The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Dispersed Camping near Orland, CA

8 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.

Search destinations
    Add dates

    Free dispersed camping options surround Orland, California, primarily on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands with the Olive Pit Dispersed Lot and Perry Riffle Trailhead serving as popular free camping spots. The Olive Pit Dispersed Lot provides overnight parking for self-contained vehicles in Corning, about 20 minutes south of Orland, while Perry Riffle Trailhead offers more traditional dispersed camping near the Sacramento River. Additional remote sites can be found at Fischer Dispersed Campground and Humbug Summit Dispersed area, though these require longer drives from Orland. Most of these areas follow standard BLM regulations with the typical 14-day camping limit enforced throughout the region.

    Access roads to dispersed sites vary significantly, with some requiring high-clearance vehicles, particularly for reaching Humbug Summit and Fischer areas. The Perry Riffle Trailhead can be reached via paved roads, making it accessible for most vehicles. Seasonal conditions affect accessibility, with some forest roads becoming impassable during winter or heavy rain periods. Most sites lack amenities such as drinking water, toilets, or designated fire rings. The Olive Pit lot prohibits fires completely, while Perry Riffle allows them. A visitor to Perry Riffle noted that "it's just a gravel parking lot, but it's quiet, peaceful, and about a 2 min walk from the river." Another camper mentioned that "the manager comes by daily" at Perry Riffle, indicating regular patrol of the area.

    These backcountry areas offer varying degrees of seclusion and natural features. The Sacramento River provides opportunities for cooling off during hot summer months near Perry Riffle, while the mountainous Humbug Summit area offers more remote forest camping. Wildlife sightings are common, with one camper reporting seeing "great horned owl, fox, then cows in the morning" at Perry Riffle. The Olive Pit Dispersed Lot, though essentially a parking lot behind a store, provides convenience with nearby amenities. "Very safe and heavily trafficked location. Lots of travelers here spending the evening," noted one camper. Most dispersed sites in the region have no cell service, limited or no toilet facilities, and require campers to pack out all waste and bring their own water supply.

    Lassen Volcanic National Park Camping Guide - The Complete Guide

    Get the guide now

    View Guide

    Best Dispersed Campgrounds near Orland (8)

    Filters    Tent onlyRVDispersedCabinGlampingPetsEquestrian

      1. Perry Riffle Trailhead

      3.8(8)38mi from OrlandRVs, Tents

      "Easy access via paved road. Very bucolic area. Lots of trails. Sacramento River is within walking distance. Pit toilet, no water or other services."

      "This is just a gravel parking lot, but it's quiet, peaceful, and about a 2 min walk from the river. Several horse and hiking trails start from here. There's a pit toilet, garbage, and recycling."

      2. Boardman Ridge Campground

      3.0(1)44mi from Orland

      3. Grizzly Flat Dispersed Campground

      2.0(1)43mi from Orland
      Check Availability

      4. Fischer Dispersed Campground

      Be the first to review37mi from OrlandRVs, Tents
      Check Availability

      5. Rogers Cow Camp

      1.0(1)46mi from Orland

      6. Pine Ridge Camp

      Be the first to review42mi from OrlandTents

      7. Indian Valley Resevoir North Boat Ramp

      Be the first to review45mi from Orland

      8. Humbug Summit Dispersed

      Be the first to review48mi from Orland
    View all 8 campgrounds

    2026 Explorer Giveaway

    Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

    Enter to Win

    Orland Contest

    Enter to Win

    Drive Time

    Recent Free Dispersed Camping Photos near Orland, CA

    6 Photos of 8 Orland Campgrounds

    Dispersed Camping Reviews near Orland, CA

    9 Reviews of 8 Orland Campgrounds

    • Sadie P.
      Feb. 24, 2025

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Ok for a parking lot

      The good. Managers are there daily. Dumping trash and cleaning the pit toilet.

      The bad. Managers are there daily being passive aggressive in reminding you they can kick you out, walking around looking in the same vehicles (even yours as you stand there) and writing down plate numbers. They like to remind you of the 14 day in 365 day limit for the region, not just here. They like to talk about their database and what will happen if you try to camp somewhere else and they love complaining about tent campers outside the parking lot. Also, no fires, ever.

      That being said. Blm law enforcement they claim to have in their pocket reminds everyone that tent camping is allowed outside the parking lot.

      It is clean though, the rivers is blah and turkey hunters might fire off next to you but walk the road. Plenty of trails, beautiful meadows, horseback riders seen regularly. Quiet at night usually to. If not tell the managers, they’ll get right on that lol.

      I won’t go again but that’s not because of the CG.

