Summary
A permit is required (available online or onsite), and a daily fee applies. There are vault toilets but no water, fire rings, or picnic tables. RVs are allowed, but there are no hookups. The camping experience is rugged and remote, set in a wide-open desert landscape popular with off-road vehicles. The dry lakebed is ideal for OHV riding, land sailing, and stargazing. Best visited fall through spring to avoid extreme heat. Nearby attractions include Shadow Mountain and the Mojave Desert's vast open trails.
Weather Forecast
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Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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LAKE ARROWHEAD 1.5 SE
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BARSTOW FIRE STATION
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JOHNSON VALLEY
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