We are visiting a friend who works in Ridgecrest, unable to stay on China Lake RV park, Bertrands…read morewas recommended. Very simple, all level sites, most are dirt. They're very wide, a couple trees, $30 a night for 50 amp full hookup. Would definitely stay again if ever in the area. They do not take reservations, first come, first served.

So this place is called Sierra Vista which is kind of funny because we live in Sierra Vista…read moreArizona but I'm from Lone Pine going up to the reunion so we stayed one night here which is a great deal for military $35 a night or so they had a nice restrooms and showers and places to cook your food and entertainment and entertainment they also have a bowling alley on the base and gas, a commissary And a place to eat

Traveling home wanted to check out a few rv parks. We discovered this place is actually on the…read morenaval base. We explained to the guard we were just checking the rv park out. The guard wasn't sure we could stay there because my husband isn't retired military so our adventure began. Found the park. It is nice and someplace we would stay. Caution! After getting lost on the base and our encounter with a different guard station we finally found where to go to get a base permit. So, unless you are active military or retired you can't stay here.

Excellent hotel. 5 stars all around. The staff and owners are incredible. Dirt biked like crazy up…read moreand down the trails then ride back and enjoy the charming accommodations. The cottage saved my marriage!

Comfortable and clean accommodations in a cool historic motosport friendly town. Nice surprise…read morewhen things are better than expected. Met the owners, Dan and Craig, couple real nice guys who are all about the customer experience. Can't recommend enough.

Searles Lake has Borax. For that matter most of the area and its history are essentially the tale…read moreof Borax and other minerals that folks far more heartier than myself came to this area (as well as Death Valley) and braved Dante's Inferno like conditions. The only town, Trona, has a few places to stop and 2 gas stations now and while the prices are high befitting its remote location it's an essential stop. Death Valley is not just a name. It can be brutal for the unprepared so I always stop here and fill up for added safety margin. There are some things to do like the Trona Pinacles etc. Beyond that its JAHM or Just Another Historical Marker

Thank you for helping after this Historical 4th of July 2019…read moreRidgecrest Rocks! M6.4 M5.4 & M7.1 Couldn't go back to my friends place so we stayed there at the Red Cross Shelter with her pup. You guys really come through.

Very nice community center for Veteran event. Space was perfect and suited the needs of the event…read morehosted by the Ridgecrest Veterans Advisory Council. AC was working overtime a bit chilly but better than being hot. Plenty of parking. Clean restrooms.

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!

Let me start by saying that I am not claiming this is a 4-star hotel. Just like there is no Taco…read moreBell that is a five-star restaurant, but you bet there are some Taco Bell's that deserve 5 stars. I'm giving this hotel 4 stars based on how it meets my needs and expectations. I initially started on some hotel discount booking site where this location had I think two stars. So I initial thought was that I should definitely stay away. When I actually clicked the reviews I saw that all of the recent reviews were quite good. People were happy with their stay and it seemed the hotel had been updated. The pricing was also considerably less than my other options. So I decided to give it a shot. When I arrived the hotel was from the outside less modern than I had expected. It's squeezed directly in between some other small hotels just like it. On the main strip in town. You could definitely see that it was an older hotel/motel. I got my room key and was given a metal key instead of a high tech swipe card. The woman at the front desk was very personable. I told her my car was full of boxes from moving and that I was worried that it would be broken into even though there is nothing of value. She said that they had never had any problems and that she was frequently around the parking lot or at least looking at it and would keep an eye out for me. I got the least expensive room apparently because it doesn't have a bathtub shower but it does have a normal old are not large but totally usable tile shower. She offered to let me look at the room before I booked it. The pictures I saw online looked to be much more updated rooms, but my room was nice enough and not completely out dated. It came with a mini fridge, a microwave, a window AC, and a nice flatscreen TV. When I checked in she gave me a Wi-Fi password. The bed had zero stains or anything gross visible. That is always my biggest concern in an older hotel. Especially an older less expensive hotel. I am generally picky about the comfort of a bed. I can sleep just about anywhere but I will wake up very sore if the mattress is not comfortable. I had a great nights sleep. Even when I was awake in the room I did not hear a lot of sound from outside. One complaint I did see in other reviews was that the pool was closed/empty. That is still the case today and I did not ask for more information about if or when it would open. Oh yeah there is a super cool little patio on the second floor overlooking the pool and main drag. Patio table and chairs. If it wasn't 1,000,000° it might be nice to sit out there during the day. If you are looking for an inexpensive hotel and don't mind cracked tile or walls in need of touchup paint, this is a great option.

Great rooms ,clean, friendly staff very helpful very quiet and peaceful got a great night's restread more

Wow words cannot say how much I appreciate the DMV. I have been to many DMV locations and everyone…read moreto have been the workers appear to not enjoy their jobs. I live in the Inland Empire and due to Covid it has wrecked havoc not just on peoples lives but also personal schedules. My son had a permit that was expiring and he had only two days to take the behind the wheel test. The only choices I had was Blythe or Ridgecrest I choice hating to drive far but it was closer than my other choice. I arrived at the office 1 hour ahead of time and my son was able to take his test. During the test their was an incident and Natalie was his examiner. I have nothing but praise for Natalie and the office manager. This office should be a role model for all DMV in terms of customer service and care. They greet you with a smile and are eager to help you with your concern, not with a frown and discouragement. The office is very orderly small but I get it small town. I telling anyone who is willing to wait the entire day in an DMV office or in the hot sun should rethink it. You can use that time to drive up north and enjoy a welcoming smile and great service. It's people like Natalie who encourages the kids to do their best even though she has her job being the examiner she puts them at ease. The drive up to Ridgecrest maybe a little long but the wait is very short. It's people like Natalie and the Ridgecrest DMV that makes people drive up worth the while. I hope this post doesn't ruin a good thing and send flocks of people up north, what I wanted to do is tell everyone their is a DMV in Ca. that will send you off with a smile and a long but short drive home. It's worth the drive than spending the day at DMV south of there. THANKS Natalie and the Ridgecrest DMV staff!

Based on the location this is the Department of Motor Vehicles…read more I have been to four different California DMV's: Long Beach, Santa Monica, Culver City, and Ridgecrest. That's not counting the Nevada DMV in Las Vegas. The Ridgecrest DMV, hands down, the very best. I have never had to wait more than 5 minutes in line. The people working there are friendly, efficient, and actually know what they are doing. Whenever my boss based in Los Angeles had to deal with the DMV, he made an excuse for coming up to Ridgecrest in order to use the Ridgecrest DMV. They are that much better.