This Bureau of Land Management dispersed camping area sits on state trust land requiring an online permit, accessible directly off Interstate 8. The level sites accommodate big rigs with easy entry, though campers should expect generator noise from other visitors during peak times. Cell service reaches the area, and campfires are permitted under current regulations.
Railroad tracks run through the valley, with trains passing at night, though highway noise remains minimal from most camping positions. The no-pets policy distinguishes this spot from many dispersed camping options. Campers can find additional places to camp near Wellton or check nearby Old Desert Bull RV Park for full-hookup alternatives.
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Map & DirectionsWelton Canal is located in Arizona near Wellton
Coordinates
32.637361 N
114.139851 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 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
- 26 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 13 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 14 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 42 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
