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Dispersed on 120 near Benton

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A dirt road off the northeast side of Highway 120 climbs a boulder-strewn hill to a split layout with roughly four sites on each side, plus turnarounds at both ends. No water or services on site. One reviewer made the rocky incline without difficulty in a Subaru Forester towing a 13-foot trailer, though a large RV would likely struggle. Animal tracks were visible around the area, and AT&T cell coverage held up well. Those exploring camping near Benton will find this spot suits self-contained rigs and campers comfortable with unpaved access and no hookups.

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Map & DirectionsDispersed on 120 near Benton is located in California near Benton

Dispersed Camping

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37.853165100000005 N
118.60063009999999 W

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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.

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Matthew B.

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Reviewed Mar. 31, 2026

Beautiful overnight between Benton and Mammoth Lake

A dirt road on the ne side of 120 about 12 miles from Benton leads to a hill covered with boulders and trees. Truly beautiful. Windy. Lots of animal tracks. Super quiet but that may be because 120 is supposed to be closed but isn't. The only difficult part is getting up a short rocky incline. I made it easily in a Forester towing a 13 ft fiberglass trailer. At the top of the hill you can go left or right. Both sides have sites(maybe 4 each way). There are turnarounds on both sides but I wouldn't bring a big rv up here. We had the whole place to ourselves on a Monday at the end of March. No water or services but ATT service was strangely good.

Month of VisitMarch