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Dispersed Camping

Kofa Queen Canyon

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Kofa Queen Canyon offers a camping experience surrounded by rugged desert terrain with rocky formations. Temperatures can range from highs of 100°F in summer to lows around 40°F in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, known for its diverse wildlife and hiking opportunities.

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Location

Kofa Queen Canyon is located in Arizona

Coordinates

33.38512291 N
114.103342 W

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LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Plomosa Rd. Quinn Pass BLM Dispersed Camping

1 hr 39 min away

Picacho State Recreation Area Campground

3 hrs 16 min away

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1 hr 38 min from Yuma, AZ
2 hrs 16 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
2 hrs 24 min from El Centro, CA
2 hrs 47 min from Phoenix, AZ

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Some Coverage
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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

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Phone Service
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Fires

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Pull-Through Sites

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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Alisa P.

Ranger

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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Mike M.

Guide

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