Elkhorn Road Dispersed Camping
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Write a Review Elkhorn Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453 805-475-2131 661-391-6000 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.2471, -119.8023
Overview of Elkhorn Road Dispersed Camping
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Beerboy on 5/16/2022
Longest RV Reported: 28 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Beerboy on 5/16/2022
Elevation 2,165 ft / 659 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Elkhorn Road Dispersed Camping 3 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/16/2022
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Last reported 5/16/2022
“No Obvious Campsites”
Reviewed 5/16/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Yes, apparently you can boondock here, though there is no evidence of it occurring along the road. None of the usual short spurs leading to a fire ring or other obvious campsites. We found a short bypass track near the Wallace Creek interpretive trail and no one bothered us for the week we were there. The dispersed camping rules are ... more
Yes, apparently you can boondock here, though there is no evidence of it occurring along the road. None of the usual short spurs leading to a fire ring or other obvious campsites. We found a short bypass track near the Wallace Creek interpretive trail and no one bothered us for the week we were there. The dispersed camping rules are short and the visitors center is only open on weekends so you may not get any info there. Basically the rules appear to be don't camp along Soda Lake ... and there are signs to that effect. Otherwise it appears it's fine to just pull off the road and set up. Lots of opportunities for that as this is a plain with very short grass, Just be aware of gopher holes and loose ground so you don't get stuck. Speaking of getting stuck, you definitely do not want to drive on this road after a recent rain. It clearly turns to mud, as does much of the plain.
Honestly, there's not a lot on offer here unless the wildflowers are blooming. It's a very remote place with no amenities. Haul in all the water, food, and fuel you will need. On the plus side, you will have good cell coverage if you are near the Wallace Creek trailhead.
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AT&T 4G
Verizon 4G
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“Couldn’t get to site ”
Reviewed 3/18/2020
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I followed the advice and went to enter the campground from the North end to minimize dirt roads. But the recent rains left so much mud I wasn’t confident I could get through w/ AWD and a trailer. Wouldn’t recommend if it’s been raining in the area in the last day or two.
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“Stunning Superbloom”
Reviewed 3/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Boondock, 35.247098, -119.802291 |
| RV Length: | 24' |
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I did not stay at KCL CG as it was full, but instead boondocked at two different locations throughout the park. I’m kinda glad as I did pass by the CG for a lunch break and a lady there said it was quite noisy at night. So I would definitely avoid KCL if it’s not near empty. It’s Superbloom season so the Carrizo Plains is absolutel... more
I did not stay at KCL CG as it was full, but instead boondocked at two different locations throughout the park. I’m kinda glad as I did pass by the CG for a lunch break and a lady there said it was quite noisy at night. So I would definitely avoid KCL if it’s not near empty.
It’s Superbloom season so the Carrizo Plains is absolutely stunning with blankets of yellow, orange and purples. Billions and billions of daisies abound. Our boondocking sites were pin quiet at night. The rangers at the Visitor Center will tell you where you can disperse camp.
Be aware that the Park is 100% pack-in and pack-out. Besides public restrooms at the Visitor Center, there are no trash cans anywhere. No water, no dump station, and only certain areas with cell service.
Highlights besides the flowers included seeing the San Andreas Fault. I’m already planning a fall trip here.
Boondock sites are off Elkhorn Road right along the San Andreas Fault line. There are many roads off Elkhorn heading into the hills. High clearance recommended but I was able to get to my spot on a RWD although I did not go far from the Wallace Creek Trailhead.
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4 reviews
noted 10/20/2020
NOTE: Dispersed camping in this area is defined as low impact car camping and backpacking, would be allowed in designated areas (Map 3-13). Recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and fifth-wheels are only permitted in campgrounds. This is from the CARRIZO PLAIN NATIONAL MONUMENT APPROVED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAAND RECORD OF DECISION
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