Cuddeback Road Dispersed Camping

Flat, open desert and a washboard mile off the highway set the tone at Cuddeback Road Dispersed Camping, a BLM site on the high desert floor near places to camp near Red Mountain. The access road is manageable for large rigs. One camper successfully brought a 43-foot fifth wheel out without issue, and a 21-foot travel trailer posed no difficulty either, so big vehicles have a reasonable shot here.

The camping area itself is wide and flat, with open sightlines across the surrounding desert and off-road vehicle trails branching out in multiple directions. Highway 395 is visible and audible from camp, so expect some road noise. Temperatures swing hard in this desert environment, dropping into the mid-30s on winter nights even after warm days. Summer heat, on the other hand, can cut stays short.

The site has a litter problem worth knowing about before you go. Jules D. puts it plainly: "Toilet paper islands with poop mountains are not conducive to enjoying the land." Illegal black tank dumping has been reported by multiple visitors. Pack out everything, and come prepared with your own waste management. No hookups or facilities are available on site. Nearby, Cuddeback Road BLM Dispersed (US 395) sits just to the west and is worth checking as an alternative if this area is occupied or conditions have worsened. Campers who go in with eyes open and respect for the land will find a wide, uncrowded place to spend a night under the Mojave sky.