One of our favorite places to visit. I would have given it 5 stars but they took a 75.00 deposit…read moreto dry camp lol. Camping is more than double what it was a few years ago but still a pretty good deal. Just not the great deal it used to be.

Clean, quiet, near everything we needed was a great price felt very safe would go again bookings go…read morefast so book early.

An awesome free campground. What more can you ask for? It has a bathroom and an information board…read morethat has maps in a small mailbox. The map helped us SO much because this is a dead zone for cell phones.

If you are attending Gem-O-Rama in Trona California this is the place to stay. Most people do,…read moreusually you'll be amongst several hundred other campers. Located about 5 miles north along 178 this wee campground is dry desolate and parched. But it's the desert!!!!! For only $5 we were able to pitch our tent anywhere in the overflow parking lot. We arrived at night, around 8:30pm and a super friendly and nice sheriff something (I couldn't really read the patch well) chatted with us and registered our vehicle. After setting up our tent, we went in search of the bathrooms, and noticed that they have a swing set, an empty area where once a pool was, there are restrooms and portable toilets, fresh water at 3 faucets, an outdoor shower to wash the salt and mud off after field trips, and a trash receptacle. There are also tennis courts where some other camper had set up a projector showing Alvin and the Chipmunks. Kids were running around playing soccer under the fluorescent street lamps but everyone seemed to quiet down around 10pm (which is the quiet time) and I was able to hear coyotes nearby. It got really cold at night, so I recommend bringing extra blankets and dressing warmly. There are only barrel fires allowed here, no ground fires and sadly we didn't have time nor a barrel to have a fire. Literally we walked around for a little while, marveled at the stars and then went to bed having to be up at 6AM to get in line for pancakes and register for our field trip back in town. What I liked about this site, is that they let you set up where you wanted. We were able to find a place as far away from the 100 or so boy scouts as we could. I probably wouldn't camp here under any other circumstances than for Gem-O-Rama. http://www.yelp.com/biz/gem-o-rama-searles-valley But it's perfect for this event!

We had a wonderful time at Lone Pine campground. The whole campground has an amazing view of the…read moreEastern Sierras. We stayed at Site #1 and it was plenty private. It got quite hot in the late mornings, early afternoons but that was expected. The large boulder and tree at our site helped with shade but still pretty exposed. There's a pretty active stream running through the campground, you can walk down to it. We used the fire pit the first night and we had a blast with our little daughter, looking up at the stars both nights. The toilets were close to our site and were pretty well maintained, no showers. We hopped around the Alabama hills at sunset and took a drive up to the Mt. Whitney portal (which was about 10 degrees cooler during the day) to walk around. We would love to come back here to camp!

Amazing view! The camp hosts keep everything well maintained. The creek is so great and the…read moreproximity to Alabama Hills and Whitney Portal is very convenient. Will be staying here again.

sequioa national park in the spring time is so beautiful! lodgepole campsite was great w/ other…read morecampers at next door campsites and attentive rangers. the trailhead for tokopah falls is a 2 min walk away from the middle of the camp grounds. site 76: one "block" away from the river but close to the main road. only single parking spot right in front per campsite so the 2nd car parked a little farther away. bear box was right next to the picnic table w/ enough space for 6 ppl's worth of food, cooking gear and all toiletries. trash cans and bathrooms are within short reasonable walking distance. closest spicket was across the street but we washed out dishes at a sink in front of the bathroom. *research and prep well for bear safety including storing ALL proper items in the bear bins before booking a campsite! *bring a lantern into the bathroom b/c there's no lights in there! *end of may was 35 deg at night so super cold so definitely bring enough cloths and layers to sleep in!! day time in the sun is quite warm and nice

I'd give this place a 4.5 stars if I could. They lost half a star because the bathrooms were…read moredisgusting. It appeared they cleaned it maybe once a day. But it was stocked with toilet paper. Other than that the campgrounds was great. I love the fact the market is reasonably priced. They have a Cafe, showers, cleaner restrooms, and a laundry facility. The campsite was beautiful. Not too many bugs. Everywhere you looked it was beautiful. There's lots of campsites nearby but not too close. Our campsite was 202, right behind the large rock and pretty close to the river. It was nice hearing the rush of water throughout the day. The bathroom was close enough except for during the the night. Knowing that bears are in the area made it really scary going in the middle of the night. Wear a headlamp, it's much better than a flashlight. The shuttle will come inside the campgrounds and pick you up near the restrooms in the main parking lot. There are a few trails for hiking (which we didn't have time to do). I do recommend if traveling with another family to work out the food situation because there's only one bear box per site. One large cooler can fir or two smaller ones. One large and one small cooler will not fit in the box. ALL food, snack, even perfume, & body spry should be put into the bear box.

