South of Interstate 10 near Quartzsite, New Water Mountains Wilderness BLM spans across desert terrain with multiple dispersed camping spots accessible by dirt and gravel roads. The Bureau of Land Management maintains this free camping area where campers can bring pets and enjoy campfires without reservations or fees.
Road conditions vary throughout the area, with easier access near the interstate and rockier, narrower paths leading to more remote sites further south. Campers report minimal traffic from off-road vehicles and surprisingly light use even during peak winter months. Cell service works well for both Verizon and AT&T users. The area sees occasional shooting activity, though campers note relatively little litter compared to other dispersed camping zones. RV users should assess their comfort level with the terrain before venturing to southern sections.
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Map & DirectionsNew Water Mountains Wilderness BLM is located in Arizona near Quartzsite
Coordinates
33.65444865 N
113.96731936 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
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
- 1 hr 31 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 34 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 37 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 7 min from El Centro, CA
