A dirt road winding across sagebrush flats toward a snow-covered mountain range, a single car far along it.

Overlanding California

Region
California The Mojave and Death Valley, the Eastern Sierra and the forests of the far north.
Federal land
45.3% 45.4 million of 100.2 million acres, managed by the BLM, Forest Service, Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Defense, as of September 30, 2024. Source: Congressional Research Service (R42346).
Location

Planning a trip in California

  1. 01

    Destinations

    Where to go in California, what makes each place worth the drive, and what to expect when you get there.

    In preparation
  2. 02

    Routes

    Mapped routes with difficulty, vehicle suitability and the official sources to check before you leave.

    In preparation
  3. 03

    Camping

    Where camping is allowed, how to find it, and the rules that apply on each type of land.

    In preparation
  4. 04

    Seasons and conditions

    When to go, and where to confirm current closures, fire restrictions and road conditions.

    In preparation