Eleven miles south of Quartzsite along Highway 95, this dispersed camping area sits within Kofa National Wildlife Refuge on public land managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Campers access the sites via a washboard gravel road that extends 5.7 miles from the highway turnoff, with a significant dip at the highway exit that may challenge low-clearance trailers or long RVs.
The camping area features a loop road with several back-in style sites spread across flat, open desert terrain. No amenities are provided—no restrooms, water, tables, or fire rings—though cell service reportedly works well. Sites accommodate big rigs and allow campfires, pets, and alcohol, with a 14-day limit. Hiking trails lead into nearby canyons, and the area offers clear night skies away from town lights. Additional campgrounds just outside Quartzsite provide more developed options for those preferring amenities.
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Location
Dispersed CampingKofa National Wildlife Refuge - Crystal Hill Free Campsites is located in Arizona
Coordinates
33.52401212335159 N
114.11945857320215 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/1/26
VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/17/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/1/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- 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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 27 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 47 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 13 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 17 min from Phoenix, AZ
