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Dispersed Camping

Arivaca Lake

Arivaca Lake offers dispersed camping near a body of water surrounded by rolling hills and desert terrain. Temperatures can range from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge and the historic town of Arivaca.

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Location

Arivaca Lake is located in Arizona

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

31.52577562 N
111.2545025 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


PERMIT might be REQUIRED

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Reviewed Mar. 31, 2025

Quiet and relaxing

We camped here March 17th, a little warm in the day (high 85) but nice and cool at night. There are several fire rings in the main parking lot. You can get there in a sedan. There is an upper lot that you can camp at with fire rings and mediocre lake views. There is a middle area with a little sketchy dirt road you’d need high clearance and 4WD to get to, but you can also walk your stuff up the hill. We camped here and it was gorgeous, although some trash was around. Pretty sure some immigrants walked through the lower parking lot around 1am, but didn’t bug us at all.

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  • Review photo of Arivaca Lake by Shianne E., March 31, 2025
  • Review photo of Arivaca Lake by Shianne E., March 31, 2025
  • Review photo of Arivaca Lake by Shianne E., March 31, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Arivaca Lake?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Arivaca Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Arivaca Lake have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Arivaca Lake does not have wifi.