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Whether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a pass before you arrive to cover recreation-related fees at Bureau of Land Management sites. Learn more about site-specific digital pass options at the Yuma Field Office and buy your pass. The LTVA long term permit ($180) allows use of Bureau of Land Management designated LTVAs continuously from September 15th to April 15th (a total of 7 months), or for any length of time between those two dates. The LTVA short-visit permit ($40) allows use of Bureau of Land Management designated LTVAs for any 14 consecutive day period from September 15th to April 15th, which begins on the day the permit receipt is exchanged for the official permit and decal. The short-visit permit may be renewed an unlimited number of times for the cost of the permit. LTVA permits are valid at all of the Bureau of Land Management LTVAs.
$2 / night
The La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) was created in 1983 to fulfill the needs of winter visitors and to protect the local desert ecosystem from overuse. The campground is approximately 11,400 acres in size, flat landscape, sparsely vegetated with plants such as creosote bushes, palo verde trees, ironwood trees, mesquite trees and various species of cacti. La Posa LTVA offers solitude in a unique desert landscape and a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking, wildlife viewing and rockhounding.
10 ADA accessible vault toilets, 8 water faucets, dry dump station, dump station with water, trash services, dance floor and ramada.
The LTVA long term permit ($180) allows use of Bureau of Land Management designated LTVAs continuously from September 15th to April 15th (a total of 7 months), or for any length of time between those two dates. The LTVA short-visit permit ($40) allows use of Bureau of Land Management designated LTVAs for any 14 consecutive day period from September 15th to April 15th, which begins on the day the permit receipt is exchanged for the official permit and decal. The short-visit permit may be renewed an unlimited number of times for the cost of the permit. LTVA permits are valid at all of the Bureau of Land Management LTVAs.
$40 - $180 / night
Camping 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 generally allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period. Camping limitation rules vary per office, please check with your local office for details on camping limitations. 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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KOFA WILDLIFE REFUGE AND ADJACENT BLM.
Good free Dispersed camping on roads (gravel dusty and washboard also) heading into the KOFA mtns. BLM lands first couple miles off hwy 95. 14d camping limit, no water, no toilets, no dumpsters, no designated sites, just pure boondocking. On hwy 95 south of Q. Cell signal good on TMobile for me.
The Palm cny road is most popular due to the Palm cyn hike to see rare native palms, but day use is busy (7+ mi of gravel road access to TH).
Lots of campers spread out with lots of room mostly on BLM lands the first 3.0 miles from hwy 95. A refuge host is present at refuge boundary but not sure of their role. The Refuge rules notes 14d camping limit in a calendar year (but BLM rules note 14d in one area then have to move 25mi to another..). Note the dispersed campsites in the refuge are restricted to 100ft from the road, a restriction the BLM does not have.
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Free dispersed camping, about 3 miles north of Quartzsite, with no services available, but lots of space and beautiful views of surrounding mountains. No trash service here, but area is very close to the Refuse Transfer Station off Hwy 95.
Be sure to register with the Camp Host on duty near the entrance to the area.
Unlike some of the other BLM land nearby where many RVers were using solar panels, nearly everyone here at Plomosa was using a generator.
Sunrises and sunsets are endless and beautiful! Easy access back into town for food, gas, firewood, laundry, and just about everything a camper could need.
Check out this article for more info about the Quartzsite region: https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/rv-campers-guide-quartzsite-az/
Legend
3.5 miles of free BLM dispersed camping. Lots of flat open areas to camp. MST&T Road is graded gravel washboard. The KOFA NWR boundary is at 3.5 miles from hwy. Cell signal is good on TMobile. Free dispersed camping, no toilets, no water, no dumpsters. Only a few miles back into Q. The closer you get to the KOFA boundary the more scenic the desert vegetation is with more saguaros. You can also free dispersed camp on the KOFA refuge.
Seems in the past Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph (MST&T) operated a microwave tower on a hilltop in the Livingston Hills at the end of this road.
Note: WARNING...turn off from hwy 95 is unmarked, no signage, no left turn lane from north. At MP 93 coming from Q it is a quick .2 mi for a unmarked difficult to see, left turn onto a gravel road, watch out for traffic behind you...
Legend
Free dispersed camping, just 5 miles outside of Quartzsite, with no services available, but lots of space and beautiful views of surrounding mountains. This BLM area seemed to have less traffic and you could not hear the incessant hum of traffic on Interstate 10. You could hear a bit from Hwy 95, but it’s much less frequent and annoying.
Gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains and very easy access to hiking and OHV trails. Sunrises and sunsets are endless and jaw dropping! Easy access back into town for food, gas, firewood, laundry, and just about anything an RVer or camper could need.
