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  Seventeen Mile Point       35°13'18''N  115°53'38''W Elevation 1962'  
       
    Seventeen Mile Point Large camping area Topographic map of area
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  Access: Take I-15 to Baker. Exit east on Kelbaker Road. You can see the 'point' on the right side of the road. This is a fairly easy dirt road, partially paved in some places. At night, the lights of Baker twinkle in the distance.  
  Facilities: No water, no facilities. Room for 3-6 tents and vehicles.  
  Season: Open year round. Unpleasent in the summer.  
  Fees: None  
  Nearby Hiking Trails: Numerous unnamed trails. Hiking southwest leads to the old corral and water tank. Many mines, shafts and adits to explore.  
  Nearby 4x4 Trails: Numerous unnamed dirt and sand 4x4 trails.  
  Comments: This is another stop along the old 'Mojave Road'. Don't camp here if rain is forecast… a wash runs right through the flat camping area.  
  Current Weather: Click here for the current 'pointcast' for this spot. ('Pops up' in a new window)  
  Managing Agency: National Park Service  
       
  This information is generally reliable, but not guarranteed. Use this information at your own risk. All outdoor information and conditions are subject to change without notice. Whenever possible, call the managing agency for a current update.