Historic
Kern County, CA
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Jagged BLM rock formation (also Bandit Rock) in the Scodie Mountains overlooking Indian Wells Valley. 19th-century stage-route lookout associated with the Tiburcio Vásquez gang; listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Nearby Freeman Junction sits at the SR-14/SR-178 corridor west of Ridgecrest.
| Region | Kern County, CA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.5919, -117.9476 |
| Designation | NRHP 75000431 (1975) |
| Also known as | Bandit Rock |
| Manager | BLM |
| Seasonal closure | Feb 1–Jul 1 (raptor nesting) |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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