Dispersed Camping in San Bernardino County, California
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Sawtooth Canyon BLM Dispersed (OM7321)
Located just outside of Barstow off OM7321, this BLM dispersed camping area offers multiple large, flat pull-offs nestled against the scenic rock formations of Sawtooth Canyon. Popular among rock climbers visiting the nearby New Jack City climbing area, the dirt access road is generally well-graded and passable for rigs of all sizes. The sites feature established rock fire rings, though visitors should expect desert winds and occasional noise from target shooting in the surrounding hills. Pack out all trash and bring plenty of water as there are no amenities on-site.
Sawtooth Canyon Campground
Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also known as 'New Jack City' or 'Traer Agua,' offers a scenic desert setting popular among rock climbers. It features 16 designated campsites with shaded picnic tables, fire rings, and charcoal grills set against striking volcanic rock formations. Pit toilets are available, but campers must bring their own water and toilet paper as facilities are basic.
Saxton Trail Camp
A secluded backcountry trail camp located along the Forsee Creek Trail in the San Gorgonio Wilderness, accessible only by hiking.
Serrano Campground
Serrano Campground is a modern developed Forest Service facility positioned along the scenic north shore of Big Bear Lake. Nested in a shady ponderosa pine forest, it features over one hundred campsites suitable for both tents and RVs, including multiple loops with full utility hookups and a dump station. Highly valued for its on-site amenities such as drinking water, flush toilets, and hot showers, the campground provides direct access to the Alpine Pedal Path and nearby Cougar Crest Trail.
Seven Oaks Mountain Resort
A developed private resort and campground nestled in a wooded canyon along the Santa Ana River.
Shady Cove Group Campground
A developed group campground within the San Bernardino National Forest Children's Forest. Offering three group sites primarily designed for tents, each site features picnic tables, pedestal grills, and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are available on-site, with convenient access to nearby hiking trails and Keller Peak.
Shady Lane RV Park
A small, family-owned RV park featuring mature shade trees, full hookups, and on-site amenities including a clean laundromat.
Sheep Mountain Backcountry Site
A secluded hike-in backcountry campsite located near Wrightwood in the mountainous terrain. Accessible only by trail, this spot offers a rustic escape close to rugged mountain peaks.
Sheep Pass Group Campground
A group campground centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park, surrounded by towering rock formations and iconic desert flora. It features six group campsites designed for tent camping only. Pit toilets and trash bins are available, but there is no drinking water or electricity. Popular rock climbing routes and hiking trails are nearby. Official park rules strictly prohibit RVs and trailers.
Shields Flat Trail Camp
A scenic wilderness trail camp nestled on a high saddle near Shields Peak along the San Bernardino Divide.
Siberia Creek Dispersed Camping
Siberia Creek Road offers convenient dispersed camping opportunities in the San Bernardino National Forest near Running Springs. The dirt road is suitable for passenger vehicles and provides quick access into a wooded setting.
Siberia Creek Trail Camp
Siberia Creek Trail Camp is a secluded backcountry campsite nestled in the canyon of the San Bernardino National Forest, accessible only via hiking trails.
Silverwood Lake SRA - Baranca Group Site
Situated near the shores of Silverwood Lake, this group campsite provides a scenic setting surrounded by trees and mountains. The facility is well-equipped for larger groups and offers easy access to park attractions. Paved roads make the location highly accessible for most rig types, with standard state park fees and regulations in effect.
Silverwood Lake SRA - Mesa Campground
A large developed campground within the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, offering standard paved campsites and a designated hike-and-bike section. Popular for water recreation and hiking, the area is well-maintained with paved access throughout. Standard state park fees and rules apply. It provides an excellent base camp for exploring the surrounding scenic trails and lake.
Silverwood Lake SRA - Rio Group Site
This developed group campsite is nestled within Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area along Cleghorn Road. Ideal for large gatherings, the site offers convenient access to lakeside recreation, hiking trails, and basic amenities. The parking area accommodates multiple vehicles, making it suitable for vans and smaller trailers, though reservations are strictly required.
