Top Free Dispersed Camping near Whitmore, CA

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Whitmore, CA (20)

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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Whitmore

27 Reviews of 20 Whitmore Campgrounds


  • Kelly V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Castle Lake Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Castle Lake Campground

    Grand view

    Road dips down but rutted and I'm low clearance so can't tell what's down there. I'm in amthe o ly pullout off the side of the road before it Dios. Awesome view. Cannot hear water the other person mentioned but also haven't walked down the road yet. 3 or 4 rigs down close by. I am in a level spot but nowhere to walk except road from here. Again, great view.

  • Claire D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 3, 2024

    31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

    Convenient dispersed site near Lassen

    Same experience as the other reviews. Arrived late Friday night on Labor Day weekend and found a spot right at the beginning of the dirt road - coming from Redding direction, turned right off of 44 onto the dirt road then took the first right. The turnoff is on Google maps and was easy to find even in the dark. Nobody else around that we saw, even given the busy weekend! Agreed with others on the road noise but it was fine. Just a few minutes from Manzanita lake. Great find!

  • Casey B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed

    A little sketchy and not much shade

    The first spot you come across is super cute with little stone sculptures in the creek and a little shelter with carpet...and then you realize it's most likely a locals party zone and homeless camp. There was a trash pile, bags of potato chips...and potatoes.

    The next spot was cleaner and near the water, but the circular "driveway" was tight and had very little space. This is where we stayed.

    The rest of the spots weren't near water and were just open fields directly in the sun.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from 31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 20, 2024

    31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

    Exactly what we needed

    About one mile south of the northwest entrance, so it’s convenient. Follow the instructions from other campers as they’re spot on. We camped to the right of the road, as we saw another camp site that was filled to the right. Tent campers will have no issues finding a spot. We didn’t venture too far down the road due to having a lower car, but we had plenty of options.

    Although you feel secluded, the highway isn’t too far, so you’ll have some road noise (nothing crazy). We did hear coyotes off in the distance, which is so cool and spooky at the same time. Bear activity was reported in the area before we arrived, so keep that in mind. Make sure to bring your buh spray!

    Will definitely stay here again if we visit the park again. Arrived June 19, left June 20.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Bogard USFS Dispersed
    Jun. 6, 2024

    Bogard USFS Dispersed

    Be very prepared for mosquitoes !

    Mosquitoes EVERYWHERE! We pulled in to the area around 6 PM on a Tuesday evening, not a single person around. We originally pulled near the little bog. When we got out we noticed TONS of mosquitoes, so we drove about a quarter to a half mile down the road and made a left. Still tons of mosquitoes, but absolutely beautiful night sky!

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping
    Jun. 5, 2024

    31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

    Very much a Nike camp area, "Just Do It

    Immediately prior to turning down road to Lassen turn in to dirt road. Again less than 50 yards on right is area to camp. Could also turn a big rig.

    A 4 wheel drive is not required, it's just a dusty road. About 100 yards further, you could walk up the road and grab some water from the stream.

    No Verizon phone or internet reception

  • Kevinae B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed
    Apr. 21, 2024

    Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed

    Secret Hideaway

    My husband and I loved this place. It was a little bumpy ride but well worth it. It was super secluded and quiet. No one else drove by at all during the two days we stayed. There was an awesome creek right next to us. FYI there was no phone service at all until you get by the school.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hat Creek Dispersed
    Oct. 27, 2023

    Hat Creek Dispersed

    Great Camping

    As one reviewer wrote, just a short run of slightly rough road to get to expansive meadows of boondocking.

  • c
    Camper-submitted photo from Christie Hill Basecamp
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Christie Hill Basecamp

    Quiet camping 4 miles outside Lassen NP

    Just off the main highway. Gravel road in. We had a Ford van that had no problem driving over the dirt and gravel road. There are sites with fire rings and relatively flat ground. Great location for dispersed camping just minutes from the southern lassen entrance.

