Best Tent Camping near Blythe, CA
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Best Tent Sites Near Blythe, California (9)
1. Wiley Wells Dispersed - Mule Mountain
1 Review•2 Photos•9 SavesPalo Verde, California- Pets
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2. Cibola National Wildlife Refuge - East
1 Review•10 SavesCibola, Arizona- Pets
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- Dispersed
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
3. Corn Springs Campground
5 Reviews•4 Photos•48 SavesNiland, CaliforniaThe Corn Springs Campground is located deep in a canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains and has a $6.00 per night camping fee. Situated adjacent to a stand of California fan palms. This oasis supports abundant wildlife and is an important stopping place for migratory birds. Wheelchair accessible. Corn Springs was a major occupation site of prehistoric Native American Indian groups. The petroglyphs at Corn Springs are one of the finest examples of rock art in the Colorado Desert. They display a wide variety of elements and cover a long time span, with the earliest petroglyphs dating as far back as 10,000 years. In addition to being a route for Native American Indians moving east and west, Corn Springs was used by the Chemehuevi Indians who moved into California about 1,100 A.D. These Native American Indians lived in harmony with the desert ecosystem, utilizing many of the native plants.
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5. Glamis Flats
4 Reviews•13 Photos•18 SavesHoltville, California- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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6. BLM Earp- Parker to Needles Wagon Road Dispersed
1 Review•8 Photos•2 SavesEarp, CaliforniaCamping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping. Most of the remainder of public lands are open to dispersed camping, as long as it does not conflict with other authorized uses or in areas posted "closed to camping," or in some way adversely affects wildlife species or natural resources. Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period. The 28 day period begins when a camper initially occupies a specific location on public lands. The 14 day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28 day period. After the 14th day of occupation, the camper must move outside of a 25 mile radius of the previous location until the 29th day since the initial occupation. The purpose of this special rule is to prevent damage to sensitive resources caused by continual use of any particular areas. In addition, campers must not leave any personal property unattended for more than 10 days (12 months in Alaska). Campsite Selection Dispersed camp sites are located along most secondary roads and may not be marked. Popular locations can be recognized by the telltale flat disturbed area that has been used as a camp site before. Not all flat spots are sites. If possible, please use existing sites to avoid creating new disturbances. To further protect your public lands, campers must not dispose of any refuse, hazardous materials, sewage, or in any manner pollute the surrounding area.
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7. Carizzo Boat-In Campground — Picacho State Recreation Area
1 ReviewWinterhaven, California- Tents
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$20 / night
8. Taylor Lake Boat-In Campground — Picacho State Recreation Area
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9. Imperial Sand Dunes RA - Palo Verde Flats - BLM
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Recent Tent Reviews near Blythe, California
171 Reviews of 9 Blythe Campgrounds
Julie F.
Guide
BLM Palm Canyon Road Dispersed
Flat spots, quiet and great views
Right off Palm Canyon road. Lots of flat spots to choose from. Our low clearance 2WD had no problem. Some traffic heading to Palm Canyon trail but not too bad and just during the day.
Cris B.
Traveler
Parker Pit Road Dispersed
Dispersed BLM
This is an open BLM camping area. The access is between Mike 134 and 133 on AZ hwy 95. It is about 11 miles south of Parker, AZ. You cross a cattle guard to access, then head down a dirt road. You can camp anywhere, but the better spots are after the second cattle guard. Cell service for Verizon is 3 to 4 bars. It is quiet from campers, but you can hear traffic on hwy 95. Services are close by in Parker, AZ, including dumping stations and water filling stations. There are several dumpsters around town, and a transfer station. This area is about 25 miles north of Quartzsite, AZ.
- aaron F.Guide
BLM Palm Canyon Road Dispersed
Beutiful spot
This is an awesome spot the views are spectacular. There were a lot of people here but you can find a spot away from other campers or also great for groups. Only about 12 miles from quartzite.
- jjeffrey L.
Scout
Quartzite - La Posa
Close to the big tent
Close to the big tent but road noise is an issue. Great service when the network isn’t overloaded during the big tent event.
- Imerie T.Guide
Quartzite - La Posa
La Posa South
Way to busy and packed We like our space and people park so close The lines for the dump station and trash are long. Water is drinkable but gross. Not worth it when you can move around free blm and not have as many neighbors.
- Imerie T.Guide
Dome Rock Road Camp
Better than the paid LTVA
We loved Dome Rock. It was so much better than the paid the LTVAs. It had less people and much more quiet. Our group had a blast at Dome Rock. We stayed on the side off of Cholla Rd.
- MMelissa G.Traveler
Plomosa Road
Gorgeous views
We arrived late in the evening and found the perfect spot. Stayed only 1 night. But by the views were awesome.
Lee D.Traveler
Ehrenberg Dispersed Camping
Erenberg Dispersed Camping - quiet and serene
This is a great dispersed camping spot as it’s pretty far from the freeway so you can barely hear the big trucks going by on Hwy 10. Slept like a rock.
