WalkHidden gem
Trona Pinnacles
Trona, California
Hundreds of tufa spires on a dry lake bed, free to camp nearby.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min

Tall tufa towers rising from a dry lakebed, a landscape used in many films. The BLM site allows free dispersed camping on a rough dirt road.
Good to know
- Dirt road gets rough after rain
- No services; carry water
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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