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Bell Mountain Road

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Bell Mountain Road offers dispersed camping near the Mojave Desert terrain. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Mojave River and the San Bernardino National Forest.

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Location

Dispersed Camping

Bell Mountain Road is located in California

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Coordinates

34.6487131 N
117.2278921 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 3/17/26
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    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 3/17/26
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    Good Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/17/26

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 3/17/26
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 3/17/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/17/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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5 Reviews

Fa B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Mar. 7, 2026

Quiet at night until practice shooters show up

Beautiful, quiet site with plenty of space but it is VERY windy with trash flying everywhere. It also seems to function as an illegal dumping site for couches, appliances …

Practice shooters at night and early am nearby are also not the most reassuring and the main reason for our decision to skip staying over the weekend.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Bell Mountain Road by Fa B., March 7, 2026
Karsyn P.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2026

Lots of space

This is a big area right off the 15 with plenty of space to have a good time. We pulled in at night and passed a few other people camping, but there are so many little roads/trails around we had no problem finding a spot. We woke up on a Saturday morning to people shooting around 7am. It seems like the classic dispersed spot with scattered trash and broken glass from shooting practice, but with the spring flowers it was very beautiful and really quiet at night :) it worked great for what we needed, a spot to break up our long drive.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Bell Mountain Road by Karsyn P., February 28, 2026
  • Review photo of Bell Mountain Road by Karsyn P., February 28, 2026
HOWARD S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 5, 2025

Quite, lots of space for dispersed camping

We didn't follow the directions all the way to the pin, there was plenty of parking on the way. There is some garbage, target shooting in the distance and the occasional maniac driving through too fast and kicking up lots of dust. Generally it was quiet.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Bell Mountain Road by HOWARD S., April 5, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Bell Mountain Campground by road?

Bell Mountain Campground is accessed via Bell Mountain Road. However, it's important to note that you don't necessarily need to drive all the way to the end of the road to find camping spots. There are plenty of suitable parking and camping areas along the way before reaching the actual campground pin location. The road may have some traffic, particularly trucks at night, so drive cautiously.

Where is Bell Mountain Campground located in California?

Bell Mountain Campground is located in a remote area of California accessible via Bell Mountain Road. The campground sits at the end of this road, offering dispersed camping opportunities in a rustic setting. While the exact coordinates aren't specified, it appears to be situated in a somewhat isolated area that offers primitive camping experiences away from developed facilities.

What camping facilities are available at Bell Mountain?

Bell Mountain offers primitive, dispersed camping with no developed facilities. This is a true backcountry camping experience without amenities like restrooms, potable water, or designated sites. Some trash has been reported in the area. The environment includes occasional background noise from target shooting and vehicle traffic on the dirt road. Expect a rustic experience where you'll need to pack in all supplies and pack out all waste.

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