Silverwood Lake SRA - Valle Group Site
Valle Group Site is a paved, developed group camping destination within the recreation area. It serves as an excellent base for hiking, boating, and exploring the surrounding nature trails. Group reservations must be made in advance, and the site includes access to standard state park amenities.
Sky Ranch Big Bear
A private, rustic campground located on private property near downtown Big Bear City and Lake. The property borders the National Forest, featuring unique spaces like a star deck at the top of a forest slope and a fenced corral area.
Skyline Group Campground
A tranquil single-group campground nestled in the pines of San Bernardino National Forest, ideal for extended families or large groups. This paved, reservation-only site accommodates up to 25 people and features convenient access to scenic wilderness hiking, biking, and fishing.
Skyline RV Park
A basic, quiet RV park offering gravel pads and full hookups, plus laundry facilities. It provides a convenient, straightforward overnight stay near Barstow area attractions with dry camping options if space is available.
Slash X Ranch Road Dispersed Camping
This dispersed camping corridor along Slash X Ranch Road offers expansive desert camping on BLM land with easy access to off-road trails and scenic views of Turtle Mountain.
Smith Road Overnight Parking
A level lot off Smith Road near local travel plazas, featuring a posted 48-hour maximum stay limit. Convenient for quick overnight stops with easy highway access.
Snow Slide Road Dispersed
A dirt forest road offering dispersed camping corridors within the San Bernardino National Forest. The route provides quiet sites nestled in a mature pine forest near Crafts Peak.
South Fork Campground
A developed US Forest Service campground located along the Santa Ana River in the San Bernardino National Forest, providing shaded campsites under a canopy of pines and oaks. It is ideal for tent campers and small to mid-sized RVs looking for a mountain escape.
South Fork Campground
South Fork Campground is a rustic developed USFS campground nestled in a scenic canyon on the backside of the San Gabriel Mountains. The site offers 21 spacious, first-come, first-served campsites positioned along Big Rock Creek, providing a peaceful escape near hiking trails like the Devil's Punchbowl. Access requires navigating a rough, rocky dirt road that is best suited for high-clearance vehicles. There is no piped water on-site, so campers must pack in all necessary supplies.
St. Bernard Forest Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within the San Bernardino National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The native material surface is accessible by most passenger vehicles under dry conditions.
Stetson Hollow Dispersed Camping
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest near Jenks Lake, Stetson Hollow offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material forest road. The area provides a typical pine forest setting with convenient access to nearby trailheads.
Stockton Flats Road Dispersed
Scenic mountain dispersed camping corridor along Stockton Flats Road in the San Bernardino National Forest. Camping in this area is limited to designated yellow post sites to mitigate fire risk, offering basic fire rings in a quiet, forested alpine setting.
Stockton Flats Yellow Post Sites
Stockton Flats Yellow Post Sites offer designated dispersed camping in a rugged canyon setting within the San Bernardino National Forest. Accessed via the rough and rocky Stockton Flats Road (3N06), these secluded sites provide excellent mountain views but require high-clearance vehicles.
Stoddard Mountain Road Dispersed
Wide-open desert camping dispersed along Stoddard Mountain Road within the Stoddard Valley OHV area. This location offers expansive flat areas suitable for larger rigs, though it is highly popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, meaning significant dust and engine noise should be expected, especially during weekends.
Stoddard Valley OHV Area
A massive, open-desert dispersed camping and off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation area located just south of Barstow off Interstate 15. The terrain consists of flat, dusty dirt flats and rolling desert hills, offering unlimited space for rigs of all sizes. Vault toilets are available in certain sections near the main OHV staging areas.
Stoddard Valley OHV Edge Dirt Lot
A wide-open, unpaved staging area situated behind local hotels on the boundary of the Stoddard Valley Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Off-Highway Vehicle area. This location offers ample space for self-contained rigs, though the approach road is heavily rutted and bumpy. Highly convenient access to nearby restaurants and highway services makes it a useful stopover for off-grid travelers.
