Reaching Lake Mittry Wildlife Designated Camping Area requires navigating roughly five miles of dirt and gravel washboard road off Imperial Dam Road, so high-clearance vehicles are a practical advantage here, though reviewers report that a 40-foot RV has made it in without issue. Free and dispersed, the BLM-managed area has no nightly fee and a 10-day stay limit. Several camping pod clusters sit visible from the main graded road, with additional spots tucked into the reeds closer to the water. A vault toilet and dumpster are located near the boat ramp, where a designated camping area appears to be a relatively recent addition.
Cell signal is intermittent and varies by location within the camp. The area draws anglers and paddlers given its proximity to Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, and access is available by boat, vehicle, or on foot. Campers arriving in March should expect biting insects; at least one reviewer recommends bringing a bug zapper. Campfires are permitted, pets are welcome, and trash service is available at the dumpster near the ramp.
Cleanliness has been a recurring concern in reviews, with some fire rings found full of trash and restrooms reported in poor condition. Certain formerly open spots have also been closed off with signs or barriers, which limits available space, particularly during busier winter months when the area fills with snowbirds. Kool Corner BLM Campground sits roughly 1.8 miles southwest for campers who want a comparable free option nearby.
Description
The Mittry Lake Wildlife Area includes about 600 acres of water surface and 2400 acres of marsh or upland. A wide variety of vegetative and wildlife species can be found here, with a scenic backdrop of three mountain ranges. Numerous serpentine waterways connect to main lake body and make exploring by boat a unique experience. This area is jointly managed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Mittry Wildlife Designated Camping Area is located in Arizona near Winterhaven
Coordinates
32.82018676079394 N
114.47189536975715 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 7/26/26
AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 51 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 51 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 34 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 7 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 23 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 23 min from San Diego, CA
