Wind-sheltered by the rock formations surrounding it, this free BLM dispersed site in camping areas outside Alabama Hills sits just off the main road with two marked spots, each with a fire ring and room for multiple vehicles. Access is straightforward on a small road with a few bolted rock climbs along it. One reviewer noted a standard Subaru Crosstrek and Honda CRV made it in without difficulty, though another flags that 4WD is advisable. Nearby options include Alabama Hills Dispersed Camping #2 a short distance to the southwest. Bring firewood, as no services are available on site.
Description
The Alabama Hills are a formation of rounded rocks and eroded hills set between the jagged peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the geologically complex Inyo Mountains. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago.
Alabama Hills camping offers touring film sites, photography, rock climbing, exploring natural arches, and viewing the swaths of wildflowers that bloom every spring. Horseback riding and mountain biking are popular activities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAlabama Hills Dispersed Campsite is located in California near Alabama Hills
Coordinates
36.584681 N
118.113845 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/20/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/20/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 7/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 7/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 7/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 19 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 4 hrs 22 min from Visalia, CA
- 4 hrs 30 min from Hanford, CA
- 4 hrs 52 min from Fresno, CA
