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Mulberry Farms-High Desert camping!

2 sites · RVs2 acres · Ridgecrest, CA

Learn more about this land:We have a primitive campsite for you to enjoy quiet nights with stargazing and mountain vistas, and awakening with horses neighing and roosters crowing! Your stay will feel secluded and gives you a great desert experience, but you're close to town and conveniences, restaurants, even our local museum! Bring your off-road vehicles, your bicycles, your hiking boots!

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Double Triangle Ranch

3 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Weldon, CA

Once settled by Tubatulabel and Shoshoni tribes, this area is rich with reminders of their habitation. Grinding rocks near Tipi camp are one of those. When gold was discovered in the Kern River Valley, most of the native tribes were displaced but their decendents here in the KRV keep the history alive at the Nuii Cuni Center at Wofford heights, a short drive around the lake from us.

SoCal Desert Sunsets

10 sites · RVs5 acres · Johannesburg, CA

Learn more about this land:Bring your RV or trailer. Want to explore the California desert with your off road vehicles. Surrounded by OHV trails. Build a fire and watch the dazzling painted sunsets. Rocky Mountains drop in the background as you enjoy flatland and crisp evenings with no one around for miles!! Peace and Quiet is just a trip down a dusty road!!

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Spirit Walk - Private Retreat

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Wofford Heights, CA

Private ADULT ONLY camping. With a central outdoor kitchen and dining area, group fire pit, & a bathroom with a composting toilet, sink, & shower. Seasonal creek. Quiet and private. We have a small cabin (The Playhouse) and 15 campsites. No Pets, No Smoking ADULTS ONLY. Spirit Walk is a quiet meditative place. It is not a conducive environment for young children. Thank you for understanding. Lake Isabella, the Kern River and historic Kernville are just 5 minutes down the road. All Hipcamp proceeds go directly back into the land in the way of forest maintenance, a tree planting program and improvements to the facilities.

Death Valley Stargazing Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Valley Wells, CA

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST approach the property from the south through the ghost town of Ballarat. If you try to approach from the north on Indian Ranch Road, you very well may come across some section of road that have been washed out. PLEASE APPROACH FROM THE SOUTH! The easiest way to get here is to navigate to Ballarat first, and then turn north on Indian Ranch Road. Google often thinks the road in between Ballarat and our location is closed, but we assure you it's not, and hasn't been for years. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE IN THE AREA. Pitch your tent or pull up your RV or camper van on Death Valley's front porch just outside of Surprise Canyon in Panamint Valley. Near the ghost town of Ballarat, Death Valley Stargazing Camp is one of only four private parcels in all of Panamint Valley -- and lies just west of the Death Valley National Park boundary. This pristine valley is untouched, and offers panoramic views of amazing sunsets, sunrises, and of course dark, dark skies! The property features 4 campsites with privacy amongst the 80 acres. All sites have several hundred feet in between them, and include a picnic bench, fire ring, and shared porta-potties across from the Green Alien Mailbox (800 - 1200 feet away depending on your campsite -- or as we call them, Starsites). And did we mention the views?? Whether you're visiting Death Valley, or just passing through the desert -- these campsites are serene, scenic, and include a stargazing wonderland! Site #1: Recessed from the road, this is the biggest site and has ample room for any type of vehicle, as well as lots of vehicles. Vehicles can pull through. Site #2: Closer to the road and also fairly big. Some vehicles can pull through but some will have to back out. Large trailers could be a problem. Site #3: Along side the road and the smallest of the three sites (although all sites are surrounded by nothing). All vehicles will have to back out of this site. Large trailers could be a problem. SIte #4: Across from the mailbox on the west side of the road. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LARGE TRAILERS OR ANY HEAVY VEHICLES WHICH COULD GET STUCK IN THE SAND! Cars should proceed with caution and stay on the road as there are areas of loose sand near this site. Walk to it first to check conditions if you are unsure. Come join us in the middle of nowhere with dark skies and easy access to Death Valley, the Trona Pinnacles, Darwin Falls, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and countless canyons with mining ruins and adventures!

12 top RV sites near Ridgecrest with wildlife watching

Mulberry Farms-High Desert camping!

2 sites · RVs2 acres · Ridgecrest, CA

Learn more about this land:We have a primitive campsite for you to enjoy quiet nights with stargazing and mountain vistas, and awakening with horses neighing and roosters crowing! Your stay will feel secluded and gives you a great desert experience, but you're close to town and conveniences, restaurants, even our local museum! Bring your off-road vehicles, your bicycles, your hiking boots!

