Best Campgrounds near Ajo, AZ

In the middle of the desert, easy access. Drive to the Sonora desert sign, plenty of space there.

Saw a faded sign on I-8, so followed it. Good paved road 11 miles to the campsite. The day-use area is all new construction, 60 campsites are large and spread out. Pay via the rec.gov app, add $1 service fee. With 1/2 of for senior discount, I paid $5. Good Verizon service, 3 bars

This was my first trip in an RV and my first time experiencing off grid/BLM Dispersed Camping and I loved it!  Closest neighbor was over 100 years away, it was quiet, calm, and the sunset was gorgeous!  Highly recommend.   Some folks may be interested in knowing there is quite a bit of USBP activity in the area due to the proximity of Gunsight Wash to the international border.   There is a reason they are there, so be aware.  Not necessarily scared or deterred, just simply aware.  I had zero issues at all and look forward to a return visit.

We pulled in at 9:00 pm. Plenty of available spaces. Very warm day but it’s cooling off nicely. Lots of space with a fire ring and nice picnic table. Temps expected around 100 tomorrow so we won’t be hanging out. Very quiet, coyotes howling in the distance and a beautiful full moon. Great spot for star gazing I imagine when the moon isn’t quite so bright.

I stopped here to do laundry and get organized. I don’t normally stay at campgrounds like this, but was pleasantly surprised. Very clean and well laid out spots- with space

Nice paved road to the campground. The camping area is next to a day use picnic area. The camping area is disbursed around an unmaintained bathroom. No TP and no locks on the doors. Kind of creepy.

The campsites are well disbursed creating modest privacy. There was a minimal amount of traffic.

Overall the evening was very quiet. There was a double sonic boom heard in the morning. We attributed that to the nearby military base.

Nothing special about this vampground unless you can secure one of the canopies with a picnic table.

Wife found on Google Maps Somewhat curvy blacktop to campground.
Sites are gravel and all pretty level.
We like exposure for solar, which was good because there is no shade.
Pit toilets and trash dumpsters. No water or dump. Quiet at night. Met some wonderful people $8 a night is a good deal and the petroglyphs are right next to campground. Big rig friendly and a ton of spaces.

The Petroglyphs are awesome but not much else going on here. Stay a night and see it all in 15 minutes

Large sites near petroglyphs.

The area is maintained fairly well. There are plenty of spots to choose from and very level. Not alot in the area to do, but the Vekol ranch is awesome, if you're into abandoned homestead. Some trails for sxs also. Mountain views and sunsets are awesome here. Verizon signal is very good, enough to stream.

Quiet, peaceful and majestic. The sky at night is so full of stars. The cacti are taller than my rig. There are many hiking trails. The rangers have lots of educational opportunities. There is no electric but you can use your generator during specific hours. There are water spigots throughout the park however there's only a fresh water threaded water hookup at the RV dump station. My cell signal was minimal, I was roaming off Mexican cell towers however I did have calling via satellite. I was able to use solar and generator power. Definitely a place I'd return to, I'd love to explore here more.

Basic boondocking in the desert. Lots of room and others campers keep their distance.

Beautiful views of mountains with lots of birds.

The road in is about two miles of dirt road. Not too bumpy and appropriate for most cars and trailers. No end of room to turn around.

Nice warm, peaceful place in December. Great space and privacy. Friendly Camp host a plus. Big flat easy come easy go sites. First come first serve. Bring your own water and electric.

When we arrived at 7pm, there was no one else. Later couple of another campers arrived. Someone played guitar and it was really nice to listen with full moon lighting. Cons: No service for T-mobile and no lights in restrooms.

Nice place, plenty of Sitzes, yet only few neighbors. Getting there is bumpy (unpaved road) but with any passenger car doable.

Astonishing place in magnificent landscape! Plenty of sites, spacious and large distance to neighbors. Only a handful of other campers. Absolutely clean and easy to access with and car/van