Dispersed Camping

Tumco Ghost Town

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Tumco Ghost Town offers dispersed camping near the remnants of an old mining town in California. The terrain is characterized by desert landscapes with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Imperial Sand Dunes and the Colorado River.

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Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

BLM Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA)

52 min away

Picacho State Recreation Area Campground

2 hrs 7 min away

Drive Time

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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

Location

Tumco Ghost Town is located in California

Coordinates

32.88145509 N
114.8328085 W

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Last on 11/19/25
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Verified by 1 user
Last on 11/19/25

Connectivity

Presented by

T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More

T-Mobile5G
Good Coverage
Verizon
No Coverage
Verified by 6 users
Last on 11/19/25
AT&T
No Coverage
Verified by 1 user
Last on 11/19/25

Access

Drive-In
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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.