the Fish Fork of the San Gabriel River, accessible only via hiking trails within the Sheep Mountain Wilderness.
Little Green Valley Spur C Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options located along a native dirt spur in the San Bernardino National Forest. The area offers pine tree surroundings with easy access to nearby mountain trailheads.
Little Jimmy Campground
A historic forest hike-in trail camp situated along the Pacific Crest Trail, offering shaded walk-in campsites, picnic tables, and access to a nearby natural spring.
Lobo Group Campground
Nestled in the Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains, this group campground is surrounded by tall pine trees that provide ample shade. It offers access to the Santa Ana River Trail and the Rio Monte Trail, with nearby trout fishing and non-motorized boating at Jenks Lake.
Lower Larga Flat
Lower Larga Flat offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest, accessible along a native material dirt forest road. The surrounding pine forest provides a beautiful mountain backdrop with close access to regional trail networks and springs.
Lower Lytle Creek Divide Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor winding through the foothills of the San Bernardino National Forest. Dispersed camping spots are nested along this native material dirt road, which is generally passable for standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions.
Lucerne Valley BLM Dispersed
An open desert dispersed camping area on BLM-managed land near Chimney Rock.
Lumpy Road Dispersed
This dirt road in the San Bernardino National Forest provides access to designated Yellow Post campsites. Located near Big Bear Lake, it offers a peaceful forest setting with established fire rings.
Lupine Campground
Lupine Campground is a quiet, primitive developed campground situated in a scenic pine forest along Blue Ridge Road (Forest Service Route 3N39). It offers basic campsites with picnic tables and vault toilets, providing a tranquil escape near Wrightwood.
Manker Flat Campground
A popular Forest Service developed campground located near the base of Mount San Antonio (Mount Baldy). It features standard amenities and provides an excellent base camp for hiking the Baldy Bowl and visiting San Antonio Falls.
Mesquite Springs Camp
Mesquite Springs Camp is a remote walk-in backcountry campsite located within the scenic desert landscape of the Mojave region. It offers a primitive and quiet escape, requiring a short walk from the parking area to reach the camp.
Middle Fork Lytle Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor situated along Middle Fork Lytle Creek Road within the San Bernardino National Forest. The unpaved route winds alongside a rushing creek with multiple pullouts suitable for dispersed camping.
Mill Creek Road Yellow Post Sites
A scenic corridor of designated Yellow Post dispersed campsites located along Mill Creek Road and adjacent spurs in the San Bernardino National Forest. To mitigate extreme fire risk in this ranger district, dispersed camping is strictly limited to these designated, numbered Yellow Post sites. Each site offers a rustic, shaded experience among mature pines, but lacks water, trash, or restroom services.
Miller Canyon Group Camp
Miller Canyon Group Camp is a developed group campground located in the scenic woodlands of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area.
Mineshaft Flat Trail Camp
A quiet backcountry trail camp situated on a forested flat in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, accessible only by hiking trails.
Minnelusa Canyon
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake, this forest road offers scenic dispersed roadside camping. The corridor provides easy access to the pine-forested terrain of Southern California.
Minnelusa Road Dispersed
A dirt access corridor within the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake, offering dispersed camping opportunities close to outdoor recreation sites.
Mission Creek Preserve Backcountry
A protected desert oasis in the transition zone between the Sonoran and Mojave deserts, offering primitive hike-in camping. Overnight stays are permitted at designated trailside sites with an advance permit.
Mission Creek Preserve Hike-In Site A
A primitive hike-in campsite located within the scenic desert riparian corridor of the Mission Creek Preserve.
Mission Creek Preserve Hike-In Site B
Primitive backcountry hike-in campsite situated near the historic stone buildings and riparian zone of Mission Creek.
Mission Springs Trail Camp
This walk-in backcountry trail camp is located along the Pacific Crest Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest and requires a wilderness permit for all overnight stays.
Mohave Narrows Regional Park
This established regional park campground features hookups and tent sites nestled around a scenic small lake popular for daytime fishing.
Mojave Desert Dispersed - Lenwood
A basic dispersed desert camping area located off dirt tracks in the Mojave Desert near Lenwood.
Mojave River Forks Dispersed
A basic dispersed camping pull-off located in the rolling hills near the Mojave River Forks Dam.
