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Ghost Town Road BLM Camping

Ghost Town Road BLM Camping, near Congress, Arizona, offers a unique experience for those looking to escape into the wild. This area is perfect for those who appreciate a more rugged camping style, with no amenities to distract from the natural beauty surrounding you.

Visitors rave about the stunning sunsets and the expansive views that make this location special. The terrain features hard sand and winding roads, providing plenty of secluded spots to set up camp. As one camper noted, “The views are spectacular,” making it a great backdrop for your outdoor adventures.

While there are no facilities, the area is close enough to town for essentials. Campers have mentioned that they found it easy to access water and groceries in nearby Wickenburg. If you’re up for a little exploration, there are old cemeteries nearby that add a touch of history to your stay, along with trails for hiking and running.

The campground is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. Just keep in mind that it’s a popular spot, and you might find yourself sharing the space with other campers. Whether you’re in a big rig or a smaller trailer, there are plenty of places to pull off and enjoy the peace of the desert.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

According to info found online:

To enter the BLM area you drive down Ghost Town Road until it turns to dirt. Approx. 1/4 mile down the dirt road you’ll see a green sign to “Pioneer Cemetery”. Turn right onto this road and you are in the camping area (you’ll see small signs listing 14-day camping permitted). The camping area stretches from the beginning of this road to a dead end near the back (probably only around a mile or so further down) with several dirt roads off to the sides leading to smaller sites.

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Location

Ghost Town Road BLM Camping is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

34.18807716 N
112.85809682 W

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Access

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

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
    Good
  • 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 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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

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

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