- DDavid P.Traveler
Mayflower Park
Good Experience
Stayed the week before Thanksgiving/ mild weather. Mid week so not crowded. Reserved ahead in campground near next to the river. There are day use picnic spots between the campsites and the river which was unique. Since there was only one other camper in that section and and day users it was no problem. On a crowded weekend it could get weird. The views of the river and the mountains in the distance were so nice. Staff was super friendly on the way in. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Campsite parking is on grass. Watch out for the little stumps/poles separating campsites. They blend in with the grass at certain times. Nice variety of birds. Only stayed one night, but good time.
Greg L.
Legend
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge - Crystal Hill Free Campsites
Crystal hill rock hounding
Crystal Hill-Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.
Free remote dispersed camping. South of Quartzite along hwy 95.
NEVERMIND the BLM no camping sign at the hwy turnoff, go 3.1 mi to Kofa Refuge boundary and then to the 5.7 mi point and you reach Crystal Hill. There is a loop with about several back in remote style campsites. No signs, no toilets, no water, no trash, no tables, no fire rings. However cell seems good. 14d camping limit. The road in is washboard rocky gravel. Also more camping spots between the Kofa boundary and Crystal Hill.
Important note! The turnoff from hwy 95 is between mp 96 and mp 95. As of Nov 2024 there is a significant dip leaving the hwy that may be problematic for trailers or long RVs, causing you to drag the rear end or hitch... Recon first..
- RRobert B.Traveler
BLM King Valley Road Free Dispersed
Good one night stop
This an excellent place for a stopover especially if you are heading south through the algodones border crossing. Although you can hear traffic it’s not intrusive. 5 minutes east of the 95 just north of the border patrol check point. It’s dispersed camping, flat, no shade. It has nice views of the surrounding mountains. The one thing to be on the lookout for is the tiny red cactus that is abundant.
B9 G.Scout
Shady Lane RV Park
Beautiful Place
Super clean, friendly, and welcoming—great energy and quick to help me find my spot even when I arrived late!
Bubble G.Guide
Black Mountain Road Camp
Beautiful Views, Quiet Solitude
Traveling down Black Mountain road for about 2miles of wash boards before turning down the camping road.
All the sites were empty as it was almost 100degrees outside and nothing for shade of a creature larger than a bird could find. But here we found quiet solitude and a cooler evening, perhaps the winds helped.
If you have furry friends keep a watch for their paws, there’s small cacti/pokeys scattered about.
Lovely sunrise and sunset 360 views.
Good Verizon service!
Caitlin S.Guide
Emerald Cove Resort
Friendly area with river access
Although campsites are close together, there are many spots for friend groups to park near each other. Walking distance to the river. Walking distance to nearby bar/restaurant. Very friendly and clean area!
- Theresa H.Scout
La Mirage RV Park
Nothing like advertised
We got here and after reading all the great reviews about having bathroom showers and a laundromat it has absolutely nothing only the laundromat. There are no picnic tables. There is no fire ring. After calling the person we spoke to back we were told we could not get her money back and try to find another site with a toilet and showers. So we are stuck here. Add an outrageous price for what there is.
Bob D.Scout
Walter's Camp RV Park & Campground
Could be quite - expect to dry camp
Most certainly a relaxing place. Lots of birds. Quite except for the store fridge compressor that ran and ran. Hosts are friendly. We were the only ones there. Expect to dry camp. There are no power hookups. The campground does have a central RV dump station, so you can dump before you hit the road. There are water hose hookups, but I would not introduce this water into your RV. It is brownish and not well treated. It is basically river water from a shallow well that ran through a sediment filter. You can wash dishes with it outside using a basin, but that's about it. I will say the community showers are great. Hot water and seemingly the same water at the sites but somehow seems clear. Anyway showers are great. Oh, one more thing, we choose a site sort of close to the store and showers. Well the store has a noisy compressor that runs pretty much 24 hours a day. Seemingly never cycles on and off. Very annoying.
- JJoe S.Scout
Dome Rock Road Camp
Beautiful open space camping
We'd been staying at a county park on the Colorado River and had been driving to several hiking spots. We decided to boondock for a weekend and Dome Rock 14-day was perfect (and free!). Close to highway for easy access, but we chose a site far enough away we weren't bothered by the traffic noise. We could let our dogs off leash, went for long hikes through the creek beds and up the smaller mountains. We did use our gennie periodically to keep everything running (evenings to use appliances and top the battery off). The temps were great and there was some rain one night but no accumulation.
- DDale P.Scout
Walter's Camp RV Park & Campground
Great stay off the Colorado.
Pulled in for a night, and stayed 3. Clean camp, showers with great pressure and plenty of hot water. Stayed on the river with great access for swimming and fishing. Very quiet this time of year, also great access to BLM lands for Off road, etc, disperse camping is an option. Hosts were great.
Lisa F.TravelerBLM Palm Canyon Road Dispersed
An Amazing Place
Lots of dispersed camping all along the road to the trailhead. Lower = flatter. Higher has better views. Your call. Great road, too. Nice hike to see the fan palms.
