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Camping near California City

The California City area offers everything from private outdoor hideaways to family-friendly campgrounds.

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12 top campgrounds near California City

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Everyone’s Favorite Desert oasis

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ California City, CA
Learn more about this land:Everyone’s Favorite desert oasis. A farm of love and peace nestled in the beautiful desert. Whether you like camping or glamping the oasis is the place for you. It could be for a day, it could be for a weekend you will find everything you need, want and more. From the beautiful landscape and natural wonders to explore to the various animals and activities you’ll feel like a kid all over again.
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Soft Landing Campsite

3 sites ¡ RVs2 acres ¡ California City, CA
Undeveloped, shrubs all about, and gravelly soil. There aren't any trees, but there are no tall buildings blocking the sun raise and set on the clear horizon either. It's quiet and the a is clean, and at night the starry sky is without light pollution. It is unpaved, unfenced, with no signage. Please stay on our land and off of the neighboring properties. And please keep it beautiful-leave no trace, and if trash you find, don't leave it behind. And if you enjoy your stay, I'd love to hear about it. Send me pics of your stay! Thanks and be well. Additional information: Your in the middle of vast open space. Yet, close enough to the many conveniences that may need. For instance, the nearest market: From Dollar General Store is 14miles from your campsite. And an Auto Zoneis near there too. As well as there is the medical clinic at about 20 minutes away from the site. Dollar General: https://goo.gl/maps/UU1Sa8aBuv... Shell gas station: Shared route From 35°11'20.5"N 117°45'08.9"W to Shell, 601 California City Blvd, Mojave, CA 93501 via 20 Mule Team Pkwy and California City Blvd. 31 min (23 mi) 31 min in current traffic Avoiding tolls, Avoiding ferries 1. Head east on Cindy Dr toward Cindy Ln 2. Turn right onto Brown Rd 3. Turn left onto 20 Mule Team Pkwy 4. Turn right onto California City Blvd 5. Arrive at location: Shell For the best route in current traffic visit https://goo.gl/maps/8fmLHBLdrV... There is much to explore: Koehn Dry Lake In Desert Tortoise Natural Area is 20 miles from your site.
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THE GREAT BAR-B's RANCH

40 sites ¡ RVs, Tents80 acres ¡ California City, CA
For years we've raced the Mojave Desert, and the areas within the California City, City limits. We loved the area for racing and for camping out. This is where the sun shines about 330 days of the year and where the absolutely stunning, clear, starry skies, pop up every night. We just had to find a place for us desert-lovers. After looking all over the desert, our friend, who owned ten acres just 3.2 miles from the City limits, in East Kern County, invited us to look at his property. They called their ranch, Hi-Vista Ranch. We visited his property and after looking at many pieces of land to buy in the high desert, we knew we had found it. What sold us was that it was the only plot of land for miles, that offered a 360-degree view of fabulous desert escapes and including the wonderful city of California City. It was gorgeous. Anywhere you looked the views were extraordinary! We were sold and bought the ten acres. Subsequently we bought additional acres adjacent and contiguous to ours, including a beautiful hillside where we often parked and enjoy the magnificent visual experience that is the Alta Vista Ranch (we re-named it; meaning “high vistas” in Spanish). In recent years, we have once again re-named the ranch as the Racing Ranch, to better describe its function. It now serves as headquarters for a series of competition events, including mountain bike racing, off-road events, Pony Express rides, drone racing, running marathons; and the very popular “desert tours.” All start and end at the ranch. Moreover, the Racing Ranch serves as the main stage for two yearly music “concerts on the hills.” Also known as the “RAW FESTIVAL.” All major events are blocked off on the calendar. But when possible, we allow a portion of the campers to rent on the same days of any event. However, there are plenty of weekend and weekdays to enjoy the solitude of the ranch for Dry RV Camping. Remember, the high desert is not only magnificent, but year-round you can enjoy crisp weather in the Fall and Winter and warm temperatures in the Spring and Summer months. We often get plenty of out of the Country tourists to visit the ranch in the middle of Summer, where temperatures can reach 110 degrees. But as they say, “It’s a dry heat!”  Learn more about this land:Semi-flat and graded 10 acres available for Dry Camping, plus exclusive spots where parking is allowed also with great view. However, you must have 4WD to access these special spots. The view of the Northern desert and mountain range is truly spectacular. On clear days, from our high spot, the crown and tip of Mount Whitney can be seen. Truly a beautiful spot to just sit back and enjoy the Majesty of the Mojave Desert, or venture from there to incredible sites and locations in the desert. We also have available GPS files to use with your GPS unit to explore the desert. From ten mile loops to over 70-mile loops and longer. Ask for them. Also guided tours are available for individuals or for a group. These need to be booked in the advance.Please note this booking includes one vehicle, extra vehicles are $29 each per night and you'll need to pay with cash upon arrival. 
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OHV Roadside Paradise

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ California City, CA
Right by the road. Easy access. Fun OHV Trails.Learn more about this land:Park your RV and bring your OHV. This patch of land is perfect for all your desert toys. Off the main road. Easy access to food, water, and supplies.Bring the whole family. Pets welcome. Can also supply RV and/or generator if needed.
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Happy Gray Coyote

