Ramsey Mine Rd BLM Dispersed Camping is located near Salome, AZ, featuring flat desert terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Harquahala Mountains and the historic Harquahala Peak Observatory.

Ramsey Mine Road is a dispersed boondocking location

Ramsey Mine Rd BLM / Dispersed Camping

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Between Hwy 60 and Hwy 10 is a large swath of BLM land with many established spots to camp on the east side of Ramsey Mine Rd. There were many other RVers staying here when we stayed here in January, mostly crowded along the northern half of the road closer to Hwy 60. We managed to find a spot closer to Hwy 10 with nobody around us, and it was fairly quiet with the exception of road noise from I 10 and ATVs driving past all day long. 

The main draw here appears to be ATV riding, and if we didn’t need to stay in the area to wait for some mail, we would not have stayed here. This area is where ATVers camp while they are riding elsewhere, so while you have ATVs coming and going from their RVs, they are not zooming around riding on paths all around you. The road noise from Hwy 10 was pretty loud, and pretty constant all day and all night. The ground here is very rocky, with mostly firmly packed small rocks and dirt with some bigger sharp rocks as well. Spaces are large and flat and likely accessible to any type and size rig as well as tents. 

No hiking trails in the area, but there’s open BLM land all around to explore and look for rocks. Some chollas out in those areas so watch your legs and your dogs. 

Good AT&amp;T and Verizon service here. No amenities. Pack in / pack out. 

This spot is about a mile from the town of Brenda, where there is a general store with a cafe. There is also an Amazon locker here at the store. It’s an easy walk to the store; there is a path that takes you under Hwy 60 so you don’t even need to cross the road. 

Note - see New Water Mountains Wilderness just on the other side of Hwy 10 for a nicer and quieter place to stay!

ATV Central

Very easy area to get to. You get off the highway and are on a paved/well maintained gravel road until you get to a site. Once you get off the paved road, you can pretty much pull off wherever you want. There are a few turn offs into large gravel areas. There is not much privacy and noise from OHV and the highway, but not enough to keep me from sleeping. There is construction going on across the bridge from the camping area, so in the morning, there were a lot of construction vehicles.

There are fire rings scattered about and some Saguros here and there. It's not a bad stop to make for the night, considering it's free. 

No services, pack in, pack out. Verizon service was ok, but slow. 

Gravel areas with easy access

We drove by Quartzsite and decided that was not for us.  It looked like a commune in the desert.

We decided to camp here and liked it enough to stay 3 nights.  There was some freeway noise but not that noticeable once you get 100 yards away from the freeway.

We found a very secluded spot and did not see a sole the entire time we were here.  We felt safe and secluded.

There was a big beautiful fire ring.  You are not allowed to gather firewood here so pick some up before leaving town.  Also fires are only allowed from October to March.

If the weather is not too cold, its a great option for winter camping.

One thing to remember about this place.  There is only one store nearby and it is has the highest prices I have ever seen.  They have a good selection but you will not like paying that much.



Great Desert Camping Option

The dirt road leading in is very easy to drive on. There are many stone campfire rings. Cactus and shrubs all around. In the 50s during the day high 30s at night.

Great Mountain View’s

Really easy spot to get into beautiful and empty. I don’t see anyone or hear anyone at all where I’m at plenty of space for a lot of people.

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