Cowboy Camp
BLM
Write a Review California 16 Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423 707-468-4000 916-941-3101 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.9977, -122.3538
Overview of Cowboy Camp
Camping only permitted in designated areas (lower half). Camping is open from the 3rd Saturday in April through the 3rd Saturday in November.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-930018 on 5/21/2024
Longest RV Reported: 33 feet
Reported by mongo on 11/4/2017
Number of Sites 27
Open Seasonally 3rd Saturday in April - 3rd Saturday in November
Elevation 1,049 ft / 319 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Cowboy Camp 19 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 9/25/2017
“Nice Stay ”
Reviewed 6/3/2024
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Plenty of space on memorial weekend. No ATT service. Beautiful drive in
AT&T
Sam would stay here again
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“Very peaceful!”
Reviewed 5/21/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Site Number: | 1 |
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Plenty of space, we just pulled off into grass a bit away from others. There was one outhouse in the middle of the campground. A few people with their horses but they weren't disruptive at all. We saw a herd of elk up on the hillside which was awesome. Only downside was we didn't feel comfortable starting a campfire at our site due to ... more
Plenty of space, we just pulled off into grass a bit away from others. There was one outhouse in the middle of the campground. A few people with their horses but they weren't disruptive at all. We saw a herd of elk up on the hillside which was awesome. Only downside was we didn't feel comfortable starting a campfire at our site due to acres of very flammable dry grass around!
camper-930018 would stay here again
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“Beautiful and Quiet”
Reviewed 2/13/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Unfortunately the campsite itself was closed. Sign on the gate said it’s open in April. But we parked our van by the viewpoints and didn’t have any problems. I wouldn’t recommend tent camping. It might not be so scenic in the summer but it was very pretty mid-February. There are plenty of hole toilets to use but no trash cans. No cell ... more
Unfortunately the campsite itself was closed. Sign on the gate said it’s open in April. But we parked our van by the viewpoints and didn’t have any problems. I wouldn’t recommend tent camping. It might not be so scenic in the summer but it was very pretty mid-February. There are plenty of hole toilets to use but no trash cans. No cell service for T-Mobile or Atnt, not sure about Verizon. The drive up is completely paved and the site itself is well kept gravel. Overall great experience!
camper-901883 would stay here again
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“Picture perfect overnight”
Reviewed 10/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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I read about the ticks - we did not have a dog or get any on us. This is a horse camp and the flies have heard about it. I have an instant pop up bug shelter that paid for itself in minutes. We were able to enjoy the story book views as the sun went down. Coyotes and I am pretty sure a bull elk joined in to serenade us. This is like a ... more
I read about the ticks - we did not have a dog or get any on us. This is a horse camp and the flies have heard about it. I have an instant pop up bug shelter that paid for itself in minutes. We were able to enjoy the story book views as the sun went down. Coyotes and I am pretty sure a bull elk joined in to serenade us. This is like a mile off of 20 on 16 so perfect for either road - we were taking 20 over the lake to the 5. This place is huge (we didn't bother unhooking the toad) and the other campers were all spread out. There is a stream you can camp near, we just stuck to the middle because I am slightly paranoid in these BLM places. Saw a "blm resident" but no one approached and we really enjoyed out overnight. Plan for the bugs (which disappear at dusk) and I can highly recommend this free spot. Zero coverage with Tmobile, everyone needs to unplug right ? Camp closes 3rd week of November.
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Iceclimber would stay here again
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“Ticks Galore! ”
Reviewed 5/8/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Beautiful, quiet, serene… Until your dogs walk outside and get covered in ticks! I left this site a week ago and have spent every day and every night picking ticks out of my dogs. Never again.
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“Great little spot nestled in the hills”
Reviewed 11/16/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | NA |
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This is an excellent, off the beaten path location. It does have a lot of bugs including bees, wasps, and flies, but nothing a screen can't keep out. It gets nice and warm during the day as well since the hills surrounding this space block most of the wind. Super quiet, nice place to boondock.
BigBronco would stay here again
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“Horse Skeet!”
Reviewed 5/7/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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So the place is open and accessible. However the locals bring their horses there to play. Uninviting and rude old local people.
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“Its was chill.”
Reviewed 4/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Nice small camp, there are 2 pit toilets, stayed on 4-10-21, warm in the day, nice n chilly at night, lots of little flies at night. This place is right off the road so you can get road noise, there is a small creek down the hill. You can hear cows and coyotes at night. Had a couple campers hauling horse trailers, i beleive theres a f... more
Nice small camp, there are 2 pit toilets, stayed on 4-10-21, warm in the day, nice n chilly at night, lots of little flies at night. This place is right off the road so you can get road noise, there is a small creek down the hill. You can hear cows and coyotes at night.
Had a couple campers hauling horse trailers, i beleive theres a fenced area for the horses to hang out at night.
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AT&T
T-Mobile
21crstrk would stay here again
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“Seasonal Camping in beautiful hills”
Reviewed 3/11/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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This place was gorgeous! However, it closes to overnight campers seasonally, Nov. - April. There is an upper day use lot and a lower camping lot, unless you want to drive off road the path is closed. Other than that it is very pretty. Lots of sites. It is right off the paved road and shouldn't be any trouble for anyone to make it t... more
This place was gorgeous! However, it closes to overnight campers seasonally, Nov. - April. There is an upper day use lot and a lower camping lot, unless you want to drive off road the path is closed.
Other than that it is very pretty. Lots of sites. It is right off the paved road and shouldn't be any trouble for anyone to make it there.
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The Wanderlings would stay here again
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“Nice bare bones place ”
Reviewed 5/26/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Great place to stay overnight. People aren’t kidding about the ticks!
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T-Mobile
Jimcee would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
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Recreation
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Site Amenities
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- fire ring
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