Dove Springs. Doesn't the Inyo County Sheriff's stage there for Thanksgiving Weekend?
I prefer Cal City for a few reasons. Easy to get to. Very open, so typically not hard to find a decent spot to camp. Cell Coverage in some areas (not all). I have no problem with a $15/year OHV fee - plus I pay for the RV permit (which allows 150 gal of fresh water per day, and dump station, although that dump station will be packed on that Sunday). I fill my water tank when I get there. Is it all flat? No. Rolling hills mostly, a few small hills to climb. Easy to get to Boron, Randsburg, El Paso Mountains, Husky site, B1-B crash site, X-15 crash site, etc
The crazies are more spread out in Cal City. About the only thing you have to watch for are the crazies in the trophy trucks in a couple of areas.
Spangler is decent area as well. Closer to the Pinnacles.
I prefer Jawbone Cyn over Dove Springs - but only on quieter weekends.