High clearance vehicles navigate the pothole-riddled access road that runs parallel to a similar route, allowing drivers to alternate between paths to avoid the worst sections. This Bureau of Land Management dispersed site sits about half a mile uphill from where GPS typically directs visitors, positioned just past a rock formation on the right side of the road.
Campers find minimal vegetation in this desert location, with next to no natural shade available. The site accommodates big rigs and allows campfires and alcohol, though visitors must bring all supplies since no amenities exist on-site. Recent visitors report seeing few other campers, with one noting only a single other group during their stay. Pets are not permitted at this free camping area, which works well for travelers needing an overnight stop while exploring campgrounds around Red Mountain.
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Map & DirectionsMonarch-Rand Mine is located in California near Red Mountain
Coordinates
35.19775227020277 N
117.47879357720093 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
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.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 2 hrs 38 min from Los Angeles, CA
- 3 hrs 12 min from Oxnard, CA
- 3 hrs 17 min from Visalia, CA
