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Kofa Queen Canyon

SUMMARY PRESENTED BYT-Mobile

Kofa Queen Canyon sits within Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where dispersed sites line the road into the canyon. High clearance is required. Campers must stay within 100 feet of an existing road, and fire pits are already established at many spots. Teddy bear cholla are dense throughout the area, so dogs must stay leashed. Spacing between campers tends to run a half mile or more, and some daytime ATV traffic passes through. This setup works best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with true boondocking conditions.

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Map & DirectionsKofa Queen Canyon is located in Arizona near Quartzsite

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

33.38512291 N
114.103342 W

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Connectivity

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    Good Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 7/31/26
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 7/31/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 7/31/26
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 7/31/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage

Access

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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 Jul. 16, 2026

Best in the summer if you can manage the heat

It’s a ghost town in the summer because of the obvious but the evenings and nights here are worth it. No one was there when we were, but it gets packed off-season, of course.

I much prefer the summer.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Kofa Queen Canyon by Fa B., July 16, 2026
  • Review photo of Kofa Queen Canyon by Fa B., July 16, 2026
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2025

Hidden Gem

Wow this back country camping is an amazing spot. You definitely need to be in a high clearance vehicle if you want to go back into the canyon. There are spots al along the road and fire pits as well. There was a boundary sign but we saw other people camping down the road so we ventured back and so glad we did. Very quiet and peaceful here.

Month of VisitOctober
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  • Review photo of Kofa Queen Canyon by Alisa P., October 15, 2025
  • Review photo of Kofa Queen Canyon by Alisa P., October 15, 2025
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Reviewed Jan. 22, 2024

Super Quiet / Outstanding Views

Wide open desert and Mountain View’s with a wide variety of desert vegetation including thousands of Teddy Bear Cactus. Keep your dog on a leash you don’t want them near those.

Spent a week here in complete solitude. I can see other campers in the area but they’re at least a half mile away or more.

Some ATV traffic during the day headed to Kofa Queen Canyon but they are courteous enough so go slow by my site.

The rules are pretty much don’t camp more than 100’ from an existing Rd.

The sunsets and sunrises are phenomenal and I would definitely stay here again. This is true boondocking and I loved it.

SiteInside the Refuge Boundary
Month of VisitJanuary
  • Review photo of Kofa Queen Canyon by Mike M., January 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Kofa Queen Canyon by Mike M., January 22, 2024
  • Review photo of Kofa Queen Canyon by Mike M., January 22, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Kofa Queen Canyon?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Kofa Queen Canyon, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Kofa Queen Canyon have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Kofa Queen Canyon does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Kofa Queen Canyon?

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