Stonehouse Trail Camp
A primitive wilderness hike-in camp situated along the Middle Fork Lytle Creek Trail in the Cucamonga Wilderness. Accessible only via a challenging foot trail, this shaded canyon spot offers a historic stone structure ruin, creek access, and isolated wilderness camping under large trees. A wilderness permit and trailhead pass are required.
Strawberry Peak Road Dispersed
This scenic Forest Service road near Strawberry Peak offers dispersed camping opportunities nestled within the San Bernardino National Forest. The route features paved access that transitions to unpaved sections, providing excellent views of the surrounding mountains.
Summit OHV Trailhead Road
This National Forest road corridor provides dispersed camping and staging opportunities near the Summit OHV Trailhead in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Sunfair Lake Bed East Point
A dispersed camping point on the eastern portion of the Sunfair Dry Lake Bed, offering open desert camping on flat ground.
Sunfair Lake Bed South Point
A dispersed camping point located in the southern section of the Joshua Tree North BLM area, close to the dry lake bed access.
SV2614 Dispersed Camping
A quiet desert dispersed camping area located near Fairview Mountain, accessible via sandy dirt roads.
Switzer Park Picnic Area
A paved day-use picnic area located within the San Bernardino National Forest near Lake Arrowhead. This site is designated for day-use only, and overnight parking or camping is prohibited.
Sycamore Flat Campground
A small, basic Forest Service developed campground located in Angeles National Forest along Big Rock Creek Road. The area offers simple overnight sites with picnic tables and fire rings under partial shade. It serves as a quiet stopover near Devils Punchbowl, though visitors should bring their own water and remain aware of local vandalism.
Table Mountain Campground
Located in the Angeles National Forest near Wrightwood, this developed campground offers paved spurs, vault toilets, and seasonal potable water amidst a scenic pine forest. Campsites range from open meadow spots to shaded, hilly settings, serving as an excellent base for hiking and exploring the scenic San Gabriel Mountains.
Tanglewood Group Campground
Tanglewood Group Campground offers a rustic mountain escape in the pine-covered slopes above Big Bear Lake. This single large-group site accommodates up to 40 people and eight vehicles, making it ideal for large family gatherings or group events. Access is via a dirt and gravel road. The site features multiple tables, a campfire circle, and grills. Vault toilets are on-site, but visitors must pack in their own drinking water and pack out all trash.
Tent Peg Group Campground
Tent Peg Group Campground is a semi-primitive, pine-forested retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest, ideal for large families or groups. Located near several popular off-road vehicle routes like the Crab Flat Loop and Redonda Ridge Trail, it offers excellent recreation options. The campground is accessed via a dirt forest road that is generally passable for most vehicles in dry conditions, and is situated about six miles from Green Valley Lake.
Third Stream Crossing Trail Camp
A scenic hike-in backcountry campsite situated along Middle Fork Lytle Creek in the Cucamonga Wilderness.
Thomas Hunting Grounds
A scenic forest service road corridor located in the San Bernardino National Forest. It offers quiet, shaded dispersed sites easily accessible for standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Thorndike Campground
A small, secluded national park campground situated in a high pinyon pine and juniper forest. This primitive site offers a rustic mountain setting with basic amenities, serving as an excellent base for hiking nearby peak trails.
Thurman Flats Picnic Area
A developed day-use picnic area managed by the US Forest Service along Highway 38. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited.
Tip Top Mountain Spur B Dispersed
This native-material dirt spur offers quiet, secluded dispersed camping opportunities within the San Bernardino National Forest. High-clearance vehicles are recommended due to the unpaved surface, though it remains open to motorized use year-round.
Trail Fork Trail Camp
A primitive, hike-in wilderness trail camp located along the San Bernardino Divide Trail near Trail Fork Springs.
