Within BLM Land managed by the El Centro Field Office, Elliot Mine provides dispersed camping access in the Sonoran Desert landscape east of San Diego County. This drive-in site sits on public land where campers can establish temporary camps without designated spots or facilities.
The dispersed format means no amenities like restrooms, water, or trash collection. Campers must come self-sufficient and pack out all waste. The Bureau of Land Management typically allows stays up to 14 days before requiring relocation. Other nearby options include Smuggler's Gulch Dispersed roughly three miles north and Jacumba Hot Springs Rest Area about five miles west. The location works best for experienced dispersed campers comfortable with primitive conditions and Leave No Trace principles.
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Map & DirectionsElliot Mine is located in California near Ocotillo
Coordinates
32.62535282 N
116.0819327 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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
- 31 min from El Centro, CA
- 46 min from San Diego, CA
- 1 hr 33 min from Yuma, AZ
- 3 hrs 45 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
