Best Dispersed Camping near Litchfield Park, AZ
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Litchfield Park, AZ (48)
1. Old Airstrip Camping & Staging Area
Anthem, Arizona18 Reviews•27 Photos•254 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
2. Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
Peoria, Arizona6 Reviews•19 Photos•82 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
3. Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)
Tonopah, Arizona18 Reviews•54 Photos•128 SavesApproximate location. Many sites for primitive camping off W. Courthouse Rd. and W. Salome Rd.
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
Peoria, Arizona5 Reviews•17 Photos•65 SavesAnnual permit needed to recreate an AZ State Trust Lands.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
5. Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance
Fort Mcdowell, Arizona25 Reviews•63 Photos•486 SavesNO CAMPING First 2 miles and 300 feet on either side of the road/trail VEHICLES MUST STAY ON DESIGNATED ROADS - but past those designated no camping zones, camping is allowed unless otherwise posted.
This space is very large so it may be best to divide it by the access points. The point I'll be using is Access #3- Forest Road (FR) 10, south entrance: This access point is reached from Apache Junction. From Mesa: Travel 15 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to the Idaho Street exit. Follow Idaho Street north 4½ miles to McKellips. Turn right on McKellips and travel ½ mile to the Wolverine Pass Road and turn left. Follow it for 7/8 mile and turn right on Tonto Road. Travel north on Tonto Road for ¼ mile to Cactus and turn left. Follow Cactus to McDowell Road and follow it to FR 10 gate.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Boulders OHV Area
Wittmann, Arizona5 Reviews•9 Photos•32 Saves- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
7. State land trust/Inspiration Point
Surprise, Arizona3 Reviews•13 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
8. Anthem Dispersed Campsite
Anthem, Arizona1 Review•9 Saves- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
9. BLM - North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness
Gila Bend, Arizona4 Reviews•7 Photos•36 SavesThis 63,200-acre wilderness lies in southwestern Maricopa County, 12 miles east of Gila Bend and 20 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona. It contains a 10-mile section of the Maricopa Mountains, a low-elevation (1,000 to 2,813 feet) Sonoran Desert range, and extensive surrounding desert plains. The North Maricopa Mountains are a jumble of long ridges and isolated peaks, separated by bajadas and washes. Vegetation includes saguaro, cholla, ocotillo and other Sonoran Desert plant species. Desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, coyotes, bobcat, fox, deer, Gambel's quail and raptors inhabit the wilderness.
The wilderness provides outstanding opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation, including hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, wildlife observation and photography. The Margie's Cove and Brittlebush Trails take you through the heart of the North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
10. North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
Gila Bend, Arizona1 Review•28 SavesThis 63,200-acre wilderness lies in southwestern Maricopa County, 12 miles east of Gila Bend and 20 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona. It contains a 10-mile section of the Maricopa Mountains, a low-elevation (1,000 to 2,813 feet) Sonoran Desert range, and extensive surrounding desert plains. The North Maricopa Mountains are a jumble of long ridges and isolated peaks, separated by bajadas and washes. Vegetation includes saguaro, cholla, ocotillo and other Sonoran Desert plant species. Desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, coyotes, bobcat, fox, deer, Gambel's quail and raptors inhabit the wilderness. The wilderness provides outstanding opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation, including hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, wildlife observation and photography. The Margie's Cove and Brittlebush Trails take you through the heart of the North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness.
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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Litchfield Park
164 Reviews of 48 Litchfield Park Campgrounds
Chelsey W.
Traveler
Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
Nice, quiet, friendly site with some trash and glass
The campsite is good, quiet, easily accessible and I met some friendly neighbors. I love all the cacti as well. There is quite a bit of trash and glass around. Full Verizon cell service and nice warm weather in December.
William M.
Guide
Old Airstrip Camping & Staging Area
Worth the trip
The road in is a little rough, but ok. Two week stay limit, but that's pretty standard for BLM properties. There's no facilities so be prepared. Good level land and plenty of room. Wild burros wander through occasionally, and coyotes make their presence known as well. Fantastic views and quiet atmosphere, so far. Been here two nights and plan to stay for at least another week.
- LLacey W.
Scout
State land trust/Inspiration Point
Closed
Coordinates led to a cattle guard that is fenced closed. No access to the site. You could park next to the road though.