- TC S.Scout
Slab City
If Burning Man and a Landfill had a Baby...
I visited for two nights to see which version of the Slab City story to believe - There are so many videos, but most of them were made by people who did not even stay overnight.
One story is the romanticized tale of free-thinking sovereign citizens and preppers working together in Utopian Fashion to survive off the grid in the deep Sonoran Desert and shun government interference in their lives. They even have movie nights and a Saturday night open mic. There are some folks there who deserve a kind description and they work very hard to help their neighbors when they can. There just aren't enough of them.
The other story is about how hundreds of conspiracy-laden, disenfranchised, meth-heads, dependent on SSI, have trashed a 600-acre parcel of public land. This group is real too, and will solicit your sympathy and cash if they can't figure out how to siphon gas out of your tank while you're wandering Salvation Mountain.
If none of this impresses you, then by all means, visit during winter to see the clever art installations, but if you're determined to hang for longer than the day, I recommend you pay to stay at Mojo's Camp or The Ponderosa where the hosts have a care about their guests. Do Not camp alone out in the open. Do not accept any bliss from anyone, and do not flash your cash. Leave the kids at home unless you want to scare them straight.
- mmike J.Traveler
Plomosa Road
Great FREE area
I spent 2 weeks here and loved it. I was a little close to the road,so there was road noise during the day. Quiet at night. How close your neighbors are depends upon where you park.
- mmike J.Traveler
BLM King Valley Road Free Dispersed
Beautiful view
It's quiet, very few people here and plenty of places to choose from.
- Ashlee G.Guide
Ehrenberg Dispersed Camping
Free open camping near Quartzsite
We camped in this area for a week and it was a nice place to be off the road. You can dump and fill at the chevron in Ehrenberg. Then take Ehrenberg-Cibola road south east into the desert. You don’t have to go far, then just pull off. Note that the road is pretty washboard for a couple miles but we were fine in our nearly-40 foot rig if you take it slow. Easy access to town if you need to go back in but far enough off the road for quiet.
- BBonnie P.Traveler
Plomosa Road
LTVA Plomosa Rd
I have stayed at this location a few days to 2 week as I travel here and there between CA and other places in AZ. I will say the majority of campers keep there campsites very nicely. A few could do better. Overall, I enjoy the friendly likeminded folks and the beautiful weather! Thank goodness the BLM shares these places with the people! Let’s be supportive and keep it going✌️
- LLoren O.Guide
Shea Road BLM Dispersed
Felt sketch initially but was great
Tons of campers. I headed out on the road toward the coordinates but ended up camping about 4 miles before even getting to them. Maybe it gets more secluded? Once I lost cell service I turned back to find a spot within range, given that there were so many campers I didn’t feel totally safe and there was nowhere to have unseen privacy. Big groups and ATVs set up with really loud music but everyone observed quiet hours and the ambiance ended up being entertaining.
- JJerry R.Guide
Gateway Ranch RV Resort
Great park
This park is amazing. Amazing. It’s great and every way weather friendliness of the staff the friendliness of the campers the Rvers really was impressed. I wish I could spend a month there but I’ve got to move on.
- Danny T.
Ranger
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
Lived it !! May cool options
We loved this place. We followed directions. TheQueens road portion.
We are in 23 fr rv and took main road in. There is a split off between queens and palm canyon. Palm canyon any vehicle can do. Queens you won’t take an rv in. You’ll want high clearance for sure .. that said , just coming in main road there are lots of great spots. Clean, quiet and great views of mountains Had three bars cell with ATT Busy spot so come early
Guide to Blythe
Tent camping near Blythe, California, offers a unique blend of desert landscapes and outdoor adventures, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
Tips for tent camping near Blythe
- For a spacious and scenic experience, consider the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge - East, where you can enjoy covered tables and parking right by the Colorado River.
- If you're up for a challenge, the Wiley Wells Dispersed - Mule Mountain requires 4WD to navigate its sandy roads, but rewards you with a peaceful retreat away from the noise of the freeway.
- Bring plenty of water and be prepared for no amenities at Black Mountain Road Camp, where you can soak in stunning sunrises and sunsets in solitude.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Explore the quiet desert surroundings at Corn Springs Campground, where you can hike to old cabins and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
- At Glamis Flats, off-roading enthusiasts can take advantage of the vast dunes, making it a thrilling spot for adventure seekers.
- For a unique experience, visit the Carrizo Boat-In Campground, where you can access the river for fishing or relaxing by the water.
Features to enjoy while tent camping
- The Imperial Sand Dunes RA - Palo Verde Flats offers a vast, open space for those who appreciate the beauty of the desert, though be prepared for limited facilities.
- Enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities at Corn Springs Campground, which provides drinking water and a market for supplies.
- Experience the tranquility of nature at BLM Earp-Parker to Needles Wagon Road Dispersed, where you can camp for free and enjoy stunning views without the distractions of modern life.
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