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"BLM free camping on the waterway at Mittry lake. There's a boat launch area, trash service, and cell service (4g T-Mobile)."
"I didn't choose to park right next to the lake but was on the other side of the dirt road. Real nice place to relax, camp out, ride my bike, all for free."
"Haven't heard any yapping dogs or idiot kids running around with a parents bearing their asses off but this is my kind of place."
"Right by a main highway but we enjoyed meeting the other folks and were relieved to have a place to stay after having made an attempt on a rough dirt road where we had to turn around in BLM land nearby"
"Free 14 day camping. Very dusty when wind picks up but plenty of places to tent camp or RV. VFW club house on site."
$1 - $15 / night
"This is a popular LTVA due to water, RV dump and proximity to a couple lakes to fish or paddle in. The LTVA is large and seems to be mapped into a bunch of user named "neighborhoods"."
"There are different sections to the area...LTVA and special BLM. Know where you are... look at maps and talk to the rangers/volunteers....although they weren't super helpful."
"Dispersed camping that is seriously unbelievable. Pull right up to the water. Fire rings around the north shore."
"The lake is beautiful and the rangers are helpful."
"It was a nice stay You are next to power lines, but it’s a beautiful view Quite until the fighter jets fly over. You can see the city lights and nice little hikes"
"This spot is not exactly at "Kool Corner" as per Google maps. You pass that point which is private property then turn right unto a side road where you see a canal of running water."
$75 - $180 / night
"Great location if you plan on visiting Los Algodones, Mexico. Great cell signal. Dry camping. Close to I-8 so somewhat noisy."
GuideLots of trains going by! Right by a main highway but we enjoyed meeting the other folks and were relieved to have a place to stay after having made an attempt on a rough dirt road where we had to turn around in BLM land nearby. Of course, after getting to the area we discover that we should’ve gone out to the lake Metairie area and that there is actually a hard road access to that beautiful BLM free camping.
LegendThis gravel graded road crosses about 3 miles of BLM before you get to the KOFA NWR boundary. This BLM area is flat and has more room to spread out on the desert pavement fingers, plus a closeby cell tower gives 5 bars signal. Pure free boondocking, no water, no trash cans, no toilets. But the strong cell signal is the main draw here for boondockers. If you go too far into the NWR and get behind a low ridgeline, you will lose the cell tower signal.
GuideDispersed camping that is seriously unbelievable. Pull right up to the water. Fire rings around the north shore. I thought high clearance would be a must (in some spots for sure) but I did see a Camaro parked next to their tent. This is a hidden gem. There are donkeys and deer that roam the area so watch for them.
RangerThis spot is not exactly at "Kool Corner" as per Google maps. You pass that point which is private property then turn right unto a side road where you see a canal of running water. You will see other RVs and campers to your left. You can continue on the dirt road following the canal and at the end turn left - the dirt road gets a bit rough but I made it up there towing my trailer. I met a friend up there who'd been there before and had found a great spot at the top of the hill. There was only one other RV up on the hill probably 100 yards away from us. We had a really nice view. It was a bit windy and cold but not that bad. We were there in December 2020.
Next time I'd like to try Lake Mittry which is only a little past this spot. I'd go back again but it was my first time in Yuma so there's a lot of places I like to explore yet.
GuideIt is a flat/semi-flat area that is north of the VFW building on BLM land. Drive around the west side of the VFW. VFW has nothing to do with the BLM land. There is a 14 day limit stay with a "camp host" (which was not there). Yuma is about 12 miles away.
ScoutFree 14 day camping. Very dusty when wind picks up but plenty of places to tent camp or RV. VFW club house on site.
ScoutGreat location if you plan on visiting Los Algodones, Mexico. Great cell signal. Dry camping. Close to I-8 so somewhat noisy. Large area so no close neighbors. 10 miles to Yuma with all of the shopping needed.
GuideVery nice camping in Kofa. Safe, clean, easy access. Terrific views. Great place to ride mountain bikes on dirt roads.
GuideBLM free camping on the waterway at Mittry lake. There's a boat launch area, trash service, and cell service (4g T-Mobile).
You are next to the road so it's not a lot of privacy but there were few people camping.
Drive down a half mile further to the oasis ... Palm 🌴 trees line walk out areas that just into the lake. Perfect spot for a picnic and afternoon sunning and reading.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Wellton, AZ is Mittry Lake Wildlife Area with a 4.4-star rating from 15 reviews.
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