Accessible via dirt roads, Tumco Ghost Town provides free dispersed camping on Bureau of Land Management land in southeastern California's desert. The site sits near the remnants of a historic mining town, with campers able to set up among scattered ruins and mining equipment. Roads require high-clearance vehicles in some areas.
The campground operates under standard BLM regulations with no hookups or facilities. Campers must pack out all waste and bring their own water. Gold Rock RV & Mobile Home Park offers full hookups less than two miles west for those preferring developed amenities.
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Map & DirectionsTumco Ghost Town is located in California near Winterhaven
Coordinates
32.88145509 N
114.8328085 W
Connectivity
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VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/27/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
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- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/27/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
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
- 33 min from Yuma, AZ
- 44 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 2 min from San Diego, CA
- 2 hrs 37 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
