Open desert pavement spreads across this free BLM dispersed site along a south spur off the highway near BLM Big River, giving campers multiple flat spots to choose from with better road access than the nearby north-side area. No water, restrooms, or trash service. The site sits close to the Colorado Indian Tribes reservation boundary, and campers should note there are no designated spots or infrastructure of any kind. Cell coverage is reported as good. It works best for self-contained campers comfortable with a 14-day limit and pack-it-in, pack-it-out conditions.
Description
Each fall, winter, and spring seasonal visitors come to the Blue Cloud Camping Area located off of California State Highway 62 near Big River, California. Blue Cloud Camping Area is a primitive camping area and serves as an overflow area to the heavily used Colorado River Resorts. Camping at the site is restricted to 14 days within a 28 day period, however visitors keep coming back and are attracted to the area because of its close (but not too close) proximity to the town of Parker, AZ as well as its breathtaking views of the Whipple Mountains Wilderness area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBLM mp 138.0 South spur dispersed is located in California near Earp
Coordinates
34.16366351 N
114.37061436 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 7/24/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 27 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 7/24/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 27 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
- 53 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 57 min from Yuma, AZ
- 2 hrs 32 min from El Centro, CA
- 3 hrs 1 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
