 Places to go Backpacking in the California Desert
Afton Canyon Natural Area (BLM Public Land)
Backpacking is welcome, however campfires are not permitted outside the designated campground. Read More...
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (California State Parks)
The Pacific Crest Trail is the jewel in the crown of America's scenic trails, spanning 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada through three western states. Read More...
Bigelow Cholla Garden Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Cadiz Dunes Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Chemehuevi Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Clipper Mountain Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Dead Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Death Valley National Park (National Park Service)
Backpackers are requested to obtain a free backcountry permit at either the Furnace Creek Visitor Center or the Stovepipe Wells Ranger Station.
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Joshua Tree National Park (National Park Service)
Embracing over 794,000 acres, including 585,000 acres of wilderness, Joshua Tree National Park is a backpacker's dream with its mild winter climate and interesting rock formations, plants, and wildlife. Read More...
Kelso Dunes Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Kingston Range Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
McCain Valley (BLM Public Land)
As a visitor to our public lands, you will have the opportunity to enjoy some of this country's unique and breathtaking natural beauty. Read More...
Mesquite Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Mojave National Preserve (National Park Service)
Backpackers at Mojave National Preserve enjoy a variety of challenges, with sweeping views, solitude, dark night skies, and nearly 700,000 acres of designated wilderness. Read More...
North Mesquite Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Old Woman Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (BLM Public Land)
Elevations range from 4,000 feet in the south at Tylerhorse Canyon to 7,600 feet in the north at Bear Mountain. Temperatures in the summer months can range from 32°F. to over 100°F.
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Piute Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
There are hundreds of miles of pre-existing roads laced throughout the desert. Inexperienced backpackers might want to stay on existing or designated routes and obey posted regulations. Read More...
Sand Canyon (BLM Public Land)
The western end of the canyon is within the 74,640 acre Owens Peak Wilderness. Within the canyon are over 10 miles of trail leading up the north and south forks of Sand Canyon. Read More...
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument (BLM Public Land)
The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto National Monument contains four wilderness areas comprising of 94,590 acres. These areas are administered by three different agencies- BLM, USFS, and California State Parks. Of these, 84,310 acres are federal wilderness and are administered under the Wilderness Act of 1964. All of these areas contain outstanding opportunities for solitude and primitive types of recreation. Read More...
Sheephole Valley Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Short Canyon (BLM Public Land)
The Short Canyon trail is located within the 74,640 acre Owens Peak Wilderness and is open to hikers and equestrians throughout the year. Read More...
Stateline Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities that can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Trilobite Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
You will have the opportunity to enjoy some of this country's unique and breathtaking natural beauty. Public lands within the Needles Resource Area offer the visitor a broad range of opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, birding, photography, hunting, and camping. Read More...
Turtle Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
Whipple Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)
Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping, rock hounding, photography, and backpacking are examples of activities can be enjoyed in this wilderness. Read More...
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