Desert at golden hour

Activity

Tent CampingRV CampingPrimitive

Site Info

BLM CampgroundFirst Come, First Served

Amenities

Vault ToiletsHiking Trails

Tumey Hills

CA · BLM Campground · BLM

Tumey Hills is a blm campground California. This primitive-level campground offers tent camping, rv camping. No fees. Amenities include vault toilets, hiking trails.

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

Tumey Hills offers a rugged, free, and primitive camping experience on BLM-managed land. Perfect for self-sufficient adventurers, this off-grid destination features vast hiking trails and fascinating geological history. With only basic vault toilets provided, it is an ideal retreat for those seeking solitude and a raw, authentic wilderness connection.

Escape to the rugged, untouched beauty of Tumey Hills, a primitive BLM-managed destination perfect for those seeking solitude and a true wilderness experience. This year-round, free campground offers a basic, off-grid setting for both tent and RV camping. While amenities are sparse—limited to vault toilets—the landscape is rich with geological history, featuring fossilized evidence of an ancient inland sea. Hikers will appreciate the area’s expansive trails that wind through the rolling terrain. Ideal for self-sufficient adventurers and nature enthusiasts, Tumey Hills provides a quiet, authentic basecamp for exploring the stark, captivating landscapes of California’s interior. Come prepared for a raw, disconnected retreat into nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access Tumey Hills?
Tumey Hills is a campground in California. There is no fee to camp. First-come, first-served only.
What types of camping are available at Tumey Hills?
Tumey Hills supports tent camping, rv camping.
What amenities are at Tumey Hills?
On-site amenities include vault toilets, hiking trails.

Location data: BLM · Weather: National Weather Service · Coordinates: 36.6235, -120.6542

Quick Facts

Region
West
Agency
BLM
Coordinates
36.6235, -120.6542
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