Campground: El Centro Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Pilot Knob Long Term Visitation Area |
| Description: The area in & around Pilot Knob is rich in both human & natural history. At one time, Patton's troops trained here in preparation for desert fighting in World War II. A State of California Historic Marker lies on the site of Patton's camp. A portion of the Pilot Knob area has been designated an area of critical environmental concern. This is a popular camping spot. Since only minimum camping facilities are available, only self- contained camping units are allowed.
Location: South of Interstate eight near Sidewinder Road.
Season: September 15 - April 15.
Fee: long-term or short-term permit required.
Reservations: no. Available:
Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking
Wildlife Viewing Climbing Drinking Water RV Sites
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms. Notes: Both long-term & short-term permits are valid in any of the seven LTVAs in California & Arizona. The Fort Yuma Indian Reservation borders public lands near Pilot Knob. Please avoid tresspassing by observing all posted signs. |
El Centro Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Pilot Knob Long Term Visitation Area Campground Web Site |
Campground Address:
1661 South Fourth Street
El Centro, CA
92243
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Campground Phone Numbers:
Phone: (760) 337-4400
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Campground: El Centro Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Pilot Knob Long Term Visitation Area in El Centro California *
