Alabama Hills, CA
36.58681, -118.11690
This place is a dream—unlimited dispersed camping and endless views!
Tucked between Death Valley and Mammoth Lakes, there are so many cool places to park for the night. At this spot, there is plenty of room for any size rig! We chose this area because I needed service for work, so if you’re looking for a place with reception, this spot is for you!
We loved hiking Mount Whitney Portal to Lone Pine Lake, which is a 6.5-mile out-and-back trail with 1,876 feet in elevation gain. There were views the entire way up and a beautiful lake view as a reward at the end.
For epic shots, this spot on movie road is perfect. Fun fact: “Django Unchained,” “Iron Man,” and “Gladiator” are just a few of many movies filmed here! We highly recommend this location.
Contributor Logan Bricketto
@thescenicshuttle
Furnace Creek Washington Road SHOSHONE, CA
35.9093, -116.3038
This BLM area is located off CA-127, between Shoshone and Tecopa, or approximately 65 miles southeast of the Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley National Park. Access in our 35-foot RV was easy and smooth. Along with this, the main gravel road was reasonable, with some washboarding.
There were only a handful of RVs in this beautiful area. Our specific spot was large enough for a group of at least five rigs our size. Our stay in December was super quiet—maybe two OHVs came through the whole time. Cell service was great on AT&T and Verizon.
In addition to Death Valley National Park, there are some interesting hiking trails and spots to explore in Shoshone and Tecopa, especially the China Ranch Date Farm for their date coffee shake. Come prepared, as there aren’t many resources available here. All supplies and laundry, including cheaper gas, are 35 miles northeast in Pahrump, Nevada.
Contributor Marie Casey
@awesome.journies
Mexican Hat Rock MEXICAN HAT, UT
37.1712, -109.8492
This BLM area is located off UT-163, less than three miles north of the town of Mexican Hat. Access with our 35-foot Class A towing a Honda CR-V was no problem. More RVs could be found at a large parking area closer
