Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Carrizo Plain BLM Camp
Maricopa, California, California3,074 ft🗓 Mar–May
About this site
BLM dispersed camping on Carrizo Plain NM. Spring wildflowers can be the best in California during wet years.
Peak season temperatures
89°F
Avg high
60°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Masticophis flagellum ruddockiPronghornWestern Black-headed SnakeAmerican barn owlBlunt-nosed Leopard LizardSan Joaquin Kit Fox
Activities
Wildflower ViewingBirdingStargazingPhotography
Amenities
Wildflower AccessFire RingDark Sky
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Mar–May
- Elevation
- 3,074 ft
- Peak temps
- 60°–89°F
- Rating
- 4.4 (41)
- Coordinates
- 35.1234, -119.8512
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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