Check out this article for more info about the Quartzsite region: https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/rv-campers-guide-quartzsite-az/
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We drove pretty far out Mittry Lake Road to the “free camping” spot labeled on Google maps. There are lots of other dispersed spots on the way in (but we’re full) and a big dispersed camping lot with parking spots as well. This is a busy area with lots of folks around. Everyone was respectful when we were here but don’t expect too much solitude or privacy. Road in is in great shape, packed gravel. Lots of the camp spots are dirt. Beautiful sunsets and lots of birds chirping. A very lovely spot to be…but with lots of company.
Legend
Free dispersed camping, about 2 miles outside of Quartzsite, with no services available, but lots of space and beautiful views of surrounding mountains. Be sure to register with the Camp Host on duty near the entrance to the area. The major drawback is that you can hear the traffic on Interstate 10. Many RVers use solar panels for all or at least part of their power needs though, so generator use is minimal.
Sunrises and sunsets are endless and beautiful! Easy access back into town for food, gas, firewood, laundry, and just about anything an RVer or camper could need.
Check out this article for more info about the Quartzsite region: https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/rv-campers-guide-quartzsite-az/
LegendThis is one five of 14 Day LVTA camping areas in the Quartzsite vicinity.
It was a very large site that had entrances on both sides of the road that each had their own host. Lots of flat open spaces. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management(BLM). BLM lands have special rules, fees( sometimes none) and can be popular with boon-docking.. I have seen other reviews saying it was free to stay here, but there are signs that say LTVA permits are required for use between September 15th and April 15th. Seasonal fee is $180.00 and 14 day permits were $40.00
I only had a look around, and decide to move on looking for actual free locations.
Legend
Free dispersed camping, about 4 miles north of Quartzsite, with no services available, but lots of space and beautiful views of surrounding mountains. No trash service, but this area is very close to the Refuse Transfer Station off Hwy 95. Area is quiet with no major road noise.
Be sure to register with the Camp Host on duty near the entrance to the area.
Many RVers use solar panels for all or at least part of their power needs though, so generator use is minimal.
Sunrises and sunsets are endless and beautiful! Easy access back into town for food, gas, firewood, laundry, and just about everything a camper could need.
Check out this article for more info about the Quartzsite region: https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/rv-campers-guide-quartzsite-az/
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This is one five of 14 Day LVTA camping areas in the Quartzsite vicinity. It has a host on site. Lots of flat open spaces. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management(BLM). BLM lands have special rules, fees ( sometimes none) and can be popular with boon-docking. I only had a look around,. It did seem smaller and more densely populated than the other areas. I decided to continue on up the road and ended up staying in open BLM area just beyond Quinn pass. I have T-mobile service and phone was good, but data was painfully slow.
Legend
Free dispersed camping, just 3.5 miles outside of Quartzsite, with no services available, but lots of space and beautiful views of surrounding mountains. Be sure to register with the Camp Host on duty near the entrance to the area. The major drawback is that you can hear the traffic on Interstate 10. Combine that with the folks running generators and the noise might drive you further out of town. To be fair, many RVers use solar panels for all or at least part of their power needs.
Scaddan Wash is the site of the annual RubberTramp Rendezvous, held during early January. The famed RTR is a gathering of like-minded mobile dwellers living in everything from new Class A motorhomes to small home-made truck campers. Everyone is welcome and workshops are free! It’s pretty awesome and the numbers of people coming to this event have doubled nearly each year.
Sunrises and sunsets are endless and jaw dropping! Easy access back into town for food, gas, firewood, laundry, and just about anything an RVer or camper could need.
Check out this article for more info about the Quartzsite region: https://thedyrt.com/magazine/local/rv-campers-guide-quartzsite-az/
RangerIf you like the desert you will love this spot. Nestled below Dome Rock is this group of BLM camp sites. Beautiful sunsets. Do watch out for the cactus if you have pets. Water and dump facilities are in Quartzsite, just a few minutes away. There are other sites around Dome Rock. Just look on the map for BLM land and enjoy.
Guide
I camped in La Posa South area which is one of several areas for long term camping on BLM land near Quartzsite, AZ. You can buy a permit to camp in any of the areas for the season which I believe starts in November and ends in April. They also offer permits for two week intervals if you are not planning on camping all season. It is dry camping although there is a dump station and water available along with a row of dumpsters in each area for trash. This place fills up in the winter but there are still plenty of areas to find a good camping spot. If you do camp farther out watch out for traffic from ATV's and four wheelers who don't seem to believe the speed limits apply to them.
GuideLarge dispersed camping. Boondocking here was easy, close to town and beautiful sunrise/sunset. The host was nice. No fee camping so how could anyone complain! Flat land with lots of room to explore.
TravelerDriving out watch out for washes/dips. It’s very level solids ground with some rock fire pits scattered around. Very quiet, I have heard a few coyotes this morning. Free BLM land that you can stay up to 14 days. Come prepared and take your trash out when you leave.
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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..
