Top Dispersed Camping near El Centro, CA
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Best Dispersed Camping Sites Near El Centro, CA (27)
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Holtville Hot Springs Dispersed Site
Holtville, California2 Reviews4 Photos10 SavesThank you for visiting the Hot Spring LTVA managed by the BLM El Centro Field Office. You must have a permit to camp in a designated LTVA between September 15 and April 15.
Every year, thousands of visitors come and enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered at BLM's Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs), where visitors can camp for as long as seven months. The Hot Springs LTVA is known for it's historic and still active hot spring attracting both local and winter visitors.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Dispersed
- Trash
- Alcohol
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Red Hill Marina Park
Niland, California4 Reviews6 Photos17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Trash
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Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Mount Laguna, California5 Reviews8 Photos423 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Smuggler's Gulch Dispersed
Ocotillo, California3 Reviews8 Photos15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Truckhaven at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area
Salton City, California4 Reviews4 Photos40 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Trash
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Gordon’s Well Sand Dunes - Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
Winterhaven, California1 Review6 Photos37 SavesLocated in the southeast corner of California, the Imperial Sand Dunes are the largest mass of sand dunes in the state. Formed by windblown sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, the dune system extends for more than 40 miles in a band averaging 5 miles wide. Dunes often reach heights of 300 feet above the desert floor, providing outstanding opportunities for recreation. A favorite place for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, the dunes also offer fabulous scenery, opportunities for solitude, and a home to rare plants and animals.
With most of the off-road action taking place in the recreation area south of Highway 78, the open areas allow all types of vehicle recreation. Limited areas surround the dunes require vehicles to travel on designated routes. Closed areas prohibit motorized vehicle use entirely. Information and maps for all of these areas are available at the ranger stations.
The North Algodones Dunes Wilderness offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced action of the main dunes. This wilderness encompasses more than 26,000 acres, with the largest and tallest dunes located in the central area. Visitors are welcome to walk or ride horses in this remote area. The wilderness is closed to all vehicles and mechanized use.
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- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Market
- Trash
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Supersitition Mountain
Be the first to review!Imperial, California3 SavesThis dispersed campsite is located on an offroading designated area.
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Mountain Palm Springs Camp
Mount Laguna, California1 Review14 Photos6 Saves- Pets
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Alcohol
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Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive
Winterhaven, California5 Reviews12 Photos18 SavesThe area in and around Pilot Knob is rich in both human and natural history. At one time, Patton's troops trained here in preparation for desert fighting in World War II. A State of California Historic Marker lies on the site of Patton's camp. The marker is located just north of Interstate 8 on Sidewinder Road. The Fort Yuma Indian Reservation borders public lands near Pilot Knob. Every year, thousands of visitors come and enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered at BLM's Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs), where visitors can camp for as long as seven months.
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- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Trash
$75 - $180 / night
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Holtville Hot Springs Dispersed Site
10 Saves
Thank you for visiting the Hot Spring LTVA managed by the BLM El Centro Field Office. You must have a permit to camp in a designated LTVA between September 15 and April 15.
Every year, thousands of visitors come and enjoy the natural beauty and recreational opportunities offered at BLM's Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs), where visitors can camp for as long as seven months. The Hot Springs LTVA is known for it's historic and still active hot spring attracting both local and winter visitors.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Dispersed
Red Hill Marina Park
17 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
423 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
Smuggler's Gulch Dispersed
15 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
Truckhaven at Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area
40 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
Gordon’s Well Sand Dunes - Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area
37 Saves
Located in the southeast corner of California, the Imperial Sand Dunes are the largest mass of sand dunes in the state. Formed by windblown sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, the dune system extends for more than 40 miles in a band averaging 5 miles wide. Dunes often reach heights of 300 feet above the desert floor, providing outstanding opportunities for recreation. A favorite place for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, the dunes also offer fabulous scenery, opportunities for solitude, and a home to rare plants and animals.
With most of the off-road action taking place in the recreation area south of Highway 78, the open areas allow all types of vehicle recreation. Limited areas surround the dunes require vehicles to travel on designated routes. Closed areas prohibit motorized vehicle use entirely. Information and maps for all of these areas are available at the ranger stations.
The North Algodones Dunes Wilderness offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced action of the main dunes. This wilderness encompasses more than 26,000 acres, with the largest and tallest dunes located in the central area. Visitors are welcome to walk or ride horses in this remote area. The wilderness is closed to all vehicles and mechanized use.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed