Burnt Rancheria

Cleveland National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAnza-Borrego DesertCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (325)

🟢 12 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3

1 of the last 53 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (9h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Burnt Rancheria in California has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, Yucca #020–Yucca #027 next to each othersites Amphitheater #013, #014, #017, #018, #033, #035, #036, #037, #039, #041, Lilac #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #010, #012, #015, #016, #019, Pinyon #038, #040, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046, #049, #050, #051, #052, #054, #055, #056, #057, #059, #061, Yucca #007, #009, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #029, #031, #032, #034

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →opened 22h agosites Pinyon #058

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 9h agosites Pinyon #053

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Amphitheater #013 & Amphitheater #014 next to each othersites Amphitheater #013, #014, #017, #033, #037, #039, #041, Lilac #004, #005, #010, #012, #015, #016, Pinyon #038, #049, #057, #059, #061, Yucca #007, #020, #021, #026, #031

Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →opened 22h agosites Pinyon #030

Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 22h agosites Pinyon #028

Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Pinyon #046, Yucca #022

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Amphitheater #036, Lilac #006, Pinyon #045

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

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⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint18.2 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger19.4 midirections →

⚡ EVgo19.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 40 openings at Burnt Rancheria over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~134 mi from LA💵 $35/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎥 24K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.6★★★★★323 ratings

5★233

4★53

3★24

2★8

1★5

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.9/4

AT&T2.9/4

T-Mobile2.7/4

Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Burnt Rancheria FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Burnt Rancheria?

Burnt Rancheria in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Burnt Rancheria?

Campsite fees at Burnt Rancheria run about $35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Burnt Rancheria when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Burnt Rancheria often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Burnt Rancheria?

CampSage's scans caught 40 openings at Burnt Rancheria over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 4–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Burnt Rancheria a good campground?

Burnt Rancheria holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 325 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Burnt Rancheria?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Burnt Rancheria, Verizon rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 117 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Burnt Rancheria located?

Burnt Rancheria is located in Anza-Borrego Desert, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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