Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Long Valley Campground
Long Valley Campground is situated near Bakersfield, California, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and open spaces. Temperatures in the area can range from 30°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Lake Isabella and the Kern River, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking.
Description
Overview
Long Valley Campground is a remote, primitive campground located within Chimney Peak Recreation Area and is cherry stemmed out of Domelands Wilderness. The campground contains 13 sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and primitive pit toilets. There is no potable water at the campground. The Volpe Trail, a 3-mile unmaintained route that provides access to the South Fork of the Kern River within Domelands Wilderness, starts at the end of the campground road near site 13.
Location
Long Valley Campground is located in California
Directions
Follow highway CA-178 approximately 30 miles east of the town of Lake Isabella and turn north onto Canebreak Road. Follow this graded dirt road approximately 9 miles to the prominent junction of Canebrake and Long Valley/ Chimney Basin Roads. Turn left on Long Valley/ Chimney Basin Road and follow it to Long Valley Campgound. The campground will be on the left after approximately 8 miles. The campground access road is two miles long and typically requires a high clearance 4x4 vehicle.
Address
Bureau of Land Management
Bakersfield Field Office
3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Coordinates
35.8439 N
118.16162 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Headquarters Campground
2 hrs 21 min away
Gold Ledge Campground
2 hrs 29 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 2 min from Bakersfield
- 3 hrs 59 min from Visalia
- 4 hrs 7 min from Hanford
- 4 hrs 29 min from Fresno
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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