Trona Highway Rest Stop
A paved roadside rest stop located off East Trona Outer Highway, equipped with public restrooms, picnic tables, and a water supply. It provides a convenient pull-off for tired travelers to rest for the night, though the water source is unverified for drinking.
Trona Pinnacles BLM Loop
A unique geological corridor winding through spectacular tufa spires rising from the desert basin. Dozens of highly scenic dirt pullouts line the main loop road, offering immersive views of the surrounding mountains and unique hoodoo formations.
Twin Hills Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed desert camping along Twin Hills Road on Bureau of Land Management land near Adelanto, offering wide-open space with easy access to the nearby El Mirage area. The terrain is flat and sandy, suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet stopover.
Upper Lytle Creek Divide
A scenic unpaved forest road corridor within the San Bernardino National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities along the route with mountain backdrops.
Urban Stealth Parking (Seneca Road)
An informal parking area at the terminus of Seneca Road, directly adjacent to a retail shopping center in Victorville. This spot transitions from pavement to a short dirt stretch, offering a quick stopover but suffering from high visibility, local traffic noise, and potential security issues.
Van Dusen Creek & Holcomb Valley Dispersed Camping
Situated north of Big Bear Lake, this scenic forest corridor offers numerous dispersed camping opportunities near the popular Pinnacles climbing area. The main dirt access roads, Van Dusen Creek (3N07) and Holcomb Valley (3N16), are generally passable for standard vehicles in dry weather, but auxiliary spurs like 3N76 quickly become rugged, requiring high clearance and four-wheel drive. Campers should expect moderate off-road traffic during summer weekends and must obtain a California Campfire Permit for any stove use. High-clearance vehicles will find excellent, secluded pine-shaded clearings with easy access to hiking and climbing trails.
Van Winkle Mountain Dispersed Camping Area
Spacious primitive camping sites set against the scenic backdrop of Van Winkle Mountain in the Mojave Desert. Accessible via unpaved sandy tracks off Kelbaker Road, this area features several large, flat parking circles suitable for vans, small RVs, and short trailers. The environment is quiet and open, offering panoramic desert views and convenient access to local hiking trails.
Vanlife & Skoolie Campground - Nomad Community
A private, reservation-only community campground situated on five acres near Joshua Tree National Park. Specially tailored for campervans, school bus conversions, and mobile nomads, it features shared social areas, a co-working space, and hosted weekly activities.
Verdugo Pines Bible Camp
A private retreat center located along Ball Flat Road. This facility is privately owned and does not offer public overnight camping or parking.
Via Vista Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed desert camping along Via Vista Road on BLM-managed land east of Apple Valley.
Walk-In Campsite 14
A scenic walk-in campsite situated near dramatic rock formations, offering a classic desert camping experience.
Walk-In Campsite 15
A designated walk-in campsite nestled among the iconic monzogranite boulders of Joshua Tree National Park.
Warm Springs Dispersed Area
A rustic dispersed camping area nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering a secluded mountain setting near Lake Arrowhead.
White Tank Campground
White Tank Campground is a scenic, first-come, first-served destination nestled among the iconic giant granite boulders of Joshua Tree National Park. The campground offers incredible access to nearby hiking trails, including Arch Rock and Heart Rock. However, because trails are accessed directly through the campground, campsites experience high foot traffic and noise from day-users. Sites are tight and uneven, making them best suited for campervans and small rigs.
Whitewater Canyon Road Dispersed
A scenic desert corridor running north into the canyon. Dispersed camping is prohibited on the lower sections bordering private or conservancy boundaries, but is allowed in multiple pullouts along the public land sections. High-clearance vehicles are recommended for the pullouts, which offer panoramic canyon walls but no facilities.
Whitewater Preserve Campground
An incredible desert preserve oasis offering clean, peaceful parking lot camping for smaller rigs. Camping is free for up to three nights per month, but visitors must check in with rangers before 5 PM to receive a gate code. Guests have access to flushing toilets, potable water, and scenic hiking trails.