  • Nick C.
    Camper-submitted photo from 29N22 Dispersed near Lassen NP
    Jul. 13, 2023

    29N22 Dispersed near Lassen NP

    Limited Option Near Lassen NP South Entrance

    This is a small flat area near the base of Christie Hill. The turn off of the Hwy 89 is at the McGowan SnoPark area (really just a logger's staging area). There are a handful of very rough roads one could pull off the road and camp in a tent on (or 4x4 van). For a larger RV or travel trailer, we found only one spot (40.390996,-121.540748) that was large enough to accommodate our 32 foot travel trailer. It is right along the road, but there is virtually no traffic here, so we found it acceptable. 

    I do not believe there are any good spots further down the road. A word of caution as well - the lake just beyond here (McGowan Lake) - is privately owned and gated. It is not available for camping.

  • Salvatore F.
    Camper-submitted photo from 31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 7, 2023

    31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping

    Great dispersed spot near Lassen Volcanic NP

    We found this spot based on advice of the rangers in LVNP. Overall a great place to camp if your looking for a free option to camp/boon dock very close to the park.

    Right when you turn off 44, go up a small hill, maybe 100m, then there is a clearing on the west side of the road. There is a perpendicular dirt road at the clearing (running west/east) with several spots to park a van, trailer, or even smaller RV. We saw four distinct sites where people had made fire rings—however due to the number of pine trees the ground is covered in a thick layer of pine needles— make sure you sweep at least a 20’ fire ring down to dirt around the rock pit before you make a fire. You can also hear noticeable road noise from 44 in the front spots so not super secluded.

    Many of the sites we checked (near the entrance and deeper into the woods) had bumble bees coming out of holes in the ground so be careful picking your site, particularly at night so you don’t wake up to an unpleasant surprise.

    Going further south down the main road you can find many other more hidden camping spots deeper in the forest, but the road is rougher and only suited for a 4x4.

  • c
    Camper-submitted photo from Perry Riffle Trailhead
    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.

  • Mckenna S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Trinity Lake
    Jun. 9, 2023

    North Trinity Lake

    Beautiful spot!

    This was a perfect spot for a quick one night stay as we were passing through. The coordinates were off though and it took us up to a private residence road so I would not follow that. There’s multiple side dirt roads leading down to the lake from the main road so I would just look for those. Beautiful views at night and in the morning! It was wide open with no other campers in site.

  • Karin P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Castle Lake Campground
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Castle Lake Campground

    Nice area

    As of May 31st there isn’t access to some areas as there is snow blocking the way, some areas are wet from the snow that has already melted. The toilets up at Castle Lake are still covered in snow and inaccessible. Pack in pack out. Other than that nice peaceful area, you can hear the river running, and has a nice view of Mount Shasta.

  • Aliza  N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 29N22 Dispersed near Lassen NP
    Nov. 1, 2022

    29N22 Dispersed near Lassen NP

    Dispersed camping near Lassen NP

    Lovely quiet remote dispersed camping spot. No services. On a very nice gravel road marked for winter cross country skiing. Saw a few others in the area. Most camp spots are right on the edge of the road but lots of room and plenty of privacy. Leave no trace. Pack in, pack out.

  • Jack W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed
    Sep. 26, 2022

    Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed

    Out of the way but perfect for a night

    This site is nothing special but it’s the only BLM I could find in the area. We stopped on the way up to Shasta. You don’t need ground clearance or 4wd to get there. Lots of space, there will certainly be a place for you when you pull in. Only one or two other campers were there when we stayed. Nice place

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Hat Creek Dispersed
    Aug. 19, 2022

    Hat Creek Dispersed

    Hat Creek Dispersed

    Go past Cave Campground take 1st left over bridge. Goto end of road after bridge look left. Go up hill. Road is rough only to top then levels out. Footbridge to main campground found midway in creek. Take creek trail. Bathrooms, garbage, water available at main campground. 1 bar lte AT&T.

