Gravel crunches underfoot and the Mojave Desert opens wide at Lone Tree Dispersed Camping, a free BLM site just north of Lake Havasu City along Highway 95. The area occupies what one reviewer describes as "an old gravel pit," split into an upper hillside level and a lower wash area. No toilets, no water, no trash service. What it does have is space, cell signal, and a location that works well as an overnight stop between California and northern Arizona.
Cell coverage is a genuine draw here. AT&T and Verizon both perform well, with multiple campers reporting four bars on the upper level. T-Mobile and Mint subscribers have had less luck, particularly in the lower pit. The upper hillside tends to be cleaner, more level, and better protected from road noise. Campers willing to drive back toward the wash area find more privacy, though the roads get rougher in that direction and a high-clearance vehicle helps.
Noise and crowds are worth factoring into expectations. The site sits directly off the highway, and OHV traffic runs through during the day since the area connects to established trails. As Shawn A. puts it: "Clean, no trash, quiet and civil while I was here," though conditions vary depending on when you visit. Weekends draw more ATV and side-by-side traffic. The 14-day stay limit is posted, but some visitors have reported long-term occupants blocking off sections with rocks.
Water and dump services require a short drive. Portable water tanks can be filled at Heather's Water and Ice on N Lake Havasu Ave for $0.25 a gallon, and dump stations are available at the nearby state park for a fee. A Planet Fitness roughly 15 minutes away gives shower access for extended stays. Nearby alternatives include BLM Dispersed off AZ 95 — Craggy Wash Area and Craggy Wash BLM to the southwest, both of which see lighter use according to reviewers.
Lone Tree makes the most sense for self-sufficient campers comfortable with a no-frills desert stop, particularly those passing through on a longer route or staging a short work stint with reliable data service.
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Map & DirectionsLone Tree Dispersed Camping BLM is located in Arizona near Lake Havasu City
Coordinates
34.62598001 N
114.32861836 W
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 68 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 35 usersLast on 7/24/26
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 68 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 35 usersLast on 7/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 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.
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Drive Time
- 13 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 12 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 42 min from Yuma, AZ
- 2 hrs 51 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
