3 sites ¡ RVs5 acres ¡ California City, CA
Property has been in my family for 60 years. Hope you enjoy the desert getaway!Learn more about this land:5 acres of open desert. Great views of surrounding mountains. Middle of nowhere, a great spot to get away from it all.. star gaze, and just chill out. Boon dock off the grid. NO Facilities but town has everything you could need and just far enough away... If you plan on having a campfire please obtain a burn permit on line. Its free and a great fire safety precaution. Obviously NO FIREWORKS.   
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California Poppy & Wildflower Field

17 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Lake Hughes, CA
***CALIFORNIA POPPIES & WILDFLOWERS ARE CURRENTLY STARTING TO BLOOM THROUGHOUT THE ANTELOPE VALLEY. SUPERBLOOM IMMINENT! 2024 The wildflower and poppy season generally runs early March to end of April. Camp amidst the flower fields on our gorgeous rolling hills and views as far as the eye can see! **Amazing Stargazing! No light pollution! One of the best places near LA to enjoy the constellation covered night sky! 2.5-acre desert property in the foothills near the Antelope Valley California Poppy reserve, with stunning stargazing, sunsets, and sunrises year round and overflowing with millions of blooming wildflowers in the Spring. The property is filled with endless, amazing panoramic mountain, hill, and valley views. Tons of dirt roads and trails through the hills in total raw natural beauty for you to explore and enjoy the true beauty of nature, just a little over an hour from Los Angeles, and still in LA County. Immerse yourself in this secluded sanctuary and untouched nature, leave refreshed and ready for all that life has in store. We have amazing camping at this site and our other properties year round. Please ask us about our other Hipcamp listing "High Desert, Joshua Trees, and Views", only 20 minutes north of this one! Also, we offer monthly and annual memberships with major discounts, as well as Unlimited camping passes! Follow Us @CaliforniaCampingClub ***Some things to please be aware of: - This is off grid camping! No markers or specifically defined campsites are present, we provide exact GPS coordinates. All sites are dispersed camping in the wildflower fields! We intentionally leave the property unaltered to preserve the raw natural beauty. - Our site is about 2 miles from the nearest paved road (HWY 138) It’s all dirt roads to get here off of HWY 138, through the hills. For years we have found 2WD is more than sufficient to get here, as long as you drive slow, and don't stop on hills you should be fine. However, some campers have found that not to be the case for them and wanted 4WD, so come prepared either way. - If you are unfamiliar navigating using GPS coordinates or with off grid camping, our location may be hard to find and may not be a good fit for you. - It can get very windy sometimes so come prepared to snuggle up in the back of your car or camper and enjoy the stunning stars, sunrises, sunsets and views. - It is considerably easier to navigate with a little daylight. - We are happy to provide you with a map as well upon request, which seems to be the most direct route. Feel free to reach out and we will help you with whatever you may need, just ask! Thank you and we hope you enjoy your stay! :)
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Desert Stargazers Dream

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Learn more about this land:Less them 3 hours from Los Angeles, this private property is 2 acres of the secluded desert for you to enjoy! Just outside California City, there are miles of roads for the off-road enthusiast and some of the best stargazing in California. (As the Mayor once said, you can see more stars in California City then you could in Los Angeles). There is also great rockhounding and hiking opportunities! Campers can set up camp anywhere on the property. Fires are allowed but must be completely put out, and campers must bring all their own supplies. Hosts are more than happy to meet campers there if need be, just need to know ahead of time. All off-roading must get permit before hand - contact host for details 
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P2P Desert Retreat

4 sites ¡ RVs2 acres ¡ California City, CA
Learn more about this land:Secluded desert camp site is truly off the beaten path. Over two acres of open desert ideal for stargazers and Off Road enthusiasts. Located in CA City Mojave area
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Nomad-NeXus @ArtFarm Nature Space

35 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres ¡ Leona Valley, CA
Nomad-NeXus @ ArtFarm Nature Space offers the best of both worlds: Amazing Nature , bright stars and serenity , a fun creative vibe and good people and blazing fast internet connection for digital nomads and young entrepreneurs who are looking for a space to connect with nature and the world at large all at once, bridging the gap between Nature and Technology, Freedom and Community , hard work and inspiring moments with inspiring and positive people. ArtFarm Nature space is the perfect space for Digital Nomads and Creative entrepreneurs to immerse themselves in Nature while enjoying the benefits of an instant community of inspired people who love to connect, collaborate and create ! we would love to meet you
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Shed. 44

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ California City, CA
Learn more about this land:This is a rocky desert off-road camp site. Bring you off-road 4x4 Vehicles your ATVs and dirt bikes. Bring enough food and water, it is in the desert.
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Jawbone Canyon Campground

60 sites ¡ RVs, Tents33 acres ¡ Cantil, CA
Learn more about this land:Campers, will see a great view of Mojave desert, off road riding area from the camp site, no need to trailer atvs, utvs or dirt bikes. Beautiful landscape and hills, Thousands is acres to ride, old mining rigs in the area. Jawbone Canyon Store sells Camping necessities, firewood and ice. They even have bands playing on holiday weekends..
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Dert in the Desert

1 site ¡ RV, Tent2 acres ¡ California City, CA
A piece of dirt in the desert. Perfect escape from the busy lifestyle, come play on the land, enjoy the views, stargazing at its finest, and the feel of seclusion yet minutes away from California City. A popular destination for OHV riding starting right from our land so you can bring your toys and ride for miles. Don't miss the amazing stargazing in the evenings! Cal City MX park, Desert Tortoise Nature Preserve, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Edwards Air Force Base. Pack in and pack out, Leave no trace behind. As of now there are no utilities on the property. There is a dump station about 5 minutes towards town.
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