Sawtooth Canyon Campground
BLM
Write a Review Barstow Rd. Lucerne Valley, CA 92356 760-252-6000 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.6703, -116.984
Overview of Sawtooth Canyon Campground
Campfire permits are required and can be obtained online.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Bluebeard on 10/12/2024
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet
Reported by Ro on 9/15/2018
Number of Sites 13
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 3,576 ft / 1,089 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Sawtooth Canyon Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 760-252-6000
TomStone01 asked on 2/23/2022
Is RV camping only allowed at the 13 campsites with the permanent patio covers or can I boondock off the road at what...
Camper Dreamin' asked on 12/18/2021
What is the access road like to the campsite from the highway? 3 miles of dirt? well graded?
Reviews of Sawtooth Canyon Campground 68 people have reviewed this location.
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“Had a pretty good time at Sawtooth”
Reviewed 12/14/2022
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| Site Number: | Unknown |
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First time camping at Sawtooth (04.15.22) and had a pretty good time there. I don't remember our campsite number but the camp sites were space out so you had plenty of room between campsites. The camp sites are located in a small valley with a large jagged rocky ridge surrounding the valley hence the name "Sawtooth Mountains" Du... more
First time camping at Sawtooth (04.15.22) and had a pretty good time there.
I don't remember our campsite number but the camp sites were space out so you had plenty of room between campsites.
The camp sites are located in a small valley with a large jagged rocky ridge surrounding the valley hence the name "Sawtooth Mountains"
Durning the day we watched many rock climber's practicing their skills climbing the many different rocks formations.
The only negative was the hard winds (30 to 40 mph ) we had day and night for 3 days. I don't know if this is a seasonal thing or if is always this windy in this part of the desert ?
I plan on returning as it's a nice quiet camp ground with no HOV allowed.
Glenn would stay here again
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“Camped Here Last May and Back Again in December”
Reviewed 12/13/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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Campsites are spread out. We stayed at site #2 in May which is next to the group campgrounds on the other side. Each site has a metal pagoda and concrete table to act as a shade cover. Nice little park area by group campsite with sand and dinosaur mockups for kids to play. Several pit toilet buildings in the park but none had TP so br... more
Campsites are spread out. We stayed at site #2 in May which is next to the group campgrounds on the other side. Each site has a metal pagoda and concrete table to act as a shade cover. Nice little park area by group campsite with sand and dinosaur mockups for kids to play. Several pit toilet buildings in the park but none had TP so bring your own. Stayed here for 13 days and had several days of 90 temps and two days of 30-40 mph winds. But when you boondock, you need to come prepared. We have 1200 watts of solar with 6200 watts of LiPo4 battery storage and ran the generator and solar to give us 6 hours of ac per day on the hottest days.
Each site has a firepit and also a bar-b-q setup. We camped at Sawtooth Canyon Campground in a Travel Trailer.
12/5/2022
Back again at site 4 on the other side of the Boy Scout climbing area. Cloudy weather for several days as a low-pressure system is moving though the West Coast. Had one night of 35 mph winds with guts between 50 and 60 mph. Daytime temp about 45 and nighttime in high 20s. Cold front will pass in a few days and weather is forecast for daytime temps in mid to high 60s with nights in high 30s and low 40s. Outside of typical unpredictable Ca winter weather, it is still busy here in the winter. Most sites are taken Friday through Sunday and during the week about 30 per cent full. Barstow is 20 minutes away and there is a Walmart Supercenter off Armory Road parallel to the I15. On the I15 south at Lenwood Road, there is a Flying J which has free drinking water, per gallon propane refill station and $10 dump fee with 3 dump stations available.. Easy in and out. Several fast food places on Lenwood Road about 5 minutes from 247 and I15 intersection.....In and Out...Panda Express....Del Taco etc. Funky Laundry place in the Stater Brothers parking lot on Armory Road but it works, otherwise use the truck stops laundry rooms.
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“Not too shabby”
Reviewed 12/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Not bad, it would be better if the spots were labeled better. Easily driveable in a low to the ground car over the dirt road.
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camper-744391 would stay here again
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“Best BLM Campground. Remarkable”
Reviewed 12/9/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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First, if it has rained you probably don't want to drive the couple miles in as the road is unpaved and has some pretty deep dips that would fill with water. However, if its dry, pass up the other BLM open camping on this road and head for this quaint, peaceful, clean and beautiful campground surrounded on sides by rocks jutting up fr... more
First, if it has rained you probably don't want to drive the couple miles in as the road is unpaved and has some pretty deep dips that would fill with water. However, if its dry, pass up the other BLM open camping on this road and head for this quaint, peaceful, clean and beautiful campground surrounded on sides by rocks jutting up from the ground on three sides. There is even a place for kids to play! Lots of hiking paths up into the rocks and plenty of bouldering opportunities. Lots of bathrooms located throughout and covered picnic tables. We had a great night and would stay again if we are ever this way. No internet signal on Verizon, so we read books for the first time on our trip!
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Kate would stay here again
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“This is the cutest little gem! Clean, beautiful, and FREE!”
