Morongo Basin Desert Run Road - Johnson Valley

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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...Read More
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Highlights of Morongo Basin Desert Run Road - Johnson Valley

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Wash Category IconWash
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.

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14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
13 Community Reviews
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