Hodges Dispersed Recreation Area is a free, primitive 14-site campground at 8,431 feet elevation in Carson National Forest near the Rio Santa Barbara, offering grass pads suitable for tent camping with a 14-day maximum stay.

The area provides basic amenities including toilets and allows pets, but has no water, electric hookups, or cell service, requiring visitors to be self-sufficient and pack out all trash.

Located on Santa Barbara Road near Vadito, this dispersed camping area serves as an access point for hiking and outdoor recreation in the surrounding forest terrain.