Imperial Dam LTVA, Winterhaven, CA
Imperial Dam LTVA is one of eight Long Term Visitor Areas operated by the Bureau of Land Management. It's one of the few that is NOT free, during any time of the year. However, the price is cheap enough during the winter season that it might be considered "almost free". Imperial Dam LTVA has potable water, a dump station, and trash dumpsters.
Sidewinder Road, Ogilby, CA
Sidewinder Road runs through the ghost town of Ogilby and into lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This is a popular boondocking area during the winter months. There is enough open space to accommodate hundreds of full-sized RVs. BLM officials "do" patrol this area during the winter months to enforce occupancy rules.
Pilot Knob LTVA, Felicity, CA
Camping at Pilot Knob LTVA 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. Video ... Read more
Cowboy Camp, Clearlake, CA
Cowboy Camp is a free, developed campground offered by Ukiah Field Office of California, Bureau of Land Management. It was originally intended as an equestrian camp with 27 total sites, but is frequently-used by fulltime RVers and road nomads. The campground comes with fire pits and vault toilets.
Bogard Campground, Susanville, CA
Bogard Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Lassen National Forest. Located 1.75 miles off Highway 44, it's also about 28 miles west of Susanville. It is accessed via a dirt road and is about 2 miles to the nearest paved road. High clearance vehicle recommended but not necessary. 4WD not necessary.
Persido Bar River Access, Orleans, CA
Persido Bar River Access is a free, dispersed camping offered by Klamath National Forest. It's located along CA-96, about 20 miles north of Orleans, CA. It's a large sandy beach along the Klamath River with plenty of room for 5 to 10 full-sized RVs, and some room for additional cars. Restrooms are provided, but no trash or potable water.
Pine Creek Road, Pine Valley, CA
Camping Along Pine Creek Road If you enter Pine Creek Road off of Sunrise Highway (Laguna Meadow Road if you are using Apple Maps), there are dispersed campsites about 5 miles down the road. Pine Creek road becomes gravel and there are a few dirt roads to pull off of with open spots to use ... Read more
Ferry Point River Access, Happy Camp, CA
Ferry Point River Access is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's a large flat area along the banks of Klamath River, large enough to support 10-12 full-sized RVs, with enough room for additional cars, vans, and pickup trucks. In the 1850's this area was a thriving little town with a hotel, dance hall, ferry, store and school. Pack trains came through here from the coast on their way to Scott Valley and Happy Camp.
Wingate Bar River Access, Happy Camp, CA
Wingate Bar River Access is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's a wide shoulder along CA-96 extending out to the riverbank. It's large enough to accommodate 10-20 full-sized RVs, with additional room for cars, vans, and pickup trucks. It's a popular with kayakers and rafters, and is also a popular fishing area.
Savage Rapids River Access, Seiad Valley, CA
Savage Rapids River Access is a free dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's located right at the Savage Rapids and is a popular launching point for kayaks and rafters. The camping area is a wide area off the side of CA-96. There is plenty of room for five or six full-sized RVs. There are no amenities aside from an information kiosk.