$75 - $180 / night

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Dispersed Camping

Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive

5 Reviews

About

Bureau of Land Management

The 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.

Fee Info

Fee season September 15-April 15 $180, $80 4-week stay, $40 2-week stay; 14 day camping free April 16-September 14

Reservation Info

Call the office or email

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Location

Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive is located in California

Directions

I-8 (West from Yuma, AZ/East from El Centro,CA) to Sidewinder Rd.(Exit 164.) South on Sidewider Rd.

Coordinates

32.73866318237161 N
114.75557337778389 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

Katrina M.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 11, 2024

Easy access - close to Yuma

Big rig friendly - lots of space to spread out. Nice areas to hike and climb. Can get rather windy and there is some smelly smoke at times from Mexico area. Can drive to Mexico for various doctor/dentist/etc. Easy drive to Yuma as well. Great deal for the winter! Present when the 'scary' situation occurred in March as noted by someone else. Involved 2 parties with dogs loose. We did not and do not feel unsafe at all here.

Month of VisitApril

Traveling V.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 22, 2024

Ghetto

I had a very bad scary experience here. The camphost wasn't available at 4 pm to help w a man behaving erratically, threatening my life & others.

Month of VisitApril

Greg L.

Legend

Reviewed Jan. 26, 2023

Harsh windy ltva

Not my choice for a LTVA. Open, harsh, windy and noisy from I8 interstate truck traffic. Only garbage dumpsters , no water, RV dump. Only reason to camp here in my opinion is if you need a staging area to lv camper when going to MX for dental, optical, Rx needs. Nothing else of interest here. One positive if cell signal is very good.

Month of VisitFebruary

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Greg H.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 7, 2022

Close to Mexico

Great location if you plan on visiting Los Algodones, Mexico. Great cell signal. Dry camping. Close to I-8 so somewhat noisy. Large area so no close neighbors. 10 miles to Yuma with all of the shopping needed.

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Month of VisitJanuary

Tabatha H.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 19, 2020

No water access but there is water access at the I-8 rest stop 10 miles away. You can dump your grey and black water at Chevron for $15. Dont buy gas there go to Arco in Yuma....Chevron $3.79/g Arco $1.79/g you can buy water while in town for $25/c

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive?

Camping at Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive can cost between $75.00 and $180.00 depending on the site.

Are fires allowed at Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area Dispersed Primitive?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.