Email: [email protected]
Description:Desert Serenity at Cuddeback Lake – 40 Acres of Open, Film-Ready Terrain Located at the northern edge of Cuddeback Dry Lake in the Mojave Desert, this private 40-acre property offers expansive, unobstructed desert terrain ideal for film, television, and commercial productions. The landscape features wide open sandy ground with minimal vegetation, providing clean sightlines and a versatile backdrop for a variety of scenes including desert driving, post-apocalyptic settings, military, and remote “middle of nowhere” environments. The property is easily accessible via a hard-packed road, allowing for production vehicles, equipment trucks, and staging. Large open areas can accommodate basecamp, parking, and crew operations without visual interference. The surrounding environment offers natural desert textures, distant mountain views, and dramatic lighting conditions throughout the day. The site is suitable for car commercials, off-road and stunt driving (upon approval), music videos, and photography shoots. Productions have flexibility to shape or prep small areas of the land if needed. This is a private, quiet, and controlled location with no nearby structures, making it ideal for capturing isolated, cinematic desert scenes.
General Notes:submitted by: [Petersen, Josh] updated by: [Petersen, Josh] 5/2/2026 8:33:47 AM
Usage Restriction:* All productions must obtain prior approval before filming * No open fires without explicit permission * No hazardous materials or environmentally damaging activities * Land alterations (grading, digging, etc.) require prior approval * All trash and materials must be removed (“leave no trace”) * Noise must comply with local regulations if applicable * Proof of insurance may be required depending on production size * Drone use permitted with prior approval and in accordance with FAA regulations * Off-road driving and stunts allowed only with prior approval and safety measures in place
Jurisdictions::KERN COUNTY FILM COMMISSION
Within 30-Mile Zone: Y
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 35.3319265, y coordinate: -117.4863186
Contacts: Petersen, Josh *(805) 341-4087 Phone 1[email protected]
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