Reservations are available at Cartago Springs, a privately managed, drive-in campground set in open terrain near a creek and lake outside Olancha. Sites accommodate RVs up to 50 feet. Pets are permitted, and pricing varies, so contacting the campground ahead of time makes sense before committing to a trip. Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground is another option in the immediate area for comparison. The open layout and water proximity give campers a starting point for exploring this stretch of the eastern Sierra Nevada foothills.
Description
Cartago Springs is right off of the 395 HWY, with beautiful panoramic views of the Sierra mountains with bright twinkling open skies at night. Just minutes from cotton wood creek and a short drive to the Alabama Hills and Mt. Whitney. Open land to park your trailer or RV. Star gaze and eat under the stars. Cartago wildlife area is a five minute walk down the road from the property. The Cartago Wildlife area is a protected wet land that homes many different birds and wild life, there are walking trails and a small pond to enjoy. The property sits near what was once the old Cartago dump. You can find beautiful colored glass, porcelains, neat items like silverware, car parts, old lighters, a pickers paradise. feel free to take any treasures you find home with you! If you like to ride, Olancha dunes is just down the road. Cactus Flats Road in Olancha will take you into the Coso Mountains where the trails are endless, the views are beautiful and the peace is surreal. Cartago Springs is a few miles north of the Mobile gas station, where they serve hot food a perfect convince for the traveler. Hope to see you soon! Other things to note Park your RV or trailer on this beautiful open lot perfectly located right off of the 395 HWY with a front row seat view of the Olancha peak mountain.It is a dirt road to get to the property. 30 Minutes from Lone Pine, Alabama Hills and Mt Whitney Portal. Enjoy the open views of the Sierra Mountains and wild life near by. Quick drive to the Sand Dunes, Cotton Wood Creek. Just minutes away from the local Mobil gas station.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCartago Springs is located in California near Olancha
Coordinates
36.325702686124174 N
118.02425698254137 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/28/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 7/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 21 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 3 hrs 24 min from Visalia, CA
- 3 hrs 32 min from Hanford, CA
- 3 hrs 54 min from Fresno, CA



