El Mirage revs up adrenaline with rocket cars screaming across its legendary dry lake bed. Off-road warriors tear through BLM trails in the High Desert. Base your RV at El Mirage OHV Recreation Area from $15/night and launch into record-breaking action.
El Mirage crouches in San Bernardino County's High Desert, famed for El Mirage Dry Lake where rocket cars smash land speed records during monthly SCTA races from September to May. The BLM's OHV Recreation Area sprawls over 1,200 acres of open desert playground. Victorville hums nearby on Highway 395 with grocery stores and fuel stops.
El Mirage OHV Recreation Area anchors RV camping here with primitive sites from $15/night. Dirt bike daredevils and UTV explorers pull in for direct trail access. Families chase sunsets over Joshua Tree-dotted dunes from their campsites.
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El Mirage is known for rocket car races on its dry lake bed that set world speed records. The Southern California Timing Association hosts events monthly from September to May, drawing speed freaks to witness cars topping 1,000 mph. BLM trails add off-road excitement in the vast High Desert.
El Mirage OHV Recreation Area offers the prime spot in our directory. Primitive sites start at $15/night with direct access to 1,200 acres of OHV trails. It's 15 miles south of Victorville on Highway 395.
September to May marks the prime RV camping season in El Mirage. Summer heat tops 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but cooler temps prevail otherwise with rocket races monthly. Pack for dust and bring your own water to primitive sites.