Mojave River Forks Regional Park Campground
A developed county campground featuring spacious RV and tent sites, alongside designated group camping loops including Coyote Bluff, Mesa, and Juniper Flats. Situated near the Mojave River Forks Dam, it offers scenic views of the surrounding hills with easy paved access, making it a reliable destination for all rig sizes.
Monarch Flat Road Corridor
A quiet dirt road corridor winding through the San Bernardino National Forest, providing rustic dispersed camping opportunities surrounded by mountain scenery and pine trees.
Monumental Pass Road Dispersed
Rugged desert dispersed camping along Monumental Pass Road. The terrain is highly uneven and requires high-clearance vehicles to navigate safely.
Morongo Canyon Backcountry Spot
A primitive hike-in wilderness site situated in the rugged desert terrain of Morongo Valley, offering access to quiet canyons and pristine backcountry trails.
Morongo Valley Urban Stealth
Residential street parking within Morongo Valley, subject to local municipal codes regarding vehicle habitation.
Mountain Oak Campground
A shaded, single-loop developed campground nestled under mature oak and towering pine trees, offering close proximity to nearby Jackson Lake. On-site facilities include picnic tables, grills, potable water, flush toilets, and bear-proof food storage lockers. The loop and spurs are tight, making it unsuitable for large trailers and motorhomes.
Mountain View Road BLM Dispersed
Wide-open desert dispersed camping situated along Mountain View Road and various connecting primitive dirt tracks just outside the El Mirage Recreation Area. This high-desert region offers expansive flat areas suitable for self-contained rigs, though many of the spur roads require high clearance.
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Needles KOA Journey
A convenient highway-accessible commercial RV park offering basic gravel sites with standard amenities. Ideal for a quick overnight stop or utility catch-up with access to a pool, playground, dog area, clubhouse, showers, and a dump station.
New Mesa Campground (Silverwood Lake SRA)
A well-shaded developed state park campground situated in the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. It features paved, mostly level pads with some hookup options, clean facilities, and coin-operated hot showers. The location provides excellent access to local recreational activities, including boating, swimming, and hiking along the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.
NightJar Oasis
A quiet and secluded desert camping area near Lenwood, offering flat terrain suitable for various rig sizes with standard desert conditions.
North Anderson Road Dispersed
Dispersed desert camping along North Anderson Road on BLM land, offering wide-open spaces in the Lucerne Valley area.
North Fork Road Dispersed
North Fork is a quiet forest road corridor in the San Bernardino National Forest offering dispersed camping options. The road is passenger-car friendly with a native dirt surface, situated near popular trailheads and peak lookouts.
North Shore Campground
A developed campground nestled among oak woodlands and pine forests in the San Bernardino Mountains, located near Lake Arrowhead. It features single-family campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, with on-site amenities including flush toilets and drinking water.
Oil Well Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor offering dispersed camping options within the San Bernardino National Forest near Phelan.
Old Patton Road BLM Dispersed
Wide-open desert dispersed camping along Old Patton Road. This flat, sandy BLM area offers sweeping mountain views, dramatic sunrises, and excellent privacy under open skies.
Old Route 66 BLM Dispersed
Remote dispersed camping corridor along a rugged dirt section of Historic Route 66. This Bureau of Land Management area offers wide-open desert camping with scenic desert vistas.
Old Snow Slide Road Dispersed
A scenic mountain road corridor in the San Bernardino National Forest featuring designated Yellow Post campsites. These primitive sites offer a peaceful forest experience surrounded by pine trees near Big Bear Lake. Excellent base for hiking nearby trails like Hanna Rocks.
OM7327 Ord Mountain Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping location situated along desert route OM7327, offering scenic views of the nearby Ord Mountain range.
Ord Mountain BLM Dispersed
This undeveloped dispersed camping area sits on Bureau of Land Management territory near Ord Mountain, providing a rustic and open high-desert setting suitable for self-contained rigs.
Oso Group Campground
Located adjacent to Lobo Group Campground in the pine-forested Barton Flats recreation area, this group site is shaded by mature ponderosa pines. Campers have direct access to local hiking trails, panoramic views of the Santa Ana River Valley, and recreation at nearby Jenks Lake.
