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Dome Rock Dispersed Camping

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Location

Dome Rock Dispersed Camping is located in California

Coordinates

36.06814615768293 N
118.53154697485996 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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For Campers

ADA Access
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Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Pavla L.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 11, 2023

Great dispered camping with a nice view

There are about five spots for disperesed camping, we stayed at an upper spot with great view and wonderful night sky. We felt very safe here. Road is bumpy, so drive very carefully, but we saw RVs to get there. (October 2023)

Month of VisitNovember

Ash M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2022

Tucked away

This dispersed camping area is off the western divide. Recommend a truck if going in but have seen cars drive in. Can also hike in. Multiple areas to choose from if you want to camp. No water, toilets or trash. You need a fire permit for a propane stove, no fires. Pack out all trash. Dark at night. Trees for hammocks. Have yet to experience wild life there other than lizards and birds.

SiteNorth of dome

Month of VisitAugust

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Kobe T.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 26, 2021

BLM site, not so noisy

Typical BLM site, good cell coverage, close to the city

Month of VisitJanuary

Leslie R.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Convenient access for rock climbing

This camping area is at the end of dirt road Route 21S69, there is a sign for Dome Rock. It's very close to Ponderosa, a small town(?) with a general store and lodges, so that makes it super convenient if you need to buy some standard supplies.

At the end of the dirt road there is a parking area. You can camping anywhere in this area, no fee. Just make sure to apply for a fire permit ahead of time. There are NO facilities at this campground - no bathrooms or trash even. That said, it is a beautiful area, especially if you want to rock climb or hike with great views, including The Needles. Rock climbing info for the area can be found here.

Keep in mind that this location is at ~7,000ft elevation, so the temperatures will be cooler here, and you should plan accordingly.

Month of VisitSeptember