Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts and desert campers find established dispersed camping along Ramsey Mine Road, where gravel sites spread across BLM land between two major highways. The well-maintained gravel road provides easy access for rigs of all sizes, with large, flat camping areas scattered throughout the northern and southern sections of this desert corridor.
Highway 10 generates constant road noise that carries across the camping area, particularly affecting sites closer to the interstate. ATVs pass through regularly as riders access nearby trail systems, though they don't ride within the immediate camping zone itself. Jesse W. found his spot "really easy to get into beautiful and empty," noting complete solitude away from the busier northern sections. Stone fire rings dot the landscape, available for use October through March, though campers must bring their own firewood as gathering is prohibited.
The rocky ground consists of packed small stones and dirt interspersed with larger, sharp rocks and desert vegetation including chollas. Both AT&T and Verizon provide reliable cell service across the area. A general store with cafe operates about a mile away in Brenda, accessible via an underpass path that avoids highway crossings. Winter temperatures range from the 50s during the day to the high 30s at night, making this a seasonal destination for desert camping.
Description
Ramsey Mine Road is a dispersed boondocking location
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Location
Dispersed CampingRamsey Mine Rd BLM / Dispersed Camping is located in Arizona
Coordinates
33.66696043 N
113.96069928 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/1/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/11/25
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/1/26
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.
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 8 min from El Centro, CA
