The gravel road stretches three miles across flat BLM desert before reaching the KOFA National Wildlife Refuge boundary, offering dispersed camping with strong cell signal from a nearby tower. Campers find abundant space to spread out on the desert pavement, with room between sites and mountain views in multiple directions. Greg L. notes this area provides "pure free boondocking, no water, no trash cans, no toilets."
The location sits five minutes east of Highway 95, just north of the border patrol checkpoint, making it convenient for travelers heading toward Mexico. Traffic noise carries from the highway but remains in the background. Campers report the area stays relatively quiet, especially for those who drive three-quarters of a mile in from the main road. Tiny red cacti dot the landscape, requiring attention when walking around camp.
Cell coverage reaches five bars throughout most of the camping area, though signal weakens deeper into the wildlife refuge behind ridgelines. The flat terrain accommodates larger RVs, and the lack of vegetation provides wide open views for stargazing. Hikers can explore trails extending into the surrounding desert and refuge lands. For additional camping options in the region, campers can check campsites near BLM Land — Yuma Field Office or visit nearby KOFA National Wildlife Refuge - King Valley Road six miles southeast.
Description
The Colorado River District is comprised of three field offices, the Kingman Field Office, the Yuma Field Office, and Lake Havasu Field Office. The district shares the same building with the Lake Havasu Field Office. All together they oversee the management of almost 5 million acres of public lands in western Arizona.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBLM King Valley Road Free Dispersed is located in Arizona near Cibola
Coordinates
33.256905 N
114.231851 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 6/13/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/13/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/8/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 6/13/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/13/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 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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Drive Time
- 52 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 38 min from El Centro, CA
- 1 hr 45 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 16 min from Phoenix, AZ
