Off Highway 190 east of Darwin, this Bureau of Land Management dispersed camping area provides free overnight stays on public land. The access road presents challenges for larger rigs, with one camper noting the route becomes impassable partway through for RVs. Four-wheel drive or high-clearance vehicles handle the terrain better.
The site sits within the broader camp sites around BLM Land — Ridgecrest Field Office, offering the typical amenities of dispersed camping: no hookups, restrooms, or water. Campers pack in everything needed and pack out all waste. The remote location means limited cell service and requires self-sufficiency for several days.
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Location
Dispersed CampingDispersed Site off 190 - Ridgecrest BLM is located in California
Coordinates
36.31282 N
117.69175 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/17/26- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/17/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/17/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
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
- 2 hrs 41 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 3 hrs 44 min from Visalia, CA
- 3 hrs 52 min from Hanford, CA
- 4 hrs 14 min from Fresno, CA
