Summary
Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management (BLM), offering mostly dispersed sites with no amenities—no toilets, water, picnic tables, or hookups. Some areas may have fire rings, but bring your own supplies and pack out all waste. No reservations or fees are required, though a free permit may be needed for campfires. Expect scenic settings ranging from forested mountains to high deserts. Popular spots include Eastern Sierra and Los Padres National Forest. Best visited spring through fall, these remote areas offer solitude, stargazing, and access to hiking, fishing, and off-road trails.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
Free Campsite. Sunset-Sunrise
Monterey County Fairgrounds RV
Monterey Pines RV Military
Laguna Seca
Laguna Seca Recreation Area
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Reclamation Ditch Nr Salinas Ca
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2cfs |
Salinas R Nr Spreckels Ca
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28cfs |
Gabilan C Nr Salinas Ca
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0cfs |
Carmel R Nr Carmel Ca
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56cfs |
Corralitos C A Freedom Ca
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2cfs |
Pajaro R A Chittenden Ca
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53cfs |
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.
Related Links
Kirby Park
River Runs
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Gold Creek to Three Pools (Opal Creek Run)
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Headwaters North Fork Little Sur To Boy Scout Camp
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Boy Scout Camp To Confluence With Mainstem Little Sur
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Headwaters South Fork Little Sur To Confluence With Mainstem Little Sur
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0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment Of Sportsman'S Lodge To Ventana Wilderness Boundary
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0.25 Milesupstram Of The Impoundment At Sportsman'S Lodge To 0.25 Miles Downstream Of The Impoundment At Sportsman'S Lodge
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
Windyhill Park
Vince Dimaggio Park
Locke-Paddon Park
Los Arboles Sports Complex
Pinto Lake
San Justo Reservoir
Uvas Reservoir
Garden of Eden
Bean Creek
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