Death Valley National Park is a very popular destination for RV's year round. God only knows who can handle the 100+ temps in the summer, but some people love it. Panamint Valley is another camping option, just to the west. Other great desert parks are Mojave, Red Rock, Joshua Tree, Anza Borrego, plus Highway 395 has amazing contrast in gorgeous terrain & spectacular views along the Eastern Sierra.
backroads
The very best RV camping is done outside of campgrounds along the backroads. Away from the crowds, noises of towns, campgrounds, little to no fees, & plenty of scenery awaits the adventurous one.
Total Escape has compiled a short list below of specific areas with backroads wide enough for RVs:
bears Bears breaking into RVs for food is an extremely rare occurence. Food may be stored in a hard-sided trailer, motorhome, or recreational vehicle (RV) as long as the food is not visible or odoriferous from the outside. Windows and doors must be kept closed if the vehicle is unattended.
Dispose of garbage frequently in animal-resistant dumpsters and cans. Don't leave any garbage in your campsite, especially at night.
Certain small highways & narrow paved roads in California restrict the length of vehicle. CalTrans and roadside signs recommend RV not use certain routes. Many Sierra Nevada passes are challenging for motorhomes, so the department of transportation has come up with a thorough list.
Southern California Desert Rats are serious about their weekend camping adventures, their motorhomes and all the toys! MOTORSPORTS: Quads, motorcycles, sand rails, dune buggies, you name it. Big, hefty RV's tow their toy boxes out to the nearest desert almost every winter weekend near Mojave desert, Imperial Sand Dunes, Glamis & the eastern stretches near Anza Borrego SP. If ya want peace & quiet the popular OHV areas are not the place to find it
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