Otto Mountain Parking
A basic dirt parking area located in the Mojave Desert near Otto Mountain, suitable for self-contained rigs.
Outlet Barstow Overnight
A large, well-lit outlet mall parking lot off Interstate 15 that allows overnight stays for self-contained rigs of all sizes. Travelers must register their vehicle details at the visitor center or with security before staying overnight.
Owl Canyon Campground
A scenic developed campground situated within the Rainbow Basin Natural Area. Features first-come, first-served campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. Vault toilets and a central potable water tap are available, though bringing your own drinking water is highly recommended.
Owl Canyon Campground
A developed BLM campground situated in the unique desert landscape of Rainbow Basin Natural Area. It features basic amenities and is surrounded by colorful badlands and hiking trails. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the scenic canyon geology.
Pacific Crest Trail - Cajon Pass Hike-In
A rustic hike-in camping spot located along the Pacific Crest Trail section near Cajon Pass.
Pacific Crest Trail Hike-In (Crestline North)
A remote, walk-in dispersed camping spot located directly along the Pacific Crest Trail in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Pacific Crest Trail Hike-In (Crestline South)
A peaceful backcountry dispersed site situated along the Pacific Crest Trail near the Crestline area.
Panamint Springs Resort
A rustic private resort and campground offering a range of accommodations, including full-hookup RV sites, dry camping, and tent camping. Located near the western entrance of Death Valley, the property features an on-site restaurant, general store, gas station, and hot showers.
Peavine Campground
A small developed campground nestled under Jeffrey pines and oaks in the Angeles National Forest. It sits within walking distance of Jackson Lake, offering easy access to non-motorized recreation like canoeing and swimming. Facilities are catered primarily to tent campers, with parking located in a shared adjacent lot.
Penstock Ridge Dispersed Camping
This scenic dirt corridor along Penstock Ridge offers dispersed camping opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest. The native-surface road is generally suitable for passenger vehicles and motorhomes, providing easy access to rustic sites under dry conditions.
Penstock Ridge Spur A
A rustic dirt spur road located in the San Bernardino National Forest. The corridor offers opportunities for primitive dispersed camping with direct access to the surrounding forest.
Pilot Fuelbreak (0hv) Dispersed
A rugged forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead.
Pilot Fuelbreak Dispersed Camping
A remote, high-clearance campsite situated along the rugged Pilot Fuelbreak trail within the San Bernardino National Forest.
Pilot Travel Center - Bloomington
A standard Pilot Travel Center located in Bloomington off Interstate 10, offering paved parking suitable for commercial vehicles and self-contained RVs seeking a quick overnight stop.
Pineknot Campground
Pineknot Campground is nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear Lake, sitting at the base of the Snow Summit ski area. Surrounded by a dense pine forest, it offers beautiful shady sites primarily geared toward tents but accommodating small to medium RVs. The campground provides convenient access to hiking, lift-served mountain biking trails, and water recreation on the lake.
Pinnacles Staging Area OHV
A dirt staging area in the San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead, serving as a gateway to local OHV trails.
Pioneer Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Pioneer Spur in the San Bernardino National Forest, accessible to standard vehicles. Located near Phelan, it offers simple dirt pull-outs among native trees and shrubs.
Pioneertown Corral Campground
A private dry camping lot located directly behind the Pioneertown Motel, offering convenient access to the historic western movie set and local dining. While functional, it is essentially a dirt parking lot with basic portable toilets and no hookups, and fees have risen significantly over time.
Pipes Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic, remote dirt road corridor winding through the desert-mountain transition zone of San Bernardino National Forest near Onyx Peak. Dispersed camping is permitted along this corridor, offering rustic, quiet sites with beautiful natural views.
Planet Fitness
A standard commercial gym parking lot in Mountain View Acres that may offer a quick, low-profile overnight stay for active members.
Polique Canyon Road Dispersed (2N09)
Polique Canyon Road (2N09) is an unpaved forest service route climbing north from Big Bear Lake into the San Bernardino National Forest. The corridor offers numerous dispersed camping options, consisting of roadside turnouts and designated Forest Service Yellow Post sites equipped with single picnic tables and fire rings. The road is rough, heavily rutted, and extremely dusty during high-traffic dry periods. Beautiful panoramic views of the lake can be found on the lower switchbacks before entering the timbered valley.
