BLM Sonoran Desert National Monument - Freeman Road Exit #140 Dispersed Camping Area

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The 60,100-acre South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness is located in southwestern Maricopa County, 16 miles east of Gila Bend and 30 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona. This wilderness includes 13 miles of the Maricopa Mountain range, a low elevation Sonoran Desert range, and extensive desert plains. The eastern part of the wilderness has an isolated and screened mountainous interior, formed by long ridges and isolated peaks, separated by plains and washes. The western part is dominated by desert flats fronting the east-west trending Maricopa Mountains ridgeline. This area's large size, varied landforms, and wildness provide outstanding opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation. Hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, wildlife observation and photography are some activities both experienced and family-oriented outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy. Desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, coyotes, bobcat, fox, deer, Gambel's quail and various raptors also inhabit the wilderness. Saguaro, cholla, and ocotillo, paloverde and mesquite are among the many plant species.

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This is a free dispersed camping area in the BLM Sonoran National Monument.  Take Interstate 8, Exit #140 and take gravel road to south. The gravel road is rough washboard first section, then gets narrower and just rough.  Camping areas seem to be just within less than a mile of the Interstate so truck noise will be an issue.  No services for 30 mi back to Gila Bend or 20 mi back to Stanfield.  No water, trash, tables.  Cell signal is excellent on all carriers.  This area is more difficult to access with a TT or RV due to the rougher narrow roads, compared to the Vekol Rd camping area at exit #144.  

Free dispersed BLM exit #140

$150 to REI, $100 to MiiR, and 1 year of The Dyrt PRO

BLM Sonoran Desert National Monument - Freeman Road Exit #140 Dispersed Camping Area

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