Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation, is home to this dispersed OHV camping area in the desert east of Salton City. Drive out and park where the terrain suits your setup. The first quarter to half mile off the highway is manageable without airing down, though softer sand farther in may require it. Amenities are minimal: picnic tables and compost restrooms on-site. Pets, campfires, and alcohol are permitted. Campers wanting hookups or a more structured setup can look at Ocotillo RV Resort nearby.
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Map & DirectionsOctillo Wells OHV Recreation Area is located in California near Salton City
Coordinates
33.13824813 N
116.0784745 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- 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
- 50 min from El Centro, CA
- 1 hr 31 min from San Diego, CA
- 1 hr 47 min from Yuma, AZ
- 3 hrs 34 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
