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Pilot Knob RV Resort

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With full hookups and sites accommodating RVs up to 56 feet, Pilot Knob RV Resort operates seasonally from November through April in the desert near Winterhaven. The resort features recently renovated amenities including clean restrooms, a game room, pool area, and recreational facilities like shuffleboard and bocce ball courts. Staff handle mail and packages for extended stays, and organized activities appear regularly on the calendar.

Sites offer more space than typical RV parks, though they sit close to Interstate 8 with regular traffic noise from trains, helicopters, and border patrol vehicles. Cell service works well despite the remote location. Yuma lies about 20 minutes east for groceries and services, while a gas station operates nearby with limited supplies at high prices. The area provides access to Pilot Knob hiking trails and sand dunes for outdoor exploration.

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Map & DirectionsPilot Knob RV Resort is located in California near Winterhaven

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Directions

From Interstate 8, exit at Sidewinder Road (approximately 8 miles west of Yuma). Go south to frontage road, then turn right. Continue for 1/4 mile, the resort is on the left.

Address

3707 W. Highway 80
Winterhaven, CA 92283

Coordinates

32.74752978 N
114.76360055 W

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Some Coverage
Verified by 6 users
Last on 7/3/26

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Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
WiFi
Electric Hookups
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

22 min from Yuma, AZ
39 min from El Centro, CA
1 hr 57 min from San Diego, CA
2 hrs 44 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ

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3 Reviews

Cherie N.

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 6, 2026

Noisy, dusty, lots of space and solitude

For me, the location and cell service was great, which is why I bought a 14-day BLM pass for $40 and stayed for several days. (The pass also allows me to stay at other BLM fee locations.) Quick access to Yuma (Planet Fitness for workouts and showers, library, groceries, water...). This BLM land is a few hundred yards off the south side of I-8, just west of the Los Algodones border station. My phone thought I was in Mexico.

Pros: great cell service and wi-fi, convenient to Yuma, wide-open landscape, beautiful sunsets and sunrises, camp host, trash bins, clost to a gas station/convenience store (with outrageous prices!) if you need ice or water

Cons: windy most of the time, dusty, noisy — trains, interstate traffic, helicopters, border patrol vehicles speeding past on a dirt road

Siteopen land, no designated sites

Month of VisitFebruary

Paulina B.

Ranger

Reviewed Dec. 20, 2024

Great Amenities & Stunning Sunsets

Pilot Knob RV Resort is a solid option for RV travelers, especially those affiliated with Thousand Trails or Encore campgrounds. Overall, I’d give it 4 stars, with the only downside being its remote location. Aside from the Granite Museum and the overpriced gas station at the exit, there’s not much nearby. For most necessities, you’ll need to drive into Yuma, which also involves crossing a time zone.

On the positive side, the amenities at the campground are great and seem recently renovated. The restrooms, game room, and pool area are all clean and well-maintained, and the shuffleboard courts and bocce ball are fun additions. There always seem to be organized events on the calendar, which is nice if you’re into social activities, though we didn’t attend any ourselves.

The RV sites are spacious, especially compared to other Thousand Trails locations. This makes it a great spot for those who RV part-time or full-time and enjoy a bit more room to spread out.

The staff here is incredibly friendly and helpful, and package/mail handling is seamless, which is a bonus for longer stays. The sunsets are absolutely gorgeous, and the nearby Pilot Knob hiking trails and Sand Dunes offer excellent opportunities to explore the outdoors.

Lastly, we enjoyed the breakfast buffet at the nearby casino—it was delicious and convenient, though the casino itself wasn’t our favorite for gambling.

Yuma is about a 20 minute drive.

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Nolan S.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2019

Run down

We tried stopping at pilot knob as there isn’t much else in the area. It’s pretty much that and a chevron gas station. Unfortunately, it is closed from April to October. Driving by, it looked pretty run down. All the sites are right next to each other.

This looks more like an rv park than a place where you could stop for a night or two.

It’s pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Not much to see here other than the beautiful sunset. We did se some other people setting up camp in a nearby parking lot. I’m assuming it is related to pilot knob as there is literally nothing else out there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pilot Knob RV Resort have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Pilot Knob RV Resort has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Pilot Knob RV Resort?

Pilot Knob RV Resort is located at 262 feet.

What is the max vehicle length at Pilot Knob RV Resort?

Pilot Knob RV Resort allows vehicles up to 56 feet.

Are fires allowed at Pilot Knob RV Resort?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pilot Knob RV Resort, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Pilot Knob RV Resort have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Pilot Knob RV Resort does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Pilot Knob RV Resort?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.

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