![]() ![]() While particular counties are considered part of southern California (Los Angeles, Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura), this blog post will consist of dispersed camping options in the southern portion of California, not just the specific counties “officially” included in Southern California. The winter weather in southern California is perfect for enjoying a campfire at a free campsite Which counties are part of southern California? Of course, you’re not going to get a swimming pool at a free dispersed camping site, but the trade off is well worth it. ![]() There are very few bugs (unless you’re dispersed camping near water), and land management offices are easy to find if you have any questions about what’s permitted or getting specifics about locating a primitive dispersed camping area or finding out where free camping is allowed. Someone’s got to feed these 3 boys…) Winter Paradise: Free Camping In Californiaīeing from Canada makes California an RVer’s ideal winter getaway. (Affiliate Disclaimer: If you make a purchase based on a recommended link in this post, we may receive a commission at no cost to you. Many of these areas are prime for tent camping (especially in a National Forest) but since our family of five travels in a 30-foot travel trailer, we are more interested in dispersed camping areas that can accommodate an RV, and that’s where our experience lies. The state is covered with land managed by the United States Forest Service (Angeles National Forest, Mendocino National Forest, Modoc National Forest, Los Padres National Forest, Inyo National Forest – to name a few) with free camping and established campsites throughout. Of course, California has so much to explore, from Yosemite National Park (around the middle of California) or Lava Beds National Monument in Northern California near the Oregon border, the ocean, forests, mountains, and big cities. Rock scrambling while Dispersed Camping near Joshua Tree National Park You might not realize that southern California is a haven of slot canyon hikes to explore, hot springs in the middle of the desert, unique wildlife and plants, National Forests, and rock scrambling in the most accessible places like along hiking trails in Joshua Tree National Park. We look forward to meeting you.If you haven’t experienced camping in Southern California, you might think of the “desert next to Disneyland” (and you wouldn’t be wrong.) on the 3rd Saturday of each month Our "meet up spot" is next to the Tesla charging stations, along the freeway fence line and west of the Container Store. We meet at The Collection at Riverpark at 8 A.M. Sound like you kind of fun ? If so, we hope you'll come join us for our next outing.Ĭontact us at or just show up and join us. We aren't mountain climbers and we aren't in a hurry. We take lots of "breathers" along the way and hike with the conviction that the journey is the reward, not getting to our destination by some arbitrary time. We pride ourselves on being as inclusive as possible. We have no membership fees and no event fees. We try to mix it up a bit by car camping three or four times each year, planning a "road trip" to another part of the state at least once each year and doing a few beach hikes and urban hikes as well. Usually a day hike, sometimes with an option to overnight at a remote camp. We schedule a "mini adventure" on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Our members are singles, seniors, moms, dads, kids and even a few dogs. We're just a group of regular folks who like to experience our beautiful back country in good company. The Boondockers is a grass roots group of hikers, campers and backpackers who enjoy moderate hiking and meeting new folks.
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