This free dispersed camping area on Bureau of Land Management land provides drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access with campfires allowed and ADA accessibility. Located in the Mojave Desert near Amboy, the site offers cell service and requires no reservations despite being available for booking.
Recent visitors report encountering very few other campers, with one group seeing only about 20 people during a four-day November stay. Wind picks up significantly after sunset, though daytime conditions remain moderate during cooler months. The expansive desert setting works well for campers seeking solitude and those comfortable with minimal facilities in remote campgrounds outside Amboy.
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Map & Directionsmojave preserve is located in California near Amboy
Coordinates
34.69365927325911 N
115.44636312153014 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- 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.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 16 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 3 hrs 30 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 5 hrs 1 min from El Centro, CA
- 5 hrs 33 min from Yuma, AZ


