Established Camping
Wiley's Well Campground
Wiley's Well Campground is located near Palm Springs, CA, and features desert terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Chuckwalla Mountains Wilderness and the Blythe Intaglios, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
Located in the lower Colorado Desert in eastern Riverside County, Wiley's Well campground is located adjacent to a desert riparian wash populated by palo verde, smoke tree, mesquite and ironwood trees. There is easy 4-wheel drive access to nearby rock-hounding sites: Hauser Geode Beds and Opal Hill Fire Agate Mine. The historic Bradshaw Trail National Scenic Byway provides access to numerous trails, gem and mineral collection sites, and an historic stage route/mining area. Long term permits cost $180 or a short visit permit for $40.
Location
Wiley's Well Campground is located in California
Directions
Take I-10 (eastbound if you are traveling?from Palm Springs; westbound if you are traveling from Blythe) to the Wiley?s Well Road (Exit 222) and head south for 3 miles.? The paved road ends here and turns right to provide access to two state prisons, Chuckwalla Valley and Ironwood; however, visitors to the LTVA need to continue south on Wiley?s Well Road, which is the graded dirt road?to the left. Take the graded road 6 miles south to the Wiley's Well camp site, or travel an additional 3 miles south to the Coon Hollow camp site.
Address
Bureau of Land Management
Palm Springs South Coast Field Office
1201 Bird Center Drive
Palm springs, CA 92262
Coordinates
33.4935 N
114.8881 W
Detours Nearby
Mojos Slab Camp
2 hrs 11 min away
Picacho State Recreation Area Campground
3 hrs 31 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Yuma
- 1 hr 59 min from El Centro
- 2 hrs 15 min from Lake Havasu City
- 3 hrs 17 min from San Diego
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
