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Camping near

Ridgecrest, California

4 federal places to camp within 30 miles of Ridgecrest in Kern County: 4 BLM.

4
federal places to camp
4 BLM
21.1 mi
to the nearest one
Walker Pass Campground
5,700 ft
at the highest of them
Chimney Creek Campground. The lowest, Walker Pass Campground, sits at 5,047 ft
n/a
campsites you can book ahead
Site details are not published for these

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Within 30 miles of Ridgecrest, nearest first

4 places

  1. Walker Pass Campground BLM · Kern County 21.1 miaway 5,047 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  2. Dove Springs OHV Area camping area BLM · Kern County 25.2 miaway n/aelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  3. Chimney Creek Campground BLM · Tulare County 25.7 miaway 5,700 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  4. Chimney Peak Recreation Area camping area BLM · Tulare County 27.9 miaway n/aelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed