El Centro Field Office
Bureau of Land Management, California
Pilot Knob LTVA (Long Term Visitor Area) is a designated dispersed camping area operated by the Bureau of Land Management. During peak season, campers can stay for as long as seven (7) months (September 15, to April 15). Outside of that period, the normal 14-day maximum applies. Pilot Knob LTVA offers no amenities aside from trash dumpsters.
Authority
Bureau of Land Management, California
Field Office
Tel: (760) 337-4400
Particulars
GPS: 32.7426, -114.7550
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Reservations: First come, first served
Camping Fee: $0.00 to $80.00
Permit: Non
Max stay: 7 days to 7 months
Amenities: Trash dumpsters
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Pilot Knob LTVA is one of eight (8) Long Term Visitor Areas managed by the Bureau of Land Management frequented by snow birds and full time RVers during a seven month period from September 15 to April 15 of each year. For more information, see Related Articles linked below.
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