Very scenic setting with the sites right up against the sand cliffs. The best time is early morning as the sun rises and lights up the cliff faces (they are to your west). No cell service in the campground. Rate is steep at $26 for no hookups but the location and uniqueness is nice. We had the place to ourselves overnight and would stay here again. The road all the way back is paved and then the loop road is dirt. Most people are respectful but a few blazed thru kicking up dirt. This is my only complaint; anyone can drive thru and people do checking it out. I sent you a video of the place so others can see it first hand now. Also they say 30' max but our rig is larger and we fit fine... just a little off level.
About this campground
Red Rock Canyon State Park in East Kern California is northeast of Mojave. Red Rock Canyon State Park features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. The park is located where the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada converge with the El Paso Range. Each tributary canyon is unique, with dramatic shapes and vivid colors. 30' max RV trailer size. Camping in developed sites only in Ricardo Campground. The campground is tucked up against the base of dramatic desert cliffs, with 50 primitive campsites, potable water, pit toilets, fire rings, and tables. Bring your own firewood, or purchase it at the visitor center. There are no RV hook-ups or showers. A maximum of 8 people is allowed per site (there are no group sites).
Camping is first-come, first served; there is no reservation system. The campground can fill up on weekends in the spring and fall, especially if the weather is nice or on holiday weekends, so arriving on a Thursday evening or Friday morning is recommended.
Self-registration/payment is required before setting up camp or parking. Vehicles (including OHV) must be parked within the rock lined areas provided at each campsite. No horses or livestock allowed in the campground. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am; generators must be off from 8 pm to 10 am.
Amenities
Sites
- Back-In
Facilities
- Dump Station
Setting
- Mountains
- Desert
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- Bathrooms
- Big Rig
- Biking
- Dirt
- Family Friendly
- Firepits
- First Come First Served
- Group
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Off-Roading
- Open
- Pads
- Pets
- Primitive
- Public Park
- Public Parking
- Pull-In
- Pull-thru
- Remote
- Rural
- Scenic
- State Park
- Tents
- Trails
- Walking Trail
- Wildlife
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Location
- Address
- 37749 Abbott Drive, East Kern, CA
- GPS
- 35.3734° N, 117.9901° W
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