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Bonnie Clair Lakebed

4 Reviews

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Location

Bonnie Clair Lakebed is located in Nevada

Coordinates

37.17114563 N
117.1520067 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
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Site Types

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Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Alcohol
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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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Nikolas P.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 29, 2024

Awesome, quiet spot

Went here on a Saturday and there was only one other car on the entire lakebed. Really beautiful, peaceful, isolated area.

Month of VisitJune

Julianne N.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 19, 2024

Easy to find even in the dark. Nobody else was here so it was very peaceful. We had a great time as it’s not too hot here yet. This is such a unique area, I would come back next spring in a heartbeat!

Month of VisitMay

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Dan

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 3, 2024

Incredibly Beautiful

The lakebed is out of the way enough that it seems to be often completely abandoned. It’s quiet and striking and I had a nice clear, still night to appreciate stars like I don’t often see them. Bring water, and wood if you want a fire and you should be good. There’s one little fire ring built up of stones. I imagine you have to watch for rain as the bed of the lake is clay and a turn in weather could spell for a messy exit at the least. I had decent Verizon service, but it didn’t reach the back of the lakebed.

Elevation 4020ft

There really should be a spot to enter elevation on these forms. This time of year it makes all the difference in the world.

SiteCenter of the lake

Month of VisitMay

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David M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 7, 2023

Boondocking site in dry desert lake bed

Very dark sky, incredible stars on a moonless night. Don’t trust Google Maps: it’ll send you past the lake. Look for turnoff at N37.17083, W117.15278.

Month of VisitJanuary