Spirit Walk - Private Retreat

14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Wofford Heights, CA

Private ADULT ONLY camping. With a central outdoor kitchen and dining area, group fire pit, & a bathroom with a composting toilet, sink, & shower. Seasonal creek. Quiet and private. We have a small cabin (The Playhouse) and 15 campsites. No Pets, No Smoking ADULTS ONLY. Spirit Walk is a quiet meditative place. It is not a conducive environment for young children. Thank you for understanding. Lake Isabella, the Kern River and historic Kernville are just 5 minutes down the road. All Hipcamp proceeds go directly back into the land in the way of forest maintenance, a tree planting program and improvements to the facilities.

Havilah Pines homestead

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Havilah, CA

Located in the national sequoia forest, Havilah pines homestead is a unique place, we are in the middle of a canyon, rural and remote but not too remote, do note that there is no cell service here but we do offer wifi service for a fee. the closest town and Lake is about 20 minutes away. we have the cleanest air in Kern, blue skies most days and stars during the night like you have never seen them in the city! it can get toasty during the day, but once that sun goes behind the mountain it cools off that some times you want to put something on! We are a micro farm growing organic food and practicing non GMO sustainable organic farming methods even our animals eat only organic non GMO feed, among our livestock are chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl, they happily free range on the homestead and produce delicious eggs, if you haven't eaten eggs like free range ones then you must try them! the taste is light years different than the store bought ones... It is a quite and peaceful place(except the roosters and guineas), at night you hear crickets and frogs and early in the morning wake up to a pleasant tune of wild bird's symphony.

Something of Our Own Farms

4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Inyokern, CA

Located in the high desert at the base of the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, adventure is down every road. Views of Five Fingers Peaks from the property with spectacular moutnian sunsets. Only 1 hour to Kernville; 1 hour to Kennedy Meadows home of the Golden Trout; 1 hour to Death Valley National Park; 1:20 to Lone Pine and Whitney Portals; 3:30 to Yosemite National Park; about 3 hours from many beaches. The town of Ridgecrest is 15 minutes away and has all the ameneties you could need: Walmart, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, mechanics, hospital, etc. This 3 acre property is a family run small farm with chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, dogs, cats, sheep, and goats. You will hear roosters crowing, sheep baaaing, and children playing. Otherwise this is a quiet location great for star gazing and quiet nights by the fire. 50 Amp hook up and water hook up. WiFi inuded. Trash dumping and bins included. Must bring own toilet. No septic service on site but locations nearby. Fires allowed in pit most times of the year unless under no burn order or winds. Outdoor seating. Pets ok as long as they don't interfere with livestock. Pens available for boarding your horses or livestock. Large riding arena.

SoCal Desert Sunsets

10 sites · RVs5 acres · Johannesburg, CA

Learn more about this land:Bring your RV or trailer. Want to explore the California desert with your off road vehicles. Surrounded by OHV trails. Build a fire and watch the dazzling painted sunsets. Rocky Mountains drop in the background as you enjoy flatland and crisp evenings with no one around for miles!! Peace and Quiet is just a trip down a dusty road!!

Death Valley Stargazing Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Valley Wells, CA

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST approach the property from the south through the ghost town of Ballarat. If you try to approach from the north on Indian Ranch Road, you very well may come across some section of road that have been washed out. PLEASE APPROACH FROM THE SOUTH! The easiest way to get here is to navigate to Ballarat first, and then turn north on Indian Ranch Road. Google often thinks the road in between Ballarat and our location is closed, but we assure you it's not, and hasn't been for years. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE IN THE AREA. Pitch your tent or pull up your RV or camper van on Death Valley's front porch just outside of Surprise Canyon in Panamint Valley. Near the ghost town of Ballarat, Death Valley Stargazing Camp is one of only four private parcels in all of Panamint Valley -- and lies just west of the Death Valley National Park boundary. This pristine valley is untouched, and offers panoramic views of amazing sunsets, sunrises, and of course dark, dark skies! The property features 4 campsites with privacy amongst the 80 acres. All sites have several hundred feet in between them, and include a picnic bench, fire ring, and shared porta-potties across from the Green Alien Mailbox (800 - 1200 feet away depending on your campsite -- or as we call them, Starsites). And did we mention the views?? Whether you're visiting Death Valley, or just passing through the desert -- these campsites are serene, scenic, and include a stargazing wonderland! Site #1: Recessed from the road, this is the biggest site and has ample room for any type of vehicle, as well as lots of vehicles. Vehicles can pull through. Site #2: Closer to the road and also fairly big. Some vehicles can pull through but some will have to back out. Large trailers could be a problem. Site #3: Along side the road and the smallest of the three sites (although all sites are surrounded by nothing). All vehicles will have to back out of this site. Large trailers could be a problem. SIte #4: Across from the mailbox on the west side of the road. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LARGE TRAILERS OR ANY HEAVY VEHICLES WHICH COULD GET STUCK IN THE SAND! Cars should proceed with caution and stay on the road as there are areas of loose sand near this site. Walk to it first to check conditions if you are unsure. Come join us in the middle of nowhere with dark skies and easy access to Death Valley, the Trona Pinnacles, Darwin Falls, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and countless canyons with mining ruins and adventures!

