Free and drive-in accessible, Red Rock Road Pull Out sits on BLM land near Doyle, California, and functions primarily as an overnight stop for travelers moving between US 395 and the Sierra Nevada corridor. The pull-out itself is roughly tennis-court-sized, with a few large ruts on one side and an uneven surface that campers should account for when leveling a trailer. A 32-foot trailer with a 4x4 tow vehicle has made it through without issue, though walking the road first is worth the extra few minutes.
Highway noise is a consistent factor here. Traffic runs through most of the night, with trucks and trains audible at intervals, though it tends to thin out considerably after dark. Litter has been noted by multiple visitors, including scattered debris near the pull-out. The red rock formations visible from camp are within a 10-minute walk to the base, and the Red Rock Trail continues up from there, though the ascent is steep with loose dirt underfoot. "Highway traffic most of the night; but private and no other campers intruded," notes H S., which captures the trade-off accurately.
At roughly 4,500 feet elevation, overnight temperatures can drop sharply, particularly in spring and early winter. The site has no facilities, but cell service is available, and the BLM designation means pets and alcohol are permitted. Campers looking for developed amenities or wooded sites can find places to camp near Doyle, or consider Chilcoot Family Campground to the west for a more structured overnight.
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Map & DirectionsRed Rock Road Pull Out is located in California near Doyle
Public CampgroundCoordinates
39.909511303721786 N
120.01085915691789 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/4/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
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Drive Time
- 32 min from Reno, NV
- 56 min from Carson City, NV
- 2 hrs 33 min from Yuba City, CA
- 2 hrs 36 min from Chico, CA
