This Bureau of Land Management dispersed camping area provides a paved parking lot that accommodates RVs and big rigs on BLM land east of the Mojave Desert. Campers access the site directly from the road, with cell service available and pets permitted throughout the area.
The small paved lot typically hosts just a few campers, even on Friday evenings, though space fills on a first-come basis. Freight trains pass nearby about once per hour, audible primarily when outside RVs or tents. The site serves campers exploring places to camp near Amboy or those needing accessible overnight parking along desert routes.
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Location
Dispersed CampingAmboy Crater Camp is located in California
Coordinates
34.55779535 N
115.7767936 W
Connectivity
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T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 5/5/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 5/5/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/5/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 22 usersLast on 5/5/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 5/5/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/5/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Pets
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
- 1 hr 56 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 10 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 11 min from El Centro, CA
- 3 hrs 23 min from San Diego, CA