  • k
    Camper-submitted photo from Bogard USFS Dispersed
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Bogard USFS Dispersed

    Perfect Getaway

    The campsite was very easy to find, but also very secluded. When we arrived, only 3 other sites were taken. We met a very kind older woman who had been there a while & said that not many people know this place exists, so it doesn’t get very busy. The campsite was well kept. We had a picnic table, campfire & plenty of trees for our hammocks. I left my dog’s food out one afternoon & a chipmunk got to it but other than that, we had no issues with wildlife!

  • Ryan Z.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Trinity Lake
    Jul. 9, 2021

    North Trinity Lake

    Not accessible

    The coordinates and GPS lead to a random part of the highway surrounded by hills. Not real or inaccessible in vehicle, lake may be dried up.

  • Karen T.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Trinity Lake
    May. 24, 2021

    North Trinity Lake

    a lovely area

    • dispersed camping
    • no amenities
    • a beautiful open field with the woods in the back and Trinity lake in the front
    • you could camp in the open field or in the woods
  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Shasta Area
    Aug. 12, 2018

    Mt. Shasta Area

    Beautiful

    Shasta is breathtaking pictures can’t do it justice A place to experience lakes streams hiking camping boating snow sports water sports the great outdoors !!

  • George B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mt. Shasta Area
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Mt. Shasta Area

    A mountain that soars above

    Mt. Shasta is a place that’s beautiful from every angle. If you’re on the road or on the mountain all it does is takes your breath away.

    Stay where it’s more comfortable for you but at least go and stay and see this beauty!

    Winter time really is its best time but beware and plan ahead, a lot of the camp sites are closed in that time of year!



Guide to Whitmore

Camping near Whitmore, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the Falls Loop Trail, which leads to breathtaking waterfalls. One visitor mentioned, "The sound of the waterfalls is mesmerizing to me," highlighting the beauty of the natural surroundings.
  • Fishing: The nearby lakes provide great fishing opportunities. A camper at Butte Lake Campground noted, "The lake was great for swimming," indicating that the water is refreshing and enjoyable.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. Campers at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground have shared experiences of seeing various animals, making it a great spot for nature lovers.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Manzanita Lake Campground said, "The amenities are clean," which is a big plus for families.
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy the roomy sites that allow for privacy. A visitor at Butte Lake Campground mentioned, "Large campsite with fire pit and large trees," making it a comfortable spot for gatherings.
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful hosts. A camper at Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA remarked, "Great amenities. Very well maintained," showcasing the positive experiences with staff.

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for little to no cell reception in many areas. A camper at Manzanita Lake Campground noted, "Verizon - no coverage," so plan accordingly.
  • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground mentioned, "Most campsites were vacant, but the online reservations showed that most of the sites were booked," indicating the importance of booking ahead.
  • Weather Variability: Be ready for changing weather conditions. One camper at Summit Lake North shared, "Clouds drifted in about 2:00 p.m. each day," so pack layers.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Shaded Sites: Look for campsites that offer shade, especially during hot days. A camper at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground mentioned, "Spacious and shaded camp spots," which can help keep kids comfortable.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One family at Manzanita Lake Campground enjoyed the "kayak, cataraft, and SUP rentals," making it a fun spot for all ages.
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can make a big difference. A camper at Butte Lake Campground noted, "There are toilets but I didn't see any showers," so be prepared for limited amenities.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level, so it's good to check before parking. A reviewer at Manzanita Lake Campground mentioned, "Some pull-throughs and some back-in," indicating the need for careful site selection.
  • Bring Extra Water: Many campgrounds do not have water hookups. A camper at Butte Lake Campground advised, "There is no way to hook up a hose," so bring enough water for your stay.
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Make sure to know where the nearest dump station is located. A visitor at Mt. Lassen-Shingletown KOA appreciated the "sanitary dump," which is a helpful feature for RVers.

Camping near Whitmore, California, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot for your next outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Whitmore, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Whitmore, CA is 31N17N - North Manzanita Dispersed Camping with a 4.5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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