Free dispersed camping along a rocky two-track road that branches north from Highway 62 at milepost 138.0, this BLM site provides about 20 camping spots near the Colorado River. The gravel access road requires standard clearance vehicles, and campers report good cell phone reception throughout the area.
Sites spread along the spur road offer views across the desert landscape, though some long-term occupants have established semi-permanent setups that may limit spot availability. The location stays quieter than more popular dispersed areas closer to Quartzsite, making it appealing for campers seeking less crowded conditions. Standard BLM rules apply: 14-day limit, pack out all trash, and no water or restroom facilities provided.
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 spur Dispersed is located in California near Earp
Directions
From Needles, CA, take U.S. Highway 95 south approx. 45 miles to CA State Highway 62. Turn left on Hwy 62 and drive east approx. 12 miles to BLM Route NS776. Turn left onto NS776. The camping area will be on both sides of the route.
Coordinates
34.16580604 N
114.371619 W
Connectivity
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AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/7/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 5/7/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 91 usersLast on 5/7/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
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
