Arid mountain landscape

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Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area

CA · BLM Campground · BLM

Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area is a blm campground California. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees.

At a Glance

Site Type

BLM Campground

Hookups

None

Experience

Primitive

Fees

Free

Season

Year-Round

Pets

Unknown

Cell Service

poor

Poor Cell Signal

Spotty coverage — may work in some areas

Verizon: weakAT&T: weakT-Mobile: none

About This Location

Managed by the BLM, the Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area offers a free, primitive, off-grid experience for self-sufficient campers. This historic site, once a World War II training ground for General Patton’s troops, provides a vast, rugged desert landscape perfect for those seeking solitude under the California sky.

Experience the raw beauty of the California desert at the Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area. Managed by the BLM, this primitive, year-round site offers a stark, open landscape perfect for self-contained RVers and tent campers seeking solitude. History enthusiasts will appreciate the area's significance; it served as a training ground for General Patton’s troops before their deployment in World War II, with a State of California Historic Marker located nearby. This free, no-hookup site is ideal for those who prefer an authentic, off-grid experience under vast desert skies. Come prepared to be fully self-sufficient and ready to explore the rugged, storied terrain of the American West.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area?
Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area is a campground in California. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area?
Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area supports tent camping, rv camping.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 32.7427, -114.7555

Quick Facts

Region
West
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
32.7427, -114.7555
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