Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area

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Managed by the Bureau of Land Management within the Kingman Field Office, Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area sits just off the highway near Congress, Arizona, functioning primarily as an overflow zone when the adjacent Burro Creek Campground fills up. No marked sites, no water, and no trash service. What it does provide is free, open camping with reliable AT&T cell signal and enough flat, level ground to accommodate large rigs.

Access is straightforward. Steve F. describes it as "easy access for my truck and trailer," noting his 50-foot rig had no trouble maneuvering in the large pullout. Road noise from the nearby highway is present but reviewers report it does not significantly disrupt sleep. Shade is essentially nonexistent, which matters considerably in warmer months.

The surrounding area draws rock hounders down to the Burro Creek river corridor, and wild burros have been spotted in the mountains nearby. Campers needing water or dump station access can use the facilities at the adjacent developed campground for a $10 fee. The dispersed area itself tends to see only a handful of rigs at a time, keeping crowding manageable. Those exploring campsites near Kingman Field Office will find this spot suits self-contained rigs and short-stay travelers best.

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Map & DirectionsBurro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area is located in Arizona near Congress

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Coordinates

34.533801086245354 N
113.4388827162543 W

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    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 8 users
    Last on 7/31/26
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    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 11 users
    Last on 7/31/26
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    AT&T
    No Coverage
    Verified by 7 users
    Last on 7/31/26

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 8 users
    Last on 7/31/26
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    Verizon5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 11 users
    Last on 7/31/26
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    AT&T
    No Coverage
    Verified by 7 users
    Last on 7/31/26

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Features

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  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • 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.


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This overflow area offers level sites with mountain views but lacks shade and basic amenities. Many mentioned good cell coverage and nearby paid services, making it functional for self-contained camping.

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Reviewed May. 11, 2026

Boon dock site near burro creek

To tell the truth I just stopped here because it looks like a dispersed site. Then I went on this site and found that it is dispersed along side the Burro Creek campground. Great spot! Right off the highway. Easy access for my truck and trailer. About 50’ total truck and trailer, and had no problems with access. Large pullout with plenty of room to turn around.

SiteDispersed
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2025

Middle of Nowhere

It’s a level spot and has a view of the surrounding mountains but there is no shade in sight! It has some road noise but not enough to keep you from sleep. We did ride into the mountains and found some wild Burros which was pretty cool to see. Lots of people come here to rock hound so we are going down to the river to check it out. There is a campground right down the road that has a dump and water for a small fee that anyone can use. It’s pretty here but not much shade.

Sitefirst large pull out
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area by Alisa P., October 5, 2025
  • Review photo of Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area by Alisa P., October 5, 2025
  • Review photo of Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area by Alisa P., October 5, 2025
Reviewed Mar. 14, 2024

BLM CG overflow

Did get a spot in the CG but checked out the dispersed area. It did have ATT cell signal for messaging. Area well spread out, only a couple of rigs camped.

Sitena
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024

Burro Creek Overflow camping area

When the Burro Creek CG is full, this is your option to wait for a spot to open. Good cell signal but no water, trash, or marked sites. The Burro Creek CG does allow the dry campers to come in and use the RV dump and fill with water $10 fee.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area by Greg L., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area by Greg L., February 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area by Greg L., February 16, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Burro Creek Overflow Dispersed Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.