We used Dove Springs as an overnight stop on our way from the coast up to Reno via US 395. The entrance is located on the left, heading North, just after coming out of Red Rock Canyon State Park. There is a cattle guard and then the dirt road which is well packed gravel and was actually very smooth. We rolled our big rig down about 3/4 mile to the first camping/ staging area and setup for the night. It was very windy but beautiful and free. our first time ever boon-docking and not a bad experience. Noticed a ton of BLM officials going in and out of the area and plenty of off-roaders all was good. We walked the trails behind the staging area and enjoyed our evening. If crowded it might not be as much fun, nor as peaceful but if you are looking for an easy to access free BLM camping location in California this is a perfect option. Do note that Verizon service displayed bars but we were unable to connect calls or grab data.
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📖 About This Campground
Dove Springs Off-Highway Vehicle Area Primitive Camping is a BLM managed recreational area open to green sticker and street legal off-road vehicles no nearby cities it is best to use the GPS coordinates to map your drive (East Kern California). Primitive dispersed camping is open and free anywhere within the region. 5,000 acres of open-use public land for you to enjoy. The Dove Springs bowl is also a great starting point to begin to explore the hundreds of miles of trail riding opportunities available in this region. 2 vault toilets at Dove Springs, no other facilities or services are available. The entire OHV area and surrounding public lands are open to primitive camping. Within the Dove Springs area there are numerous camping and OHV staging/offloading areas. Please help BLM preserve California's fragile deserts by parking your vehicles or setting up camp in previously disturbed sites. Adjacent to Red Rock State Park this is a scenic area of the desert that is popular during the cooler months. Use caution and be prepared.
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Dove Springs Off-Highway Vehicle Area Primitive Camping Video