This is a great campsite. The bathrooms were clean. There was a large sink outside the bathrooms to…read morewash dishes or anything else. Although it's a bit of a drive from all the other points of interest, we had a lot of fun camping here. The sites are far away from each other with enough privacy. Will definitely make this our first stop instead of our last next time we visit Death Valley!

Amazing campground in the north part of death valley. At 1800 feet, its a little cooler than the…read morevalley (furnace creek). All sites are first come, first serve. We were there in mid April and the site was nearly empty. The stars at night were incredible. Flush toilets, no showers, dump station and drinking water at the campsite entrance

Great campground host who takes time to inform you about everything around the camp. A nice flowing…read morestream helps lull you to sleep each night. And a few trout to catch too. Very clean and well kept campground.

We loved this campsite! The sites are well-spaced, the campground is clean, and quiet (We reserved…read more#9 & #10). The creek that flows through the campground is ice-cold, and makes for a beautiful hike (My husband even caught a small trout)! The bathrooms were kept relatively clean for pit toilets, and clean water is provided from a spigot (to rinse dirty dishes, or kids!). There is a super convenient little general store in Camp Nelson, which is the closest town. Just a beautiful place, with Sequoias sprinkled throughout! You will wake up every morning, glad you're there. The camp host (I believe his name is Dan), was super chill and very helpful when we asked about local sights, and hikes. The only con right now is the fire restriction in effect for the whole area, so that means NO campfires (I got a Campfire Permit beforehand, which is required, but was not inspected). It's a very shady campground during the day, and it gets pretty chilly at night, not to mention very dark. Just make sure you have a propane stove/grill/firepit, and some lanterns/headlamps/flashlights you'll be good to go! *Trail of 100 Giants is a must see, though it's a 22 mile winding drive from the campground*

+ Interesting hiking spot. There isn't one defined trail at Ricardo Campground. Rather, it's more…read morelike a network of paths. Please come and create your own adventure. + The highlight of this hiking area is the badlands that resemble Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Lotta ridges and cliffs formed by millennia of erosion. . 2 restrooms by the trailhead. First hiking parking lot restrooms I've seen without roofs. Has its own pros and cons: + The stench doesn't condense in one room. - But no weather protection. + Easier to communicate for help in case of emergency. - Less privacy. Also, - Hot, dry climate. - No shade. + Nice that there are restrooms throughout the grounds, - but the water fountains aren't working. -- Have to pay $6 digitally to park there. Can't we just slip $6 in physical bills somewhere and call it a day? Better yet, make it $2 or free altogether? lol

If you're looking to camp and you don't want to drive too far from Los Angeles, Red Rock Canyon…read moreState Park is a great option. They have several campgrounds which is first and first serve. There's also several hiking spots in the area, which are less than a mile. There's also a visitor center, which has a lot of information about the park and clean bathroom. Great spot for photos!

The camp host Gavin is amazing! He did a great job - it was a busy holiday weekend and he worked…read moresuper hard - he was awesome!!! ****Please if you are going to be in the Kern River wear a life vest - water can be very dangerous****

Myself and five friends camped here for two nights during sweltering 103° weather. Even with the…read morefire ban, we still had an epic time! We brought a propane fire ring, and it was almost as good as having a real crackling campfire. If you're camping here this time of year, pop-up canopies are an absolute must. Our camp host, Gavin, went above and beyond. He was friendly, thorough, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay. We reserved Sites 19 and 21. We ended up using Site 21 for our three tents and camper van, while Site 19 worked perfectly for parking. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained, and the river was perfect for floating all day. Water levels felt safe, making it great for everyone in our group. My only minor complaint was the river access from our sites. It involved about a three-minute walk over rocky, prickly terrain, and the path wasn't clearly marked. At times, we ended up walking through the backs of neighboring campsites with our tubes and gear to reach the river. Overall, we had an amazing trip and will definitely be back. Happy camping!

The only hike we really did at Death Valley NP. It's about 2-3 miles RT with some incline and a…read morelarge stretch of uncovered trail so bring sunscreen and plenty of water! There are some challenging climbing pieces through slot canyons and some parts where you have to decide what is actually the trail. Then the end it kind of abruptly has a rock wall so there's no 'viewpoint' at the end but the rock marbling and mosaic rocks along the way are very cool to see. We saw a lot of groups here doing like discussion circles so seems like a popular spot to walk a little in and hang out.

Beautiful dry hiking trail. Reminds me of Zion Narrows without the water. Some bottleneck boulder…read morescrambling from time to time. Arrows made of rocks point the way. Stay on trail. One guy had to be rescued by helicopter in the last year. Very dry terrain. Bring extra water. Limited shade. I suggest using the restroom at Stovepipe Wells first. No cell service. Better go near wintertime. Can be cold, so layer up. Summer can reach over 120°F. We hiked almost 4 mi for about 2 hr.