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BLM Barstow - Dispersed Camp Area
About This Campground
Bureau of Land Management
Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping. Most of the remainder of public lands are open to dispersed camping, as long as it does not conflict with other authorized uses or in areas posted "closed to camping," or in some way adversely…
Location
BLM Barstow - Dispersed Camp Area is located in California
Coordinates
35.06188911835785 N
116.98465236871182 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Rugged area, super windy
We stayed 3 nights, we might've stayed longer but the wind was terrible. We didn't explore much at all

Especially great for off-roaders!
Dirt Biking heaven! Our friends brought their toy-haulers and we played in the desert for a few nights. The weather was pretty good for November. Plenty of space to have 2 RV’s, a van, and a few guests. Definitely head over to Slash-X cafe if you get a chance and grab a beer while listening to live…
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Desert Dispersed Camping
This is a popular camping site for OHV riders during the winter. There are several sites at this location that each can hold 5-7 RVs. Each of the sites has a primitive fire ring, but there is no wood in the area, so bring your own. There are no toilets or water either.
It is the desert, so it gets…
Location
BLM Barstow - Dispersed Camp Area is located in California
Coordinates
35.06188911835785 N
116.98465236871182 W