Free dispersed camping sits along Caliente Mountain Road in the rugged hills southeast of New Cuyama. This Bureau of Land Management area allows both pets and alcohol, making it a flexible option for groups wanting to camp without reservations or fees. The drive-in access keeps sites reachable by standard vehicles, though campers should expect minimal facilities and services.
Several established Selby Campground options lie less than a mile east for those preferring developed amenities. The dispersed setup here works well for self-sufficient campers comfortable with pack-it-in, pack-it-out principles.
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Map & DirectionsCaliente Mtn Ranch Dispersed is located in California near New Cuyama
Coordinates
35.130931450153795 N
119.85388974523626 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/20/26
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
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.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 20 min from Santa Maria, CA
- 2 hrs 30 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 39 min from San Luis Obispo, CA
- 3 hrs 40 min from Oxnard, CA
