Mojave · California
Mojave Desert Van Camping
High desert BLM land with room to disappear. Hot springs canyons, Joshua tree forests, and free camping measured in square miles, not campsites.
3 verified spots · 2 free · van-tested notes on every one
BLM — Lucerne Valley Desert
Massive open desert. Easy 2WD access on most roads. Great for multi-day stays away from crowds.
Trona Pinnacles — BLM
Camp for free among 500+ tufa spires straight out of a sci-fi set (they've filmed several here). 14-day limit.…
Red Rock Canyon SP — Ricardo Campground
First-come sites tucked against red cliffs 2 hours from LA. $25/night includes one vehicle. The desert badland…
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