Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Snaggletooth Primitive RV Camp
About
Bureau of Land Management
Snaggletooth Primitive Camp sits on the southwest corner of the Chemehuevi Mountains and serves as the staging area for backpackers. Due to its location just off of U.S. Highway 95, and in close proximity to the town of Needles, it is a popular spot for seasonal visitors looking for a place to stop for the night. However, due to the surrounding scenic qualities and the openness of the area, many visitors who may have only intended to stop for just one night find themselves staying for a week.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Desert with a view
Very nice spot just off route 91. Still in the desert but with some rock formations/ Mountains. There are a lot of spots, some marked. No uminities, no fire pits to grill. We liked it because we were completly alone. The ground is big and offers a few places reachable for 4x4 that are more excluded.
Very nice and relaxing
I wanted to see the country so climbed up to the ridge…beautiful view and I got cell service on my Canadian Telus mobility as soon as I got to the top of the ridge…stayed and enjoyed the scenery and got out of the wind…some nice caves up there
Gorgeous spot to relax and take in a sunset or two
I ended up here after the place I had originally intended to stay didn't work out, and I am so glad I did. Yes, the front of this camping area, right off the highway, has a ton of trash. But it doesn't take much driving to get past it, and once you do you end up with a beautiful view of mountains and horizon. The highlight was watching the sun set behind the mountains.
The campground: The road leading back is dirt and gravel, and it does have some ruts and a few big dips. It was a jarring ride, but ultimately my crossover did fine. Some of the sites do have markers with numbers; I was back near marker #6 where I found a clean, flat gravel space to park for the night. There were only two other campers, both closer to the front, and we were all able to be very spaced out. The noise from the highway was minimal, just an occasional low rumble. I felt pretty comfortable traveling on my own there, but there is very little privacy because everything is so wide open. I think if someone had parked closer to me, I would have felt like everything I was doing was on display and would have been less comfortable.
The area: This place is right off of highway 95, and your closest gas/food is about 20 miles away (Needles, CA). Needles tends to have pretty pricey gas, so I recommend you have as close to a full tank before you head down or up 95.
Booking: Primitive camping on public land: no booking, no fee, no assigned spots.
Cell service: I have Verizon and this is maybe the best cell service I have ever had.
Location
Snaggletooth Primitive RV Camp is located in California
Directions
From Needles, CA, take U.S. Highway 95 south approx. 17 miles to BLM Route NS267. Turn right onto NS267 and the camping area will be on both sides of the route.
Coordinates
34.593269 N
114.636324 W