Dispersed Camping
La Posa South BLM Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA)
La Posa South BLM Long Term Visitor Area, near Quartzsite, Arizona, is a spacious desert location perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. It offers a unique boondocking experience with basic amenities like water, trash disposal, and a dump station, all at an unbeatable price.
This area is known for its wide-open spaces, allowing campers to choose their own spot, whether near the entrance or deeper into the desert. Visitors have praised the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “I like this LTVA because it’s far enough from I10 that you don’t hear traffic, yet easy driving distance to town.”
While there are no electric hookups or showers, the essentials are covered, making it a solid choice for RVers. Many campers appreciate the level ground and the ability to spread out, although some have mentioned that it can get busy during peak season. As one reviewer put it, “The good: water, trash, dump are all available here. Very level ground.”
If you’re looking to explore, you’re just a short drive from Quartzsite, where you can find local shops and eateries. Whether you’re here for a few weeks or the entire season, La Posa South offers a laid-back desert vibe that keeps campers coming back year after year.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
Whether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a pass before you arrive to cover recreation-related fees at Bureau of Land Management sites. Learn more about site-specific digital pass options at the Yuma Field Office and buy your pass. The LTVA long term permit ($180) allows use of Bureau of Land Management designated LTVAs continuously from September 15th to April 15th (a total of 7 months), or for any length of time between those two dates. The LTVA short-visit permit ($40) allows use of Bureau of Land Management designated LTVAs for any 14 consecutive day period from September 15th to April 15th, which begins on the day the permit receipt is exchanged for the official permit and decal. The short-visit permit may be renewed an unlimited number of times for the cost of the permit. LTVA permits are valid at all of the Bureau of Land Management LTVAs.
Fee Info
From April 16th through September 14th, the fee is $10 per vehicle for day-use, $15 per vehicle for overnight use, or $75 annually per vehicle, for up to 5 people per vehicle. There will be a $1 fee charged for each person over the 5 person limit. The maximum stay is 14 days in a 28-day period.
Visitors must pay daily fees or purchase annual permits at the Yuma Field Office, on site, or here: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/eb34b293-bd2b-4120-b6fa-c18be8184a67
Location
La Posa South BLM Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) is located in Arizona
Directions
Exit Interstate 10 at the city of Quartzsite, AZ. Take highway 95 south to the four La Posa LTVAs (North, South, West, and Tyson Wash). The LTVA entrances are approximately 2 miles south of town.
Coordinates
33.61270058 N
114.1988294 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if La Posa South BLM Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) needs a permit.