Porter Street BLM Primitive Road
Primitive desert dispersed camping along a rugged BLM corridor accessed via Porter Street in Lucerne Valley. This open area offers sweeping desert landscapes near Negro Butte.
Prairie Dog RV and Camping
A private, off-grid desert campground located on 2.5 acres near Twentynine Palms and the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. The property offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains and operates as a private, single-booking site equipped with essential boondocking amenities.
Radford Front Line
This scenic dirt corridor in San Bernardino National Forest offers tranquil dispersed camping opportunities along Radford Front Line. Located near Big Bear Lake, it provides quiet forest surroundings suitable for those seeking a rustic wilderness getaway.
Rambynas Road Dispersed Area
A remote forest track winding through the historic Holcomb Valley north of Big Bear Lake, providing quiet access to the scenic pine forests and gold rush-era landmarks of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Red Rock Flat Trail Camp
Red Rock Flat is a peaceful backcountry trail camp located in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, accessible only by foot via the wilderness trail system.
Rock Dump Dispersed Area
A rough dirt pull-off located just off the highway near Victorville, popular with locals for rock climbing. The area can be noisy due to nearby highway traffic and occasionally has issues with dumped trash, but offers a convenient quick stop with enough space for larger rigs.
Rodman Mountains BLM Road Dispersed
A quiet desert dispersed camping corridor located along a BLM road near the Rodman Mountains. The area offers wide-open desert vistas with plenty of space to find a level pull-off.
Rolling M Ranch Campground
Rolling M Ranch Campground is a developed state park campground located in the scenic, grassy hills of Chino Hills State Park. It offers paved access and basic amenities, with camping restricted to paid, designated campsites.
Round Valley Group Campground
A remote group campground in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering a pine-forested setting close to historic mines. The area is accessed via a native material dirt road and is ideal for organized group camping.
Roy's Motel and Cafe
The historic Roy's Motel and Cafe along Route 66. While standard free camping is not permitted, overnight stays are accommodated for visitors who coordinate with the gas station attendant, make a nominal purchase, or register through private network memberships.
Ryan Campground
A developed park campground nestled directly among massive rock formations, offering immediate access to hiking trails and climbing routes. Sites are relatively close together and primarily suited for tents, vans, and small rigs, with no water or hookups available on site.
San Bernardino Divide Wilderness Trail Camps
A scenic chain of high-altitude wilderness trail camps situated along the San Bernardino Divide Trail within the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
San Bernardino Forest Hike-In
A secluded walk-in camping area located within the San Bernardino National Forest near Hanna Flat.
San Bernardino National Forest Dispersed
This dispersed camping area offers a quiet high-desert mountain transition setting north of Big Bear, accessible via dirt forest roads.
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San Gorgonio Campground
A developed campground nestled in the pine forests of the San Bernardino National Forest, providing excellent access to the Santa Ana River Trail and nearby recreation areas. It offers spacious sites with paved parking spurs. Its proximity to hiking trails and mountain lakes makes it a convenient and scenic getaway.
San Gorgonio Wilderness Hike-In Site
A remote wilderness hike-in campsite located along the trails near the San Gorgonio Wilderness boundary.
Santa Ana Divide Road Yellow Post Sites
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Santa Ana Divide Road in San Bernardino National Forest, featuring official Yellow Post sites #28 and #29. The camping sites are surrounded by a pine forest and impressive boulder formations, offering excellent privacy. However, access is challenging, with steep, heavily rutted dirt roads that typically require high-clearance 4WD vehicles. Standard San Bernardino National Forest regulations apply, strictly limiting camping to designated Yellow Post sites on a first-come, first-served basis.
Santa Ana River Road Dispersed Corridor
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along the Santa Ana River road within the San Bernardino National Forest. Surrounded by pine forests near Barton Flats, this area features native-dirt pullouts suitable for standard camping setups.
Sawpit Connector
This dirt connector road runs through the San Bernardino National Forest, providing quiet dispersed camping areas near Crestline. The route features native soil surfaces and sits within driving distance of Lake Silverwood recreation areas.