Great Sunrise View of the Vermillion Cliffs

Sat down here within walking distance of the bluff overlooking the Colorado river.

Class C coach (32')made it to our spot but two pretty bumpy , rocky spots along the way but doable.

36°44'56" N 111°41'15"W was the actual pin where we sat up camp.

Plenty of space between campers and was relatively level.

Mile marker 545 is where the gate is on 89A but best to cross the ditch on the west end of the turn in, it's gentle on the grade and easier to traverse.

Great dark skies for star and satellite viewing.

Fantastic views of the Vermillion Cliffs after sunrise which lights up all the colors.

Lee's Ferry isn't far away as well as a Laundromat with Showers (coin operated) and a convenience store.

We only saw one Condor North from the Navajo bridge but were told by many up to 12 are known to frequent the area.

Area is a must to stay on the spots near the road to preserve the endangered Brady's Pin Cushion Cactus.

Chosa Was Nice

Close to Carlsbad Caverns, Rattlesnake Springs and Cottonwood Day Use Area with had a spring fed pool .

Saw several Rio Grand Turkey near the two springs.

Saw Pronghorn Antelope.

Quite and decent night views. Light noise from Carlsbad and White City

Flat caliche site.

Plenty of additional campsites away from the caliche pad in the desert.

Verizon service was great.

4 Days of Dispersed Enjoyment

So the road in is at the 151 Mesquite Exit off IH 10. First 2 miles were blacktop, then 2 miles of 2.5 vehicle wide gravel road then 2 miles of single vehicle gravel road. Several turnouts for camp sites with many having rock fire rings.

Lots of dove and some quail. 

A few cows in the area.

Lots to see if you get out and walk the area. Several hiking trails into the Mountain range.

Light noise to the south from El Paso/IH 10 to the West but not much to the East looking into the canyon or North. Saw many stars and satellites.

Would stay again.

Light traffic during sunlight by hikers.

Quite otherwise.

Sites are not level so be prepared