Within BLM Land — Eagle Lake Field Office, Dawn Drive to Schaffer Mountain provides dispersed camping access through a drive-in format. The Bureau of Land Management oversees this camping area, which sits in the high desert terrain outside Litchfield.
Campers reach this spot via Dawn Drive, with the road leading toward Schaffer Mountain's base. Shaffer Mountain lies just over a mile to the west. The dispersed format means no designated sites or facilities, requiring self-contained camping equipment. Visitors should prepare for variable road conditions and pack out all waste per BLM regulations.
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Map & DirectionsDawn Drive to Schaffer Mountain is located in California near Litchfield
Coordinates
40.43728492 N
120.2979645 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/18/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Reno, NV
- 1 hr 55 min from Carson City, NV
- 2 hrs 42 min from Redding, CA
