Ghost Town Road BLM Camping

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Hikers and rock hunters will find ready access to off-road trails around Ghost Town Road BLM Camping, a free dispersed area on BLM land outside Congress, Arizona, where a dried riverbed yields smooth river glass and old mine shafts dot the surrounding hills. No facilities here. It's strictly dry camping, so arriving with a full water supply matters, though campers report that water is available for 25 cents a gallon at a U-Haul in town, with a gas station and Family Dollar reachable on foot via the trails.

Road conditions shape where you set up. The main graded road suits larger rigs and mid-sized trailers, while the tracks that wind deeper into the area get progressively rougher and require higher clearance. Reviewers note roughly 20 sites depending on vehicle type, with more options the further back you go. Some long-term campers appear to have settled in, but most report the area stays quiet and respectful. Afternoon jet traffic overhead has been noted by at least one visitor.

Cell coverage runs to 2 to 3 bars on Verizon in most spots, though signal can drop in the evenings or shift significantly from one location to another. Two cemeteries sit within the camping area, one with gravestones dating to around 1902. Dan N. notes there are "arsenic warning signs in some" of the old mines, so exploring them warrants caution. Campers planning longer stays typically resupply in Wickenburg, which has a dump station, grocery store, and laundromat. Nearby, Stanton Road BLM Dispersed near Congress Junction provides another dispersed option in the area if this spot fills up.

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Map & DirectionsGhost Town Road BLM Camping is located in Arizona near Congress

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Coordinates

34.18807716 N
112.85809682 W

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    Verified by 26 users
    Last on 8/4/26
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    Some Coverage
    Verified by 8 users
    Last on 8/4/26

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    Verified by 26 users
    Last on 8/4/26
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    Some Coverage
    Verified by 8 users
    Last on 8/4/26

Access

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

Site Types

  • Dispersed
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 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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Guests frequently mentioned the variety of camping spots available, from secluded areas to RV-accessible sites with scenic sunset views. Most found it quiet and spacious despite being dry camping only. Some noted bumpy access roads and occasional aircraft noise.

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Reviewed May. 29, 2025

Good Spot to Stay

It’s not the Taj Mahal but it’s quiet and the views aren’t too shabby. It gets the job done.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Andrew S., May 29, 2025
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Andrew S., May 29, 2025
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Andrew S., May 29, 2025
Reviewed Mar. 25, 2025

Clean. Quiet. Easy roads.

Title says it all. So many spots on a Friday. Dont be scared to drive around to find a spot. Verizon had about 2 bars of service for texting and calling. Some internet browsing.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Zack E., March 25, 2025
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Zack E., March 25, 2025
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Zack E., March 25, 2025
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Reviewed Dec. 6, 2023

Beautiful sunset.

Easy access for midsized trailers. Larger trailers need to stick by graded road. Views are spectacular.

SiteDispersed
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by John R., December 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by John R., December 6, 2023
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by John R., December 6, 2023
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2023

Beautiful Sandy Location

This area is hard sand, many winding roads with secluded spots to camp and lots of green in between so quite private. However, with all that said, people seemed to want to camp all around ME! BUMMER! There are two cemeteries to explore. An old one with gravestones from liked 1902 and the other is more modern but it still has many old graves. I had cell coverage Verizon 2-3 bars most times but sometimes in and out, especially in the evening. I stayed 12 days. Went to Wickenburg to Fast Mart dump and get water, Safeway for groceries, and West Plaza Green Laundry right across the street from the Safeway and the Fast Mart is just a quarter mile down the road. Really convenient!

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Ann Marie A., April 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Ann Marie A., April 25, 2023
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Ann Marie A., April 25, 2023
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Reviewed Feb. 23, 2023

Free

Nice spot but not quite until dark. This area had a fair number of jets going overhead when we arrived in the afternoon. Lots of places to pull trailers and RVs of all sizes. Road gets bumpier as you drive back.

Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2023

An easy/quick pull off

Easy to find, and semi-easily accessible for our 34 footer. The road is a little bumpy, but it’s a very short drive to the first pull off. There is a cemetery on the same road, but you can easily camp a decent amount away from it. Just a forewarning if thats not your vibe though 😂 we walked a dried river bed and found lots of cool rocks and smooth river glass.

Sitefirst left pull off on cemetery road
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Toree M., January 28, 2023
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Toree M., January 28, 2023
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2022

Lots of sites, close to town

We had no trouble finding a site out here. We were close to the cemetery with great views of the sunset. There is plenty space and lots of good sites to choose from. Seemed like a lot of permanents folks out here but everyone was quiet and respectful as far as we could tell. Great stop on our way to Phoenix.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Aliza  N., February 3, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022

Relaxing boondock

Off road trails that can also be used for running/hiking. Numerous sites the further back you go. Some need higher clearance to get to. Water for .25 a gallon at the Uhaul in town. Gas station and family dollar within walking distance if you take the trails.

Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2022

Nice little area with great sunsets.

This is a relatively small BLM dispersed camping area. There’s maybe 20 sites depending on the the type of vehicle you drive. There are definitely some high clearance vehicle only areas but we were able to find a nice spot in our Winnebago next to the base of the hills. There are no services here, it is strictly dry camping. There is s cemetery right next to the area, a little weird but they didn’t make much noise. There are plenty of hills to hike around on and there are some old mines in the area but be cautious, there are arsenic warning signs in some and it appears some mining is still going on. Great sunsets and star filled nights.

Siteeastern edge next to hills
Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2020

Primitive

This area is fairly big. We arrived on a Sunday and there were a good amount of campers around who seemed to have been there for a while. The area is very close to residential areas, but some spots still feel pretty secluded. We took the first right off the cemetery road and drove all the way down to a nice little clearing. The sunrise/sunset is awesome. It’s close to ghost town road but that road doesn’t seem to be incredibly crowded, which is nice. No facilities or anything, but a nice area to camp just to get away and camp out for a day or so. Our site had 4G LTE, but just a few steps down the road was no connection so if you’re looking for a spot with service just drive around and you’ll find one.

  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Sarah I., November 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Sarah I., November 24, 2020
  • Review photo of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping by Sarah I., November 24, 2020

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What is the elevation of Ghost Town Road BLM Camping?

Ghost Town Road BLM Camping is located at 3182 feet.

Are fires allowed at Ghost Town Road BLM Camping?

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

Does Ghost Town Road BLM Camping have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Ghost Town Road BLM Camping does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Ghost Town Road BLM Camping?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.