Dispersed Camping
La Posa South BLM Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA)
About
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
33.612700433746 N
114.198829196898 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
LegendBoondocking at its finest
Spacious. Garbage, water, and dump at a great price ($180 for 7 months).
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TravelerFar and close enough to Quartzsite
I like this LTVA because it’s far enough from I10 that you don’t hear traffic, yet easy driving distance to town. Pit toilets are good for those that don’t have black tanks.
ScoutLTVA Camping is….Interesting
First time camping on BLM land and we like it. Plenty of wide open space, you can camp near the entrance or far back in the area depending on your preferences. There are minimal services such as water, trash disposal and dump stations. Proximity depends on where you camp. Upside is that RVs are able to spread out; downside is it isn’t as easy to meet fellow campers.
TravelerGreat Camping
This is Long Term Visitor Assoc. camping on BLM land. $180 for 7 months or $40 two weeks. There are trash receptacles, water and dumping. It is camping in the desert.
GuideThe Good and the Bad
The good: water, trash, dump are all available here. Very level ground. The bad: people. So many people. The price you pay for the good.
GuideBoondocking, Desert style
We boondocked at this location in January and found the weather reliving from the cold north. There is water, dump and garbage available upon entering/exiting the property. There is a large expanse of desert to choose were to set up. We paid $40.00 for 2 weeks and enjoyed every moment of being in the desert. I will give some advice. When choosing a spot, look at other RVs in the immediate area, if they have a generator sitting next to the rig, move on. We moved 2 times before finally finding a spot were we did not have to listen to a noisy generator for hours on end, if not overnight.
GuideDesert fun
This desert BLM is awesome! Affordable. Trash and water available and lots of space to camp and roam the desert
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ScoutGreat place to winter
We found our stay here very pleasant. Everyone we talked to was kind and friendly. Will definitely be back next season.
ScoutWe really like it here
This place has everything! Open desert boondocking mixed with the basic amenities needed like water, trash and sewer.
RangerBoondocking at its best
We love boondocking and spending two weeks in Quartzsite during the January RV show was amazing. Be prepared for large crowds but you’ll have a blast!
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LegendAmazing BLM Camping with it ALL!
Dispersed camping for a nominal fee ($40 for 14 days; $180 for 7 months from Sept 15-April 15; free during the summer months) and just 4 miles outside of town. You cannot hear either Interstate 10 or Hwy 95 if you choose a site close to the mountains. Services available on-site include a few pit toilets, trash dumpsters, potable/non-potable water and a sewage dump. You are allowed to stay in one place during the duration of your stay, or move around the region. Be sure to register at the BLM office at the entrance to this area.
Gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and very easy access to hiking and OHV trails. Sunrises and sunsets are endless and jaw dropping! Easy access back into town for food, gas, firewood, laundry, and just about anything an RVer or camper could need.
Check out this article for more info about the Quartzsite region: https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/rv-campers-guide-quartzsite-az/
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