Yaqui Wash is located near the desert terrain of Southern California, offering a landscape of sand and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, known for its hiking trails and unique geological features.

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Location

Dispersed Camping

Yaqui Wash is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

33.1369166 N
116.3924684 W

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Connectivity

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    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 12/11/25
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/11/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 3/11/26

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    T-Mobile
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    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 12/11/25
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 1 user
    Last on 3/11/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 9 users
    Last on 3/11/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Feb. 6, 2026

Quiet, isolated, pretty

Enjoyed a few days here. There is occasional traffic and you can hear nearby road noise, but nights were peaceful. Beautiful views and easy walks in the wash. There was grass in the site, nice change from sand/rocks.

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Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Yaqui Wash by Christie S., February 6, 2026
  • Review photo of Yaqui Wash by Christie S., February 6, 2026
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2025

Great place for stargazing

Very primitive comp ground. Sites are essentialy dirt pads. There is a restroom and nothing else. Roads are sand and it seems prone to flash floods.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Apr. 14, 2024

If you just want to get outdoors...

There are a bunch of campsites along a service road that is parallel to a main road, several hundred feet away. This whole area is essentially within one valley, so you have mountains on both sides. It is well vegetated and allows for fairly easy hikes up the soft slopes.

The parking spots are right alongside the road, so for van camping is not so great, but tents can be put away from the road and therefore it's much more suitable for tenting.

The stretch of dirt road closest to the main road is Sandy, but manageable bull in a two wheel drive. This is where most of the campsites are. Further along the road, there are fewer camp sites, so they are more dispersed, however the road becomes more rocky and jutted, but for those wanting a bit more privacy, this is the spot to be.

I would like to come back in camp in this location. So i'm going to mark it to return another time.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Yaqui Wash by Abe C., April 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Yaqui Wash by Abe C., April 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Yaqui Wash by Abe C., April 14, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Yaqui Wash?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Yaqui Wash, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Yaqui Wash have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Yaqui Wash does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Yaqui Wash?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.