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Borax Bill Substation

Borax Bill Substation is located near California City, offering a landscape characterized by desert terrain. Temperatures can range from highs of 100°F in summer to lows of 30°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Red Rock Canyon State Park and the Mojave Desert, both offering unique geological features and hiking opportunities.

Description

State Park

Borax Bill Park has Free dry camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Power and water hook-up campsites are also available for $25/day.

Fee Info

No fees for dry camping Fee for water $10 - $20 Fee for power $25 - $40

Reservation Info

First come, first served

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Location

Borax Bill Substation is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

35.17091164 N
117.83842055 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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2 Reviews

Reviewed Feb. 29, 2024

Just soooo peaceful!!!

Office is only open th-tue, but staff roaming the area are very helpful. Dry camp the other days anywhere you want. Need tokens for showers, which you can get when office is open.

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Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Jun. 2, 2021

Out in the middle of no where....

My family would camp here once a year for 4-5 days.  It is dispersed camping, so there are no hookups or designated sites.  It is primarily for off road enthusiasts, however, we just came out here to enjoy the desert and go for walks.  We would usually go toward the end of the year when it is not so hot (Oct-Dec) and have had a variety of weather over the years.  From beautiful skies, to wind, rain and snow.  The wind always picked up in the evening, so don't forget to roll up your awning.  Our rig is a 30' bunkhouse trailer being pulled by a full size 4x4 truck.  Although you don't need 4x4 and probably any car can make it out there.  You just might have to drive slow as some of the road are pretty tore up.  The camping is all over the valley and I can't see ever showing up and not being able to find a good spot (for what it is).  There will be dust and some dirt bikes, trucks and OHV's rolling around.  You will probably hear some of them long into the night.  But I think there are areas you can go to get away from a lot of it and enjoy the stars and solitude of the desert.  As you drive in you pass a ranger station.  $10 gets you water to fill up your tanks and a pass to use their dump station.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Borax Bill Substation by Brett L., June 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Borax Bill Substation by Brett L., June 2, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Borax Bill Substation?

    Borax Bill Substation is located at 2624 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Borax Bill Substation?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Borax Bill Substation, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Borax Bill Substation?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is fair.