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DW Ranch Road

DW Ranch Road, near Kingman, Arizona, is a laid-back spot for those looking to escape into nature without the fuss of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a chance to set up camp in a more rugged environment, where you can enjoy the freedom of dispersed camping amidst stunning desert scenery.

Visitors have noted the beautiful views and quiet atmosphere, especially if you venture a bit further from the main road. As one camper shared, “We enjoyed a wonderful stay!” Just keep in mind that the terrain can be a bit tricky, with soft sand and loose rocks, so a capable vehicle is a must if you want to explore deeper into the area.

While there are no amenities like drinking water or toilets, the location allows for campfires and pets, making it a great choice for those who want to enjoy a more rustic experience. Some campers have mentioned the presence of trash in the area, but many appreciate the natural beauty and the chance to find a secluded spot away from the noise of the highway.

If you're up for a little adventure, DW Ranch Road is a solid choice for a night or two under the stars, with plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring the surrounding landscape. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, and enjoy the peace and quiet that this area has to offer.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping. Most of the remainder of public lands are open to dispersed camping, as long as it does not conflict with other authorized uses or in areas posted "closed to camping," or in some way adversely affects wildlife species or natural resources.

Dispersed camping is generally allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period. Camping limitation rules vary per office, please check with your local office for details on camping limitations. In addition, campers must not leave any personal property unattended for more than 10 days (12 months in Alaska).

Campsite Selection Dispersed camp sites are located along most secondary roads and may not be marked. Popular locations can be recognized by the telltale flat disturbed area that has been used as a camp site before. Not all flat spots are sites. If possible, please use existing sites to avoid creating new disturbances. To further protect your public lands, campers must not dispose of any refuse, hazardous materials, sewage, or in any manner pollute the surrounding area.

States may have additional requirements or restrictions for dispersed camping.

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Location

DW Ranch Road is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

35.169974 N
113.890539 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Dispersed

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.


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Reviewed Sep. 30, 2024

Great Spot but go further up the road

We stayed here for a night and the site was beautiful. We stayed in one of the spaces not too far down the road as it was our first time dispersed camping. I would definitely recommend staying further down the road as there were a few things we quickly realized:

  • There is a Loves truck stop on the other side of the highway so if gets pretty loud with all of the truck traffic
  • DW Ranch road had a lot of local traffic, including jeeps that I'm assuming were going off roading but they kept blasting by at 2/3AM with those huge light bars on them
  • There is a parking lot right at the end of the road that seemed to be a hot spot for high school kids that wanted to come mess around in the field area at night (We stayed on a Saturday and got woken up by some drunk kids walking pretty close to our area yelling and screaming)
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Maddy T., September 30, 2024
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Maddy T., September 30, 2024
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2024

Right of HWY

Stayed right off highway in big parking lot. Class C towing Jeep. Scouted out sites further up the road with Jeep but they were occupied even at noon. Appears to be a lot of permanent residents. Trash seems to be the Arizona state flower in the BLM dispersed areas.

Siteparking lot
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by James P., April 1, 2024
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by James P., April 1, 2024
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by James P., April 1, 2024
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Reviewed Mar. 26, 2024

Quiet with beautiful views

We came in just before dark. We couldn’t find any empty spots as easy access spots were scarce as we are towing a 26 foot trailer. However if you have a small 4x4 - you shouldn’t have a hard time finding a spot.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Melissa S., March 26, 2024
Reviewed Mar. 17, 2024

Sandy and Stuck w/ Good Trails

Super clean & well maintained. Not many places to turn around. Also super soft sand and rocks so we snuck in and had to be towed out 😩 I would stay here again but I guess I would need a different car. The location is super nice though.

Site The first one?
Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2023

Next to DW Ranch road

We pulled out from the DW Ranch Road (Google Maps 259) into one of these sandy dirt roads. Absolutely fine with 4WD and our Honda CR-V. It’s just a little bit loose terrain. Found a spot just about a quarter mile down the road. Didn’t see someone else close by. We stayed for one night in our tent and enjoyed the wonderful November sunset 🌞 We didn’t hear the i40. Just some cars driving up and down the Ranch Road. Good 4G Verizon internet connection, too. Didn’t had much view from here nor do we appreciate all the sand in our tent or shoes. But absolutely fine for one night 👌

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Philipp S., November 4, 2023
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Philipp S., November 4, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 23, 2023

Great spot noisy cow

Stopped here for the night on our way to the Grand Canyon. There were campers and vans at the first few spots so we drove down about 3 miles or so and found a dirt road off the main road. Took it as far as our Honda Accord would go and had a great little campsite for the night. We realized we forgot our air mattress while setting up camp so we were grateful for the Walmart nearby! There was a lonely cow making noise all night which was a little scary when we didn’t know what it was but we laughed in the morning when we saw who it was.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Justin C., June 23, 2023
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Justin C., June 23, 2023
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Justin C., June 23, 2023
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Reviewed May. 8, 2023

Excellent place (when drive far enough up)!

Quiet! Can see the traffic on the interstate, but we hear NOTHING! So glorious! Lovely views! We enjoyed a wonderful stay! (We are parked 39 feet from the road going up the mountain, RW Ranch Road, but rare are the vehicles on it!)

Sitequite a ways up Ranch Road (though many others are far beyond us…)
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Tamra J., May 8, 2023
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Tamra J., May 8, 2023
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Tamra J., May 8, 2023
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Reviewed Mar. 19, 2023

BLM land good for a night or two

Just outside of Kingman there are several places to stay for the night. Plenty of spots at the bottom of the road, but close to highway and noisy. If you drive up a couple more miles there are several dirt roads to pull off on. I stayed about 1.5 miles up and found a decent spot with some nice views of the mountains. There were several other campers fairly close. You could still hear the noise from the highway. I have Verizon and had excellent signal.

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Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Jeffrey F., March 19, 2023
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  • Review photo of DW Ranch Road by Jeffrey F., March 19, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at DW Ranch Road?

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

  • Does DW Ranch Road have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, DW Ranch Road does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at DW Ranch Road?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.