Managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of the campgrounds around BLM Land — Yuma Field Office, Road Runner BLM Dispersed Camping Area sits just south of Quartzsite along Highway 95, one of several free 14-day dispersed areas in the region. The terrain is mostly flat desert pavement with scattered saguaros and some dry stream beds, giving rigs of any size room to spread out and find level ground. No hookups, no water, no trash service, no toilets. Pack everything in and plan to pack it all out.
Cell coverage is fair to good, though speeds can slow noticeably when the area fills up and campers share the same tower. Nearby Roadrunner Campground operates under a different fee structure, so it is worth confirming current permit requirements before settling in, as seasonal LTVA permits apply between mid-September and mid-April. A camp host is typically on site to clarify the rules. OHV traffic on the adjacent dirt road can kick up considerable dust, so pulling as far off the road as possible makes a real difference.
Quartzsite, roughly five to six miles north, covers most resupply needs including water, a dump station, food, and firewood. The surrounding desert has open sightlines toward the surrounding mountain ranges, with morning and evening light drawing repeat visitors. Dogs need close supervision out here; reviewers consistently flag dense cactus and rocky ground as hazards for paws. If you are exploring places to camp near Quartzsite, Road Runner is a practical base worth a closer look.
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Map & DirectionsRoad Runner BLM Dispersed Camping Area is located in Arizona near Quartzsite
Coordinates
33.58428389 N
114.22249467 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 8/17/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 8/17/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/17/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 8/17/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 8/17/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/17/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next 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 11 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 26 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 56 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 1 hr 57 min from El Centro, CA
























