Dispersed camping on Bureau of Land Management property offers campers direct access to the Sonoran Desert landscape without developed facilities or fees. Picacho Road Camp sits on BLM land managed by the El Centro Field Office, providing drive-in access for RVs and tent campers who prefer undeveloped sites.
The area operates under standard BLM dispersed camping regulations, allowing stays up to 14 days before requiring relocation. Campers must be self-sufficient with water, waste disposal, and power needs. Cell coverage varies by carrier in this desert location. BLM 505 Dispersed near Picacho Road provides similar dispersed options in the region. Winter months typically offer the most comfortable temperatures for desert camping.
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Map & DirectionsPicacho Road Camp is located in California near Winterhaven
Coordinates
32.83815304 N
114.640006 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/1/26
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/1/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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
- 43 min from Yuma, AZ
- 1 hr 15 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 33 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 58 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
