KELSO, CA

Pkg areas N on Kelbaker Rd from I-40 x78, Mojave Natl Preserve (NPS). No facilities. Free. No restrictive signs. 0.4 mi N, spur rd off Kelbaker Rd. BD. Going N, just as Kelbaker Rd starts to curve to the R, a ~0.2 mi long, paved spur rd goes to the L. N34.7267 W115.6787. Some rd material piled in rd, but there’s enough room to drive thru, & there’s a spot to back into before it. Linda & Earl Hylton #49643 Oct 11. Last reval by Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.2.5 mi N, TR, pkg area by nice boulders 0.1 mi from the pavement. 34.74572 -115.65202. Rd continues E & splits off to the S, beware of sand & washes if going further. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 stayed Mar 21.~3.8, go 0.3 mi W, 34.76914 -115.63906. 100′ loop & turnaround. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.~4.0, E side, 34.76838 -115.63092. 90′ wide loop. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.~5.2, E side, go 0.8 mi, 34.77766 -115.60756. 70×70′ pkg area. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.6.5, 15.5 mi S of Kelso, 34.79384 -115.60954, go 0.4 mi E on Hidden Hill Rd, 34.79367 -115.60314. 60×100′ area. 3 lg rigs. Or continue E on Hidden Hill Rd for more longer term sites (4WD required). Hiking trail across hwy through very lush desert, many wild burros. Beautiful view of Granite Mountains to W. Stovall/White #5058 Mar 00. Last updated by Ron & Bernita Poutney #98057 Dec 12. Last reval by Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.~7.9, W side, 34.81188 -115.60987. 70×100′ area. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.~8.0, W side, go ~0.7 mi, TL, go 0.2 mi, 34.81411 -115.61706. 60×60′ area. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.14, 7.7 mi S of Kelso, go 3.4 mi W on Kelso Dunes Rd (somewhat washboarded gravel), just past the marked trailhead, area on L. Or go ~0.3 mi further, bear R & go 0.1 mi to larger area near a clump of tamarisk trees. Rock fire rings. Pit toilets, trash service. Camping not allowed at trailhead or anywhere else along Kelso Dunes Rd, except these sites. Good Verizon w/ booster. Kelso Dunes Mine area. Clyde W Sisler #109916 Apr 12. Updated by Adrien Favareille #132802 stayed Oct 17. Reval by Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Mar 21.

TO CA, BAKER: See CA, BAKER TO CA, KELSO: Paved 2-lane Kelbaker Rd.