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jrpend · 01-26-2017, 11:53 AM

Traveling to Utah in April, we are thinking we'd like to stop somewhere between Bakersfield and Barstow - Probably before Mojave.

As long as I've lived in California, I've never driven the road before. We don't like overnighting in RV parks - we prefers rest stops, wal mart etc.

Does anyone want to express an opinion on the boondocking opportunities along that road?

Thanks,
Jerald Pendleton

lanerd · 01-26-2017, 12:37 PM

Your best bet would probably be at the Love's Travel Center on the east end of Tehachapi. It is located right off the Hwy 58 highway. There is also a Home Depot in Tehachapi, but more difficult to get to. Or you can go on to 4-corners (Kramer jct) and stay at the Pilot.

And FWIW, you don't go through Mojave anymore on Hwy 58.

Hope this helps

Ron

CharleyL · 01-26-2017, 12:51 PM

Try Freecampsites.net. and enter Barstow,ca.

ktn1966 · 01-26-2017, 08:56 PM

Kern River County Park outside of Bakersfield. It is a dry camp park, really nice, easy to get to. The price is only $10, it is not a box store but a lot better since you are right on the river. Just stayed there two weeks ago while passing through. There is water and a dump station at the park.

lanerd · 01-27-2017, 10:20 AM

Kip, is that over by Lake Ming? if it is, it's quite a ways from Hwy 58.

Ron

ktn1966 · 01-28-2017, 06:43 AM

It is by Lake Ming, looked it up since I don't know the area. It was only about 10 minutes to 58 and if I remember correct it was almost a straight stretch through farm country. It was a beautiful place to call it a day and easier to unwind and relax after a day on the road then blacktop camping at the travel center up the hill. I don't mind blacktopping but if I can find someplace close by that is more peaceful then why not.

MisterT · 01-28-2017, 07:05 AM

any big box store parking lot, church parking lot, or even the Boron East rest area...

also, here's a list of CA RV Sanitation Station(dump station) rest areas...
RV Sanitation Stations
.... though it looks like several are now closed : /

TaterTot · 01-29-2017, 10:48 AM

California City is a short detour off 58 but it is the ideal boondocking spot. We have been there many times. Find Borax Bill Park on a map, you can get an electric spot if you need it, take on water and as far as you can see you can camp free. There is actually a city road system laid out that was never paved and it is all open camping.