Forest Road 653.1C, Custer, SD
Forest Road 653.1C is a popular location for dispersed camping close to Custer, SD. Realistically, there is only once place to camp here, which is indicated by the marker on the map below. It's a large enough site suitable for full-sized RVs, and the access road is hard-packed dirt/gravel.
Wabash Spring Road, Custer, SD
Wabash Spring Road, also marked as Forest Road 781 on USFS maps, and as County Road 661K on Google Maps, is a road where people frequently boondock. Being only 3.3 miles into downtown Custer, SD, it's a premium boondocking location for those want to visit the historic shopping and dining area.
North Pole Road, Custer, SD
North Pole Road (also known as Forest Road 287 on USFS maps) is a popular dispersed camping area due to being only 7 1/2 miles into downtown Custer, SD. The Black Hills National Forest allows dispersed camping along this road according to its Motor Vehicle Use Map (see link below).
Camino Cove Campground, Pollock Pines, CA
This is a free, developed campground offered by El Dorado National Forest. With 32 campsite units, some with picnic tables and fire rings, and vault toilets, it's situated on a peninsula of Union Valley Reservoir. It's a popular destination for locals seeking weekend camping for fishing and water activities.
Wentworth Springs Campground, Pollock Pines, CA
This is a free, developed campground offered by El Dorado National Forest strictly for high clearance, 4WD vehicles. There are eight (8) sites, all of which are designed for tent camping. The campground is only open from June to October. There are picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet.
Airport Flat Campground, Pollock Pines, CA
Airport Flat Campground is a free, developed campground offered El Dorado National Forest. There are 16 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings and there are vault toilets. The campground is known for being located along Gerle Creek where people come up to go swimming.
Corral Canyon Campground, Campo, CA
Corral Canyon Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Cleveland National Forest. There are 20 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. This campground makes for a popular base camp for OHV riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Corral Canyon Campground is located within the Corral Canyon OHV Area and provides a convenient camping opportunity for those using the surrounding trails. Campsites are nestled amongst an Oak grove with views of chaparral and desert for miles.
Bobcat Meadow Campground, Campo, CA
Bobcat Meadow Campground is a free, developed campground operated by Cleveland National Forest. There are 20 campsites available with picnic tables and fire rings, and 2 vault toilets. This is a popular base camp for OHV riders, hikers and horseback riders.
Sycamore Flat Campground, Pearblossom, CA
Sycamore Flat Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Angeles National Forest. With 12 campsites located off of Big Rock Creek Rd, it offers easy access from a paved highway. Some of the sites are large enough for medium-sized trailers and motorhomes.
Southfork Campground, Valyermo, CA
Southfork Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Angeles National Forest. There are 21 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. This campground is located along South Fork Big Rock Creek and offers swimming areas, making it a popular destination for Summer camping.