Reviewed 12/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
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I arrived in the dark and was able to easily navigate to an open space. In the morning when I could see, I was pleasantly surprised how nice this campground is and it's in such a beautiful location. And it's FREE! I stayed in spot #6 across from the dinosaur bones and loved it. I have Verizon service and used my WeBoost to amplify ... more
I arrived in the dark and was able to easily navigate to an open space. In the morning when I could see, I was pleasantly surprised how nice this campground is and it's in such a beautiful location. And it's FREE! I stayed in spot #6 across from the dinosaur bones and loved it.
I have Verizon service and used my WeBoost to amplify the cell service. Without it, it would have been 1 bar of service. So you can text but no data.
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YOLOMel would stay here again
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“Great little campgroung”
Reviewed 5/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 34' (Travel Trailer) |
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Small campground that could accomodate many more sites. They are trying to keep campers in actual sites only, but it seems many people camp where ever they find room. There was a host spot but no host was there. Sadly there was the usual broken glass everywhere and the occasional trash left by people who just don't seem to care. We too... more
Small campground that could accomodate many more sites. They are trying to keep campers in actual sites only, but it seems many people camp where ever they find room. There was a host spot but no host was there. Sadly there was the usual broken glass everywhere and the occasional trash left by people who just don't seem to care. We took out three small shopping bags of trash when we left. The vault toilets were not being kept up, maybe due to the lack of a host? Not sure if we were there "out of season" and if things are different when there is a host. This did not affect our visit as we are set up to boondock. Close enough to Barstow for supplies etc.
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Jonathan & Alice would stay here again
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“It's still free!”
Reviewed 3/10/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Group |
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Lots of reviews here! I'll add a couple of observations. Be mindful of the entrance coming from the south, there is quite a lip coming off the pavement. The entry road is still bad, it's still free, although there is a lidless Iron Ranger at the entrance. We arrived on Monday before noon and most the numbered sites were taken. T... more
Lots of reviews here! I'll add a couple of observations.
Be mindful of the entrance coming from the south, there is quite a lip coming off the pavement. The entry road is still bad, it's still free, although there is a lidless Iron Ranger at the entrance. We arrived on Monday before noon and most the numbered sites were taken.
There are 14 numbered sites and 1 group site (we camped there). Site 1 appears to be a host site that was unmanned and blocked off. All sites had a ramada, table, fire pit and BBQ (except site 9 only had the ramada and table). Then there appears to be several sites, 5 maybe, that are not numbered, that had a rock fire ring, weren't blocked off by rocks and didn't have signs saying no camping. There are plenty of no camping placards!
This campground could easily have 30 sites spaced around the property. The road infrastructure is sure there! Most sites were not spaced out, instead there was a group of 3 sites together and three groups of 2 sites together. Great if you were camping with others. Half the numbered sites could accommodate big rigs as well as most the unnumbered sites. Big rigs should not venture past the group site, only site 9 was up there anyway. There is a turnaround sort of up there, but it was being used by some rock climbers with cars.
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FourFeetFourPaws would stay here again
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“Lovely spot.”
Reviewed 11/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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This is a favorite with rock climbers. I stayed here last February and came back for more! OHV vehicles were banned here a couple of years ago and the disgruntled "sportsmen" came in and threw nails all over the place and broke a lot of glass. I urge everyone who visits here to help restore this area and undo the damage done by these i... more
This is a favorite with rock climbers. I stayed here last February and came back for more! OHV vehicles were banned here a couple of years ago and the disgruntled "sportsmen" came in and threw nails all over the place and broke a lot of glass. I urge everyone who visits here to help restore this area and undo the damage done by these immature people.
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Larry would stay here again
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“Nice”
Reviewed 9/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
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We had trouble with mice here. This is my only complaint. We caught one and held it hostage until the next morning. Sites are easily accessible from the highway. You have about a mile on a dirt road, but it’s in pretty good condition. The covered table was nice in the heat. There are a few bathrooms. Not too bad, but bring y... more
We had trouble with mice here. This is my only complaint. We caught one and held it hostage until the next morning.
Sites are easily accessible from the highway. You have about a mile on a dirt road, but it’s in pretty good condition.
The covered table was nice in the heat.
There are a few bathrooms. Not too bad, but bring your own toilet paper.
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Hypsy-Gypsy would stay here again
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“First blm experience.. not bad ”
Reviewed 3/9/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | N/a |
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This was my first time camping on BLM land and it wasn’t bad at all. There is a mile long dirt road to get to the campground that’s well maintained. Several sheltered campsites with fire pits, I arrived late (around 8pm) and still found a nice spot right next to a large rock. Other rvs and tent campers as well. Cell service was bar... more
This was my first time camping on BLM land and it wasn’t bad at all. There is a mile long dirt road to get to the campground that’s well maintained. Several sheltered campsites with fire pits, I arrived late (around 8pm) and still found a nice spot right next to a large rock. Other rvs and tent campers as well.
Cell service was barely much but was able to get a nice boost with my Cell booster. 2 bars of talk only with no booster/2 bars of LTE Data with booster. Stayed in a Thursday night and Friday and was very quiet.. few kids and climbers on Saturday morning. Would’ve stayed longer. The toilet—- yeah let’s not talk about that but it’s there. Bring your own toilet paper.
Jay Swant would stay here again
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“if you love hipsters this is your spot”
Reviewed 4/15/2018
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Aggravating washboard road leads to limited awesome looking sites full of hipsters and tourists that don’t want to pay to visit. Oh, and also pretend rock climbers. Yucky.
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