This free dispersed camping area sits on BLM land about nine miles north of Blythe via paved road access. The large, open terrain offers little shade but provides ample space for big rigs across gravel roads. A camp host maintains the site and sells LTVA permits from a trailer marked with an American flag pole—$40 for two weeks or $180 for the full September through April season.
Campers must be completely self-contained as no water or restrooms are available on-site. The area includes dumpsters and a black tank dump station, though no rinse water is provided. Cell service runs limited on some carriers, and the site tends to stay less crowded than other winter camping areas. For additional options, see places to camp around Blythe.
Description
The Midland Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) is located eight miles north of the city of Blythe and offers the more traditional open desert dispersed camping opportunity with minimal services. Long Term campers experience the mild winter climate of the Colorado Desert, as well as the ability to participate in nearby activities such as fishing and boating on the Colorado River, rock hounding at Quartzite, Arizona, or attending local events and shopping in Blythe. Campers must be 100% self-contained for waste and gray water in order to utilize this area since vault toilets are not provided.
Fee Info
A Special Recreation Permit is required September 15th - April 15th. Camping is allowed in the LTVA between April 16th - September 14th at no cost, but the standard 14 day limit applies. Host and services are not provided during the off-season. Fees are $180 for long term permits valid for 7 months and $40 for short term permits valid for 1 to 14 consecutive days. There is no limit to the number of short term permits that can be purchased. These sites are not considered overnight campgrounds so the minimum fee for camping is the $40 permit. During the off-season, the standard BLM camping regulations and 14 day limit with no fee applies. The permits are valid in any of the six LTVAs in California or two LTVAs in Arizona. Permits may be purchased from the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office or on-site from the LTVA host.
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Location
Dispersed CampingMidland LTVA Dispersed is located in California
Directions
Midland LTVA can be reached from the town of Blythe by taking the Lovekin Road exit off of Interstate 10 and traveling north for 8 miles. After crossing the railroad tracks, Lovekin Road will turn into Midland-Rice Road. The LTVA will be located on the right side of the road and is marked with an entrance sign.
Coordinates
33.72700037 N
114.65900097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- 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 54 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 55 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 57 min from El Centro, CA
- 3 hrs 14 min from San Diego, CA
