RV travelers and van life enthusiasts gather at this open desert camping area located 3.5 miles outside Quartzsite on Mitchell Mine Road. The dispersed BLM site spans across flat terrain with scattered desert vegetation, offering campers flexibility to choose spots closer to the main entrance for a social atmosphere or venture further out for more space between rigs.
Access requires navigating Dome Rock Road, which several campers note needs maintenance, though the dirt surface remains passable for most RVs and vehicles. Cell service reaches the area consistently, making it workable for remote workers or those needing connectivity. The site hosts the annual Rubber Tramp Rendezvous each January, drawing hundreds of mobile dwellers for workshops and community gatherings.
Highway noise from Interstate 10 carries across the flat landscape, particularly noticeable near the entrance area. Moving further south into the camping zone reduces traffic sounds, though the terrain becomes rougher for larger rigs. Terry O. found that choosing "a spot well away from Hwy 10" created a more peaceful experience. A camp host stationed near the entrance handles registration during peak seasons.
The 14-day limit resets every 28 days, and Quartzsite provides nearby services including water, propane, groceries, and laundry facilities for extended stays.
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Map & DirectionsScaddan Wash BLM Dispersed Camping Area is located in Arizona near Quartzsite
Coordinates
33.66552634 N
114.1642124 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/22/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 5/22/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 5/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- 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 21 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 25 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 46 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 1 hr 58 min from El Centro, CA