Wild Horse Equestrian Campground
A unique pine-forested campground specifically equipped with horse corrals and direct trail access for equestrian campers. Features single and double sites, with standard campground tables, campfire rings, and close proximity to the San Gorgonio Wilderness.
Wildhorse Meadow Forest Road
Dispersed camping corridor situated along Wildhorse Meadow in San Bernardino National Forest. The native dirt and gravel road is typically accessible to passenger vehicles during dry periods.
Wildrose Campground
A free, primitive National Park Service campground in Death Valley featuring 23 first-come, first-served sites. Standard amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and trash disposal, although potable water can be unreliable or capped. Accessible by passenger vehicles, the narrow mountain access roads and compact layout make it unsuitable for rigs over 25 feet.
World Beater Cabin
A historic backcountry stone cabin located along the rugged Pleasant Canyon loop in the Panamint Range. It offers a unique rustic shelter for adventurous travelers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wright Mine OHV Dispersed
A dirt forest corridor in the San Bernardino National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. This area is heavily utilized for OHV recreation and is located near Big Pine Flat.
Yellow Post #2 (Grout Creek)
Yellow Post #2 is a designated, free dispersed campsite located in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake. Accessible via Grout Creek Road, this single-rig site features a cleared area with a campfire ring, surrounded by scenic pine forest. This quiet spot offers excellent privacy and a rustic wilderness experience.
Yellow Post #27
A quiet, designated dispersed campsite nestled in the pine forest along Skyline Drive.
Yellow Post #30
A scenic designated dispersed yellow post campsite nestled in the pine forest along Kidd Creek Road, offering a rustic experience with a stone fire ring.
Yellow Post #33
Official designated Yellow Post site #33 located along Little Bear Spring Road. This single-campsite spot features a fire ring and picnic table in a quiet, forested area.
Yellow Post #34
Yellow Post #34 is a designated free dispersed campsite located in the scenic pine forests of San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake.
Yellow Post #5
Official designated Yellow Post site #5 located off Little Bear Spring Road. Provides a quiet, single-vehicle campsite in a serene pine forest setting.
Yellow Post #54
Yellow Post #54 offers a designated dispersed campsite tucked away in the San Bernardino National Forest along Wildhorse Spur.
Yellow Post #7
This designated yellow post campsite offers a secluded pine forest setting near the Big Pine Flat area of San Bernardino National Forest.
Yellow Post 31
A designated yellow post campsite located in the San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake. Yellow post sites offer a rustic dispersed camping experience but are restricted to designated campsites to protect the watershed and reduce fire risk. The site features a campfire ring and a picnic table, and is accessible via forest roads that may require high clearance.
Yellow Post Site #25
A designated dispersed camping spot located along Mill Creek Road. This site features a fire ring and a picnic table nestled among mature trees. Camping is limited to the immediate vicinity of the yellow post.
Yellow Post Site #26
A scenic designated dispersed site located off the spur road leading to Boulder Group Camp. Shaded by dense pines, this spot offers a rustic camping experience with a fire ring and picnic table.
Yellow Post Site #6
A designated dispersed camping spot located along Cienega Larga Road. Part of the local national forest system, this site provides a rustic camping experience equipped with a basic fire ring and picnic table.
Yermo Commercial Roadside Parking
Informal dirt lots situated near service stations and travel plazas along Meadow Grove Road in Yermo. These spots are frequently utilized by trucks and travelers seeking a free, convenient overnight stop near highway services. Expect bright lights and heavy traffic sounds throughout the night.
Yucca Valley Stealth Pull-offs
Suburban pull-offs along unpaved dirt tracks adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Overnight stays in this area are highly sensitive due to adjacent homes.
Zanja Peak Trailhead Pull-Off
A basic roadside pull-off near the Zanja Peak trailhead, primarily suitable for day-use parking as overnight stays are prohibited.