      Details: Law Enforcement does visit, they are nice Locals are a problem Be prepared for management complaints, not camper complaints Town is 20 minutes away Free stay with a weird 14 day regional rule, inquire with management

    • Al L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 13, 2025

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Overnight @ Perry Riffle

      Easy access via paved road. Very bucolic area. Lots of trails. Sacramento River is within walking distance. Pit toilet, no water or other services.

    • Ibeya A.
      Aug. 26, 2025

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Great spot for a short stop over

      This is just a gravel parking lot, but it's quiet, peaceful, and about a 2 min walk from the river. Several horse and hiking trails start from here. There's a pit toilet, garbage, and recycling. We enjoyed our stay for one night, but I wouldn't want to stay here for more than a few days. It was roasting in August; the river was a nice way to cool off.

    • Grant M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 2, 2026

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Cows, Coyotes, & Cute

      We visited in early June, and you could tell the season was starting to pick up. There were several RVs, trailers, cars, and groups of people coming and going throughout our stay. Thankfully, everyone was friendly and respectful, creating a great atmosphere.

      At first, I thought the campsite would be too close to Interstate 5, but once you make the drive in, the highway noise becomes minimal. You can barely hear it. The area feels fairly secluded, although the parking lot itself is very open and doesn’t offer much privacy from neighboring campers.

      Having bathrooms and trash service was a fantastic amenity and something I’m not always used to finding at spots like this. There is some tree cover, but by early June the daytime sun was already getting quite warm. Fortunately, the evenings cooled off nicely and were very comfortable.

      The bugs were a little bad during our stay, but our Thermacell handled them well. Starlink worked great, and there was enough sun exposure for solid solar charging during the day.

      Access is easy, with paved roads nearly the entire way.

      I’m giving this spot four stars. It’s a comfortable and convenient place to stay, but the immediate views aren’t particularly spectacular. However, a short walk from camp rewards you with some beautiful prairie-style scenery that is well worth exploring.

    • IThe Dyrt PRO User
      May. 23, 2025

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Nice place for a night or two

      Nice spot near the river. We stayed in a tent and just pitched it adjacent to the car park. The ranger came by in the morning just had a little look around and left. Didn’t bother anyone

    • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 4, 2025

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Simple but clean and nice level sites with picnic tables

      Just staying one night on my way to Nevada but this is an easy location with decent cell service and a clean bathroom and garbage receptacles in a hiking and equestrian area

    • J
      Jun. 9, 2021

      Grizzly Flat Dispersed Campground

      True Dispersed Camping

      My wife and I were going to camp here but she was a little spooked by the amount of bears we saw on the trail to the campsite. This area was also decimated by wild fire recently and a large percentage of the forest is charred. We ended up passing this site up, but it looks like it is a cool spot. FYI the areas surrounding this site are not too suitable if looking for a hotel. We ended up driving a considerable distance down to Sonoma and continued on our honeymoon with wine tasting.

    • cThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 18, 2023

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Safe, simple amenities

      Pitched 2 tents on asphalt. 3 other cars here. Picnic tables and an outhouse. Saw/heard great horned owl, fox, then cows in the morning.

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 29, 2025

      Perry Riffle Trailhead

      Easy overnight

      Easy enough for an overnight heading from OR to the Bay Area. Bathrooms were locked. A few other people also there, one looked semi-permanent.

    Guide to Orland

    Several free dispersed camping options exist within driving distance of Orland, California. The Olive Pit Dispersed Lot in Corning offers overnight parking for RVs and vehicles with a 4.25 rating. While technically a parking lot behind a store, it provides a safe, level area with nearby amenities including restaurants and shopping. Perry Riffle Trailhead, about 20 miles north, offers more traditional dispersed camping with picnic tables, a pit toilet, and garbage disposal. Located near the Sacramento River with access to hiking and equestrian trails, it enforces a 14-day limit within a 365-day period for the region.

    Farther afield, campers seeking more remote backcountry sites can find Fischer Dispersed Campground where fires are permitted but no facilities are provided. Humbug Summit Dispersed, located east in the mountains, offers free primitive camping with pet access but no amenities. A visitor noted that Perry Riffle is "just a gravel parking lot, but it's quiet, peaceful, and about a 2 min walk from the river." Prepare accordingly as most dispersed sites in the area lack drinking water, toilets, and trash service, though they generally permit pets and some allow campfires when restrictions are not in effect.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Orland, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Orland, CA is Perry Riffle Trailhead with a 3.8-star rating from 8 reviews.

    What is the best site to find dispersed camping near Orland, CA?

    TheDyrt.com has all 8 dispersed camping locations near Orland, CA, with real photos and reviews from campers.

    Keep Exploring

    2. View all California cities for camping