- GGregg T.Guide
Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
Spacious
Lots of room all rvs except little ol me, but only for a couple weeks.
Enzo M.Scout
Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - West Entrance
Bulldog Canyon (all entrances) is an OHV Sport area first, Camp spot second
Thanks to the efforts of the environaz- mentality of the last 40 years there are horribly few true sanctioned OHV areas for folks to legally use and enjoy offroad Motorsports, neither FREE or PAID. So OHV owners have nearly zero options. Bulldog Canyon is one those tiny few chances for those OHVers. Campers need to be cognizant of this and respect the OHV'er, not demand OHV'ers respect THEM! If you are looking for a pure silent CAMPground, and are of the "get off my lawn" and or "man/woman shouts at clouds" type, look elsewhere. There are PLENTY of options for such inflexible campers to demand adherence to THEIR level of enjoyment. Bulldog isn't free, OHVers pay for the unlimited access - when allowed that access - to trails WITHOUT time/day/hour exceptions. So if you're a camper, bring some earplugs if the sounds of all-hours OHVers is disturbing to you. Bulldog Canyon is a fantastic area for those campers who enjoy the OHV. I no longer can use an OHV but I enjoy seeing these younger generations doing what mine and earlier gens once took for granted nearly everywhere unrestricted. Highly recommend Bdog Canyon for the fun-lovers and young-at-hearts. For the HOA-loving types, sincerely consider elsewhere for your benefit and those of others.
Roy G.Traveler
Vekol Valley Road
Very Convenient
This place is right off the highway. Plenty of level places to park. We drive a van but I think most sizes of RV would have no trouble here. Lots of room to turn around. Pretty view of the mountains. There's highway noise but we were all alone.
Mary AnnTraveler
Bulldog Canyon Dispersed Camping - North Entrance
My favorite area
Permit required for the gate code. Camping available 2 miles in. Need a 4x4. It's definitely worth the hastle as these spots are beautiful and clean. A lot of OHV so it kicks up dust.
- RRalph S.Traveler
Dispersed Camping off hwy 74
Requires permit
Area is marked and needs permit as well. As a foreigner I can't buy the permit online since only US address can be entered and will be reverted for the credit card payment so no way to stay there legally.
Maybe going in person or call them can get me a permit but yeah not this way.
Anyway the spot is nice and levelled if it would be usable 🙂
Tim J.TravelerMaddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
State trust land
No problems except for the people on drugs. Be careful and lock up before you leave to go anywhere.
Caitlin S.Guide
Dispersed camping near Crown King
Gorgeous secluded camping
Secluded dispersed camping in the woods just outside of the town Crown King. 4x4 is recommended, campsites are not accessible when snowfall has occurred. Beautiful wildlife including deer always nearby.
Jim A.TravelerSaguaro Cove
Remote Camping
Takes a little 4 wheeling to get there or you can access it from the water. Basic dispersed camping but gets a little warm during the summer months. Views are nice and its a nice pack it in, pack it out spot.
- RRobert F.Guide
Sophie's Flat Trailhead
Open area
Nice spot, pretty clean. Pretty easy to get to. There is a dirt road leading up to it. I think most size rigs could make it.
- JJohnTraveler
Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)
Quiet and beautiful stop over
Camped for one night on my way from NM to LA. Arrived at night and it was easy to find. Awoke to a beautiful sunrise at the foot of the mountains. Great rock hunting too! This will be my regular camping spot form now on when traveling the same route.
- Lynnae P.Scout
Lake Pleasant Dispersed Camp
Sign "No Mortorized vehicles allowed"
Could not Enter. Closed
Patrick C.GuideBox Bar Road Dispersed
Fun spot
This is a great spot and easy to get to. Lots of shaded areas. You can camp next to your car , wich there might be campers running generators, or you can hike towards the river and set up camp to get away from that. Close to the river with several walk in spots to play in.
