Ricardo Campground in Red Rock Canyon State Park is set along the base of a dramatic cliff. Visitors to the park enjoy scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. The park is located on the eastern side of the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada, 92 miles south of Lone Pine.
Ricardo Campground has 50 campsites. Most of the sites are exposed with very little vegetation in the area. Sites can be windy. All campsites are first-come, first-served.
| Ricardo Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Campground Location: | Highway 14, 92 miles south of Lone Pine |
| Elevation: | 2,600 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | Los Angeles - 120 miles
Bakersfield - 81 miles |
| Campground Open: | Open year-round |
| Number of Sites: | 50 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2, $6 per night fee for 2nd vehicle |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended, not allowed on trails |
| Operated by: | California State Parks |
| Mojave Sector Office: | (661) 946-6092 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations Available: | First-come, first-served |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #1, #2, #6, and #45. Sites #1 and #2 have a shade Ramada over the picnic table.
Red Rock Canyon SP Accessible Features |
| Fees: | $25 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, Noon |
| Ricardo Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water, campfire center |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Park Map: | Red Rock Canyon State Park Map |
| Attractions near Ricardo Campground: | Stop by the Visitor Center (closed during winter and summer months). Enjoy the many hiking trails in the park. Find shaded picnic tables. Enjoy seasonal interpretive programs. Join guided nature hikes in spring and fall. |
Ricardo Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Ricardo Campground
Enjoy beauty of the colorful rock formations at Red Rock Canyon State Park. Make your camp at Ricardo Campground.
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