Stephens Mine Road Dispersed Camping

We checked this area out while camping at Teagle Wash Road Dispered.

The camping area was relatively flat with several large areas about a mile off Trona Road. The road was in good shape and there is BLM signage at the turn off. This area provided somewhat of a view of the surrounding area, compared to where we were camped (Teagle Wash Dispersed). Teagle Wash Staging area is near, where you can find 2 clean and stocked outhouses at the time of our visit. I would suggest not taking this route to the staging area in an RV. There are several dips once you turn onto RM 7.

This is an open riding area, we would avoid the area on a weekend. If you are interested in exploring the area, download the AvenzaMaps App and download the FOJ (Friends of Jawbone) OHV map. The map uses you phone's GPS system even if you have no cell service.

This isn't really a 'destination' place for me. I met up with friends who were already there. Trona Pinnacles is nearby which is cool, but this area is not the most picturesque one I have ever been to. This might be why I am lacking in photos to submit.

I have one of just my truck, with the camping area in the background. Pretty flat, with mountains in the not so near distance.

The off-roading is fun. That's something.

Verizon and ATT worked fine for me. I don't do speed tests. My test is 'can I stream Netflix?'. And I could, no problem on ATT. Could use phone (Verizon) no problem as well. This is important when you need to work on the road and you are obsessed with your phone.

There's a town, a military one, I think, to the north- Ridgecrest. Has everything you could ask for as far as necessities go.

This place is pretty far out in the middle of nowhere. Can't see returning to it unless I meet people again, but if that happens, I won't NOT go.