- BBrent T.Traveler
State land trust/Inspiration Point
Weekdays are best
State land trust, good spot for a few nights. Gunshots in the distance, but no incidents/casualties lol. Pulled my 31ft TT back into a spot for a week. Close 10 min drive to stores like WinCo and Safeway and gas stations. Quite weekdays, loud weekends due to motor vehicles breaking the rules. (Not a ohv area but treated as such)
Jacquelyn I.ScoutBox Bar Road Dispersed
Easy Drive In
We don’t have an offroad car, so it is always nice when the gravel road is well managed. No heart aches getting in and finding an open area to camp. I was pleasently surprised at the many little nooks of privacy that you could set up camp. Outhouses are well maintained. Bring your own water though and you do need to pay ahead of time, there are no pay boxes on site.
- SSarah E.Scout
Saddle Mountain BLM (Tonopah, AZ)
Saddle Mountain
Great place to Boondock up to 2 weeks.
- ccalScout
Box Bar Road Dispersed
Cat missing here
Beautiful campground up the road from box bar campground with Mountain View’s and cacti.
My blue eyed cat went missing here at 9pm on 4/7. Please email me if you see him.
Mariann M.ScoutOld Airstrip Camping & Staging Area
So far easy to navigate and use pretty rad !
Haven't had the chance to camp at the sites in here. Going to start tonight
- FFreddie F.Scout
Hackamore Road Dispersed
This area and the whole bulldog canyon are are closed for construction
The whole are is closed
- CCelia A.Scout
Catfish Point Picnic and Dispersed Camping Area
I love this place so much
The sign that says no camping is misleading. Someone removed tape. There are many developed campsites and pit toilets that aren’t bad for pit toilets. Some sites are on the river.
- mmike J.Traveler
Sonoran Monument Dispersed Camping
Good overnight stop
Beautiful view, a little close to the interstate but quiet enough to sleep. I will stop here again
- JJennifer M.Guide
BLM Sonoran Desert National Monument - Vekol Road Dispersed Camping Area
Very nice camping area
Lots of spaces, easy to find off the interstate.
- JJennifer M.Guide
Vekol Valley Road
Nice place to stop
Easy to find an spot and lots of space for privacy. Got a rainbow
Makayla Z.TravelerOld Airstrip Camping & Staging Area
Like something out of a Western film
We pulled in late at about 10pm. Wild burros and coyotes set the soundtrack and the cactus shadows looked against the bright night clouds. Absolutely worth the drive! We car camped and the weather was perfect and we slept great. We will definitely be back soon so we can actually pick a site and enjoy it!
Nancy C.ScoutAnthem Dispersed Campsite
Nice boondocking area
There are quiet areas and also areas where people run ATVs and dirt bikes
Guide to Litchfield Park
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Litchfield Park, Arizona, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. With a variety of options available, outdoor enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to unwind and explore.
Dispersed campers should check out Boulders OHV Area
- This area offers a vast expanse of desert terrain, perfect for those looking to explore miles of trails and washes. The Boulders OHV Area is known for its spacious sites and proximity to exciting off-road adventures.
- Visitors can enjoy the convenience of amenities like picnic tables and restrooms, making it a well-rounded choice for families and groups. The Boulders OHV Area is also pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry companions along for the fun.
- Be prepared for busy weekends, especially during events, but the quieter weekdays provide a serene atmosphere for relaxation and stargazing.
Scenic views await at Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land
- This location boasts over 72,000 acres of open land, making it a prime spot for those seeking solitude and stunning desert landscapes. The Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land is perfect for campers who appreciate the rugged beauty of Arizona.
- A $15 annual permit is required, but the experience of camping in such a vast area is well worth it. Many visitors have reported feeling safe and secure while enjoying the remote surroundings of the Maddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land.
- Keep in mind that this area is known for its wildlife, so be cautious and secure your belongings when you leave your campsite.
Top activities while free camping near Litchfield Park
- For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the Dispersed Camping off hwy 74 offers opportunities for hiking and exploring the surrounding desert. Many campers have shared their experiences of discovering hidden trails and breathtaking views.
- The area is also popular for off-roading, with plenty of space to navigate and explore. Campers with 4x4 vehicles can venture further into the wilderness from the Dispersed Camping off hwy 74 site, making it an exciting choice for thrill-seekers.
- Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while taking in the stunning sunsets and starry nights that this region has to offer, creating unforgettable memories during your stay at the Dispersed Camping off hwy 74.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Litchfield Park, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Litchfield Park, AZ is Old Airstrip Camping & Staging Area with a 4.1-star rating from 18 reviews.
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