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Independence BLM Dispersed

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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2022

Amazing view but place is super rough

Amazing view, but the campground is gone, few spots are all ultra rough except a couple space you can squeeze in. Very rough and totally unmaintained.

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  • Review photo of Independence BLM Dispersed by Yves B., October 7, 2022
  • Review photo of Independence BLM Dispersed by Yves B., October 7, 2022
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Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 3, 2021

Free dispersed camping outside of Independence, CA

Independence is on Hwy 395 about an hour south of Bishop and about half an hour north of Alabama Hills.  Which is to say it's a great location with a lot of places to explore and hike.  

This land is a good spot to stay for a few nights while exploring the area, or if you just need a free place to sleep.  The spot we marked here is about 2 miles west of Independence, but there are a few other cleared out areas that you can camp on, just check Google satellite maps.  We didn't see anyone else camping on the BLM land while we stayed here, but we saw a lot of people driving up and down Onion Valley Rd.

The area is clean and very quiet, zero shade and zero amenities.  Please help keep it clean by packing out your trash.

Some of the dirt roads might need a high clearance vehicle but on the spot I've marked we made it fine in our 26ft motorhome.

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  • Review photo of Independence BLM Dispersed by Laura M., April 3, 2021
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Independence BLM Dispersed is located in California

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36.78113535263094 N
118.22679428486174 W

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