Sash and I returned to Joshua Tree BLM South, a dispersed camping area on BLM land, just on the south side of Joshua Tree National Park. The first time we camped here, back in November 2018, we spent a few weeks enjoying the cooler weather and free camping. Back then, we also enjoyed relative...
Fantasy Springs Casino, located in Indio, CA, offers unlimited RV parking. Even though the entrance to the RV parking lot has a sign that forbids overnight parking, there’s dozens of RVs that park there long term. In fact, some of them look as if they’ve been there for months. The RV lot is all...
Yellow post campsites are unique to San Bernardino National Forest. Each campsite is limited to one camp only, which is defined as being no more than two vehicles and no more than eight persons. They are first-come-first-serve, and are marked by a yellow post along the roadway. You can stay at a yellow post...
Snaggletooth Primitive RV Camp is just a spot along a “dark desert highway” that might otherwise not notice. Located along US-95, on the west side of the road, just west of the Chemehuevi Mountains Wilderness Area, right by an outcropping of reddish sandstone hills and boulders. Sash and I arrived there for the night,...
Thus far, Sash and I have been camped here at Joshua Tree South BLM for three weeks now, with a goal of staying here for four. This area lies just on the southern border of Joshua Tree National Park, right along Cottonwood Springs Rd. This is technically BLM land here, and as such, the...
Owens River Road offers dozens of dispersed camping areas within Inyo National Forest. Located right off US-395, about 6 miles north of Mammoth Lakes, and about 6 miles south of June Lake Loop, this area is free for RV camping with a generous 28-day camping limit. Owens River Road itself is paved but bumpy,...
Located at the base of Shasta Dam, just outside of Redding, CA, is Chappie-Shasta Off Highway Vehicle Area, along with its accompanying campground. Sash and I stayed here in April 2018 for 5 nights. It’s a beautiful little campground, with mostly spaces for small to medium-sized RVs and trailers. We were able to find...
Arguably the best RV park in Bakersfield, CA is Orange Grove RV Park. It’s situated in the middle of an actual orange grove. You can pick all the oranges you want, and bask in the scent of orange blossoms. It’s actually quite amazing to smell! I think many RVers will also claim Bakersfield RV...
Bakersfield, CA is host to few Wal-Marts. This one in particular is located at 2601 Fashion Plaza, right off of State Route 178 and Mt. Vernon Ave. From what I’ve read from reviews, this Wal-Mart is the better one to stay overnight at. This particular store tolerates RVers overnighting, and doesn’t have the druggies...
Morongo Casino, located in Cabazon, CA, is just minutes away from Palm Springs, and thus is a popular place for some free RV boondocking. The Casino maintains a policy of allowing visitors to park their RVs in a special lot located behind the old bowling alley. Sash and I set up our toy hauler...