Traveler
This is Long Term Visitor Assoc. camping on BLM land. $180 for 7 months or $40 two weeks. There are trash receptacles, water and dumping. It is camping in the desert.
ScoutFirst time camping on BLM land and we like it. Plenty of wide open space, you can camp near the entrance or far back in the area depending on your preferences. There are minimal services such as water, trash disposal and dump stations. Proximity depends on where you camp. Upside is that RVs are able to spread out; downside is it isn’t as easy to meet fellow campers.
Legend
Drive in road fairly smooth, slightly nartow in some areas. I only went in about 6 miles to marker 60. I saw 4 Sherriff's vehicles coming out on my way in. Makes the area feel safer. Camp areas were spaced far apart and some were fairly large. The first two miles in from the main road is BLM land. Many large camp areas there that could even handle group gatherings.
Traveler
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.
GuideWe stayed on this BLM land during the Quartzsite RV & Sports Show in January. The fee is $40 for 14 days. There is so much open land to camp on and it is level for the most part with beautiful 360’ views of mountains and desert. It was also very clean with no trash to speak of. The land is right off 95 and next to the big tents with easy access to the show.
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GuideThis site was really easy to find and only 3 minutes off I-10. The road in wasn't too bad, a little bumpy but my sedan went slow and found a spot.
Not sure how many spots there are. Despite the other reviews it seems like I'm the only one camping here (although it's raining).
From my site you can see the highway, but it's still pretty quiet and the views are great.
Overall it's an easy spot to find, and even if you don't want to venture back to find an actual site, it's all BLM land so you can really just camp wherever.
Legend
I don't care for densely populated campsites, but don't want to be off in the middle of nowhere alone either. Feel safer when there are some others near by.
That said, I started today at the Plomosa Road Campsite which had a host on site, required registration, but was free. Quite a lot of RV's there. Went 2 to 3 miles further and was in the BLM dispersed Camping area. It was much nicer, had good cell signal, but was flat and plain terrain. Continued abut another 10 miles on Plomosa Road and came across a historic marker called Quinn Pass, then continued about another two miles and found the perfect spot I was looking for. Very Scenic, dispersed campers, but not to many and good phone and internet coverage.
Legend
This gravel graded road crosses about 3 miles of BLM before you get to the KOFA NWR boundary. This BLM area is flat and has more room to spread out on the desert pavement fingers, plus a closeby cell tower gives 5 bars signal. Pure free boondocking, no water, no trash cans, no toilets. But the strong cell signal is the main draw here for boondockers. If you go too far into the NWR and get behind a low ridgeline, you will lose the cell tower signal.
LegendThis camping area is one of 5 BLM free 14d dispersed camping areas in the Q area. Host on site to issue free permits but not sure why? Lots of nice open desert pavement areas and some scattered saguaros. Cell signal is fair to good. No amenities, no water, no trash, no toilets. Only a few miles south of Q on hwy #95. LTVAs are between here and back to Q.
Legend
Between Hwy 60 and Hwy 10 is a large swath of BLM land with many established spots to camp on the east side of Ramsey Mine Rd. There were many other RVers staying here when we stayed here in January, mostly crowded along the northern half of the road closer to Hwy 60. We managed to find a spot closer to Hwy 10 with nobody around us, and it was fairly quiet with the exception of road noise from I 10 and ATVs driving past all day long.
The main draw here appears to be ATV riding, and if we didn’t need to stay in the area to wait for some mail, we would not have stayed here. This area is where ATVers camp while they are riding elsewhere, so while you have ATVs coming and going from their RVs, they are not zooming around riding on paths all around you. The road noise from Hwy 10 was pretty loud, and pretty constant all day and all night. The ground here is very rocky, with mostly firmly packed small rocks and dirt with some bigger sharp rocks as well. Spaces are large and flat and likely accessible to any type and size rig as well as tents.
No hiking trails in the area, but there’s open BLM land all around to explore and look for rocks. Some chollas out in those areas so watch your legs and your dogs.
Good AT&T and Verizon service here. No amenities. Pack in / pack out.
This spot is about a mile from the town of Brenda, where there is a general store with a cafe. There is also an Amazon locker here at the store. It’s an easy walk to the store; there is a path that takes you under Hwy 60 so you don’t even need to cross the road.
Note - see New Water Mountains Wilderness just on the other side of Hwy 10 for a nicer and quieter place to stay!
TravelerDispersed camping, typical BLM area, but lots of RV's for the big event, but a huge area to spread out. We've been twice, now going back again, it's worth it.
GuideBLM free camping on the waterway at Mittry lake. There's a boat launch area, trash service, and cell service (4g T-Mobile).
You are next to the road so it's not a lot of privacy but there were few people camping.
Drive down a half mile further to the oasis ... Palm 🌴 trees line walk out areas that just into the lake. Perfect spot for a picnic and afternoon sunning and reading.
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