Double Triangle Ranch

3 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Weldon, CA

Once settled by Tubatulabel and Shoshoni tribes, this area is rich with reminders of their habitation. Grinding rocks near Tipi camp are one of those. When gold was discovered in the Kern River Valley, most of the native tribes were displaced but their decendents here in the KRV keep the history alive at the Nuii Cuni Center at Wofford heights, a short drive around the lake from us.

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Wandering Star Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent15 acres · Weldon, CA

Learn more about this land:A large private dispersed group camp- Entire property (all sites) included in rental. 7 night maximum. Longer possible with discussion. 15 acres yours to enjoy. Pass through our gates straight into BrightStar Wilderness BLM. Ride your dirt bikes, ATV's, horses. Play your music, let your dogs run free... Great star gazing. Primitive firing range two minute walk away, or plink varmints on site. Hiking, Biking. Nearby fishing, swimming, boating in the Kern River or Lake .The Brightstar wilderness extends to Jawbone canyon.Situated on the back side of the lake, this site provides more sunlight time than many other sites around the lake. In some cases close to 2 hours.Close to the lake at Mt. Mesa, boat launch, South fork Audubon nature preserve, restaurants, and scenic back road to Kernville.Verizon has good service Gas/Diesel and Market with Deli 5 minutes away.(Ice, wood, adult beverages, fishing tackle, full grocery)

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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..

Curate Arts

51 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · California City, CA

A desert Oasis near the gateway to the Southern Sierra Nevada, Kennedy Meadows, Walkers pass all along the 14 freeway. The property is located approximately 12 miles out from the California City area and California City Blvd. Rhe properly is 2 acres with a lovely campsite that has a shaded picnic sitting area as well as a wood burning bbq station. The campsite is at the top of the property and is marked as you drive in via Rutgers Road. Visitors are welcome to bring pets, enjoy food and drink. The property is immediately adjacent to the OHV dirt bike and side by side trails. The famous Jaw Bone trail is here.

Cal City Villa

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · California City, CA

This little .25 spot is a great place to unwind. In the Mohave desert you can see a wide variety of wildlife and there is plenty of space to relax . It's a great area for off road vehicles such as dirt bikes, 4 wheeler's, and side by sides. There are some mountains around if you enjoy hiking and at night some amazing views of the stars.

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Secluded Sustenance Desert Camping

7 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · North Edwards, CA

Learn more about this land:Welcome to our secluded sustenance desert camping spot. This is the perfect peaceful getaway near Red Rock Canyon State Park and wonderful outdoor activities!About the Property:This property is a desert setting that is pretty flat, surrounded by beautiful mountains and buttes - it's absolutely a picturesque scene! Our site is easily accessible by any vehicle, as it is less than 1 mile from a paved road. We are just 30 miles from Red Rock Canyon State Park, which is stunning to explore and hike around in, and about 10 miles from California City Golf Course if you're interested in golfing one day! Our property is also just about 20 miles from Mojave. Hiking, swimming, and golf are among the top activities to do nearby. The Tongva Tribe lived on this land for many centuries, years ago, and we work to respect and honor this land. We are passionate about welcoming visitors who share this spirit. Sustenance Desert Camping is a place to find a peace and healing.We, as your hosts, will greet campers upon arrival and then leave campers to enjoy their stay and privacy. We enjoy getting to know Hipcampers, so if you have any questions or would like suggestions, we are always happy to help. However, we do not live on site.We hope you enjoy the wide open space and the beautiful night sky as much as we do!About the Listing:Come pitch your tent, park your car, or park your RV on our property and set up camp at the most idyllic and secluded campsite. We do have multiple sites, so you should expect to see other campers in passing. However, the sites are spaced apart and the surroundings are quiet, so you will have all peace and serenity the outdoors has to offer. For RV campers, we have a water hookup (with a 6 gallon water tanks and hand washing stations available for an additional charge), and we do allow generators. For all campers we provide water jugs/bottles for drinking water, but you can always feel free to bring your own as well, as there is no potable water source on site. We also have a portable toilet with a hand-washing station for our guests' comfort. There are altars at each end of the property that you can adorn with anything that enhances your spirit or makes your camping experience better. We also provide a 17 foot dome that can be utilized for shade, yoga or dining - get creative!Additional Details to Note:- Check-in is after 2pm and check-out is before 12pm- Things to bring: toilet paper, firewood, trash bags, fire extinguisher (if you'll be building a fire), cookware, camping chairs could also be a great idea.- We do not have wifi available on site but cell reception is steady, so you can stay connected if you'd like. Feel free to unplug, though! - There is no fire pit available, so please use caution when building a campfire. Campers must have a fire extinguisher, which is available for an additional charge from the Hosts.- We welcome your pets! They can be off leash if they are friendly. Please pick up after your pet.- Quiet time is from 9pm-7amPlease feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay!

