Morongo Basin Desert Run Road - Johnson Valley

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Morongo Basin Desert Run Road - Johnson Valley

Highlights of Morongo Basin Desert Run Road - Johnson Valley

Altitude

Camping

Desert

Iconic

Overland

Rock

Sand

Wash

Highest Elevation

2777 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

West

Nearest Town

Yucca Valley

Nearest Services

Yucca Valley

Management Agency

BLM - Johnson Valley OHV Area

District

Barstow Field Office

Overview

Once in Johnson Valley, many people wonder where the best dispersed camping is at. Morongo Basin Desert Run Road (aka Desert Run Road) is one of two favorite spots for the locals to camp at. Desert Run Road is almost totally protected from the aggressive winds that can wreak havoc on the Means Dry Lake. The weather isn’t the only reason to choose this trail for camping. Immediately off of Desert Run Road is some of the best 4x4 and off-road trails in the area including trails like a Turkey Claw, which is an extreme rock crawling trail. Mommas Sand Hill is a popular place for razors and other side by sides to hang out and there are several natural dirt bike courses against the hillside. So the next time you are in the area and wondering where to camp, take your RV, 5th Wheel, or tent and look to Desert Run Road.