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Death Valley Stargazing Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Valley Wells, CA

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST approach the property from the south through the ghost town of Ballarat. If you try to approach from the north on Indian Ranch Road, you very well may come across some section of road that have been washed out. PLEASE APPROACH FROM THE SOUTH! The easiest way to get here is to navigate to Ballarat first, and then turn north on Indian Ranch Road. Google often thinks the road in between Ballarat and our location is closed, but we assure you it's not, and hasn't been for years. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE IN THE AREA. Pitch your tent or pull up your RV or camper van on Death Valley's front porch just outside of Surprise Canyon in Panamint Valley. Near the ghost town of Ballarat, Death Valley Stargazing Camp is one of only four private parcels in all of Panamint Valley -- and lies just west of the Death Valley National Park boundary. This pristine valley is untouched, and offers panoramic views of amazing sunsets, sunrises, and of course dark, dark skies! The property features 4 campsites with privacy amongst the 80 acres. All sites have several hundred feet in between them, and include a picnic bench, fire ring, and shared porta-potties across from the Green Alien Mailbox (800 - 1200 feet away depending on your campsite -- or as we call them, Starsites). And did we mention the views?? Whether you're visiting Death Valley, or just passing through the desert -- these campsites are serene, scenic, and include a stargazing wonderland! Site #1: Recessed from the road, this is the biggest site and has ample room for any type of vehicle, as well as lots of vehicles. Vehicles can pull through. Site #2: Closer to the road and also fairly big. Some vehicles can pull through but some will have to back out. Large trailers could be a problem. Site #3: Along side the road and the smallest of the three sites (although all sites are surrounded by nothing). All vehicles will have to back out of this site. Large trailers could be a problem. SIte #4: Across from the mailbox on the west side of the road. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LARGE TRAILERS OR ANY HEAVY VEHICLES WHICH COULD GET STUCK IN THE SAND! Cars should proceed with caution and stay on the road as there are areas of loose sand near this site. Walk to it first to check conditions if you are unsure. Come join us in the middle of nowhere with dark skies and easy access to Death Valley, the Trona Pinnacles, Darwin Falls, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, and countless canyons with mining ruins and adventures!

Havilah Pines homestead

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Havilah, CA

Located in the national sequoia forest, Havilah pines homestead is a unique place, we are in the middle of a canyon, rural and remote but not too remote, do note that there is no cell service here but we do offer wifi service for a fee. the closest town and Lake is about 20 minutes away. we have the cleanest air in Kern, blue skies most days and stars during the night like you have never seen them in the city! it can get toasty during the day, but once that sun goes behind the mountain it cools off that some times you want to put something on! We are a micro farm growing organic food and practicing non GMO sustainable organic farming methods even our animals eat only organic non GMO feed, among our livestock are chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl, they happily free range on the homestead and produce delicious eggs, if you haven't eaten eggs like free range ones then you must try them! the taste is light years different than the store bought ones... It is a quite and peaceful place(except the roosters and guineas), at night you hear crickets and frogs and early in the morning wake up to a pleasant tune of wild bird's symphony.

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..

Mulberry Farms-High Desert camping!

2 sites · RVs2 acres · Ridgecrest, CA

Learn more about this land:We have a primitive campsite for you to enjoy quiet nights with stargazing and mountain vistas, and awakening with horses neighing and roosters crowing! Your stay will feel secluded and gives you a great desert experience, but you're close to town and conveniences, restaurants, even our local museum! Bring your off-road vehicles, your bicycles, your hiking boots!

SoCal Desert Sunsets

10 sites · RVs5 acres · Johannesburg, CA

Learn more about this land:Bring your RV or trailer. Want to explore the California desert with your off road vehicles. Surrounded by OHV trails. Build a fire and watch the dazzling painted sunsets. Rocky Mountains drop in the background as you enjoy flatland and crisp evenings with no one around for miles!! Peace and Quiet is just a trip down a dusty road!!

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Overview

Looking for an outdoor adventure near Ridgecrest, California? Hipcamp has over 1757 options for you to choose from - all with your preferred combination of RV camping and wildlife watching. With an average price of $40 per night and options as low as $5, you're sure to find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like River Ridge Ranch & Institute-722ac (348 reviews), Spirit Walk - Private Retreat (202 reviews), and This is Outdoor Living (196 reviews) to see what others have said. Popular amenities include potable water, trash, and toilets, while activities like boating, climbing, and wind sports are sure to keep you entertained. Get ready to explore the great outdoors!