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Free dispersed camping area in Coconino National Forest a few short miles from downtown Flagstaff. The campsite itself is not too exciting but it is clean, and in a nice wilderness area with ample space for multiple vehicles. However, proximity to town is superb. An excellent place for overlanders or van-lifers visiting Flagstaff for a week or two. It's safe, and off of a well-traveled dirt road, so privacy isn't fantastic. A lot of elk. Cool temperatures due to higher elevation of region. Extremely recommended. Excellent cell service.

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Near Show Low, Arizona, this local reservoir offers free, first come, first serve camping. Due to its close proximity to town, this campground is high-traffic and somewhat spoiled. Expect a high-concentration of everything from RVs to ground tents. There are disgusting vault toilets, picnic tables. Enough room for one or two overland vehicles. The lake is nice. Not much to explore. Not recommended. Good cell service.

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A small, primitive campsite on a moderately technical dirt road that may require four-wheel drive at times. Located to the west of Sedona, several miles outside of the city limits, away from the crowds. Jeep tours run along this road, but not a very high concentration. Very private, peaceful, and only a 15 minute drive to downtown Sedona. The surrounding desert is worth exploring. There is a fire ring here. Accommodates two or three overland vehicles. Excellent cell service. Strongly recommended.

Roughly five miles from downtown Sedona to the west, there is this free dispersed camping area. This is a popular, easy-access camping area for people who are visiting Sedona and looking for a free place to sleep, so finding a private location can be challenging during peak times. Primitive. Along side of a dusty dirt road. It is peaceful here, despite the other campers and RVs. Alot of desert roads to explore, and many roadside camping options. Recommended due largely to convenience. Excellent cell service.

Wow! A very high elevation primitive campsite on a cliff near Schnebly Hill Vista which overlooks Sedona. Four-wheel drive access is required to reach this point. It is fairly high-traffic as it is a popular route for local Jeep tours. However, in this case, it's fun to interact with the people you encounter here, because they're all excited and loving it. Well-known off-road destination fun to explore. Park a single vehicle at the top of the cliff. Amazing view. There is a fire ring here. Highly recommended. Good cell service.

This is an improvised clearing at the end of remote forest road in the Arizona desert south of Lake Mead. It is a winding road that requires four-wheel drive and is located within a wash. Be wary of flooding. There is no fire ring and it doesn't resemble a campsite. It is not convenient, but it is very private. An adequate place to pop the camper in dry weather, but not much else. Surrounded by rocks. Space for multiple vehicles. There are random roads in the surrounding desert worth exploration. A two mile hike from the Colorado River. Not recommended. It was very hot. No cell service.

Peaceful, free, well-maintained Los Burros Campground in Sitgreaves National Forest. Part grassy, part wooded, with nice rolling mountains. Vault toilets and camping pads with fire rings and picnic tables. Saw elk, coyote, and cattle. No water. Very serene and unspoiled. The surrounding wilderness is worthy of overland exploration. Visit Alan Allen in his fire tower atop Lake Mountain. Highly recommended. Bring your mountain bike. Poor cell service.

Free dispersed camping on public land near Page, Arizona, only a stone's throw from Glen Canyon Dam. This is a gravel road that becomes very soft sand, so four-wheel drive is strongly recommended. Encountered driver who got their Chevy Cavalier stuck in the sand. Due to proximity of town, there was a lot of broken glass and the location seemed a little spoiled. However there were some really interesting rock formations to explore. Fire ring. Space for two or three overland vehicles. Be discreet here. Recommended. Good cell service.

A secluded campsite in a grassy valley in Kaibab National Forest, only a few short miles from North Rim vista of Grand Canyon. Very private and low traffic, picturesque meadow surrounded by aspens and pine trees. Sought out this site for privacy and to get away from the wind. By the edge of the woods there is a clearing and a fire ring. Possibly inhabited by a witch. It was a little windy during my stay, but it was lovely. Kaibab National Forest is great for overland exploration! Many primitive roads and camping opportunities in the surrounding area. Accommodates multiple overland vehicles. Strongly recommended. No cell service.

This is a non-descript, primitive clearing off the side of a two-track leading to a vista that overlooks the north rim of the Grand Canyon. There are numerous campsites along this stretch of road, but they were all occupied. The wind was intense during my stay, and this was little more than a roadside place to sleep. Aside from the phenomenal overlook that was only a short walk away, this was unremarkable. No fire ring. Room for two or three vehicles. Not recommended. No cell service.

Wow! Traveling far along the ridge off of Schnebly Hill Road, there is this spacious primitive camping area on the edge of the cliff overlooking Sedona. This is an exquisite location. It demands high-clearance four-wheel drive, so traffic is minimal. A couple of trees offer some shade. Amazing view, and this is far enough off of the beaten path that you'll see minimal tourist traffic. Excellent off-road destination. There is a fire ring here. Highly recommended. Good cell service.

This is a turn-around area for 18 wheelers next to a truck stop off of the interstate highway in southern Arizona. Does not resemble a campsite. Be discreet. I was on the road at night and extremely drowsy, so I had to pull over. This is roadside, and is not recommended unless you can't stay awake anymore. Good cell service.

Camping here no longer permitted! A dispersed camping area located near venue for Overland Expo West, and a very short drive from downtown Flagstaff. Formerly filled with boondockers. Small fire ring, no other amenities. I got approached the morning after spending the night by forest service stating that this was private land and to spread the word. Enough room for a few vehicles, with good cell service.

A cement slab located in the heart of Prescott National Forest. Ample free camping opportunities in immediate vicinity. Wooded area. This is deep in the forest but easily accessible lending to popularity. Seems like a spot people frequent to get away. Enough room for several vehicles. No cell service. Primitive with fire rings. Light traffic but recommended.

A grassy meadow just downstream from a spring in Prescott National Forest. Not very flat under a gnarled tree next to an old fire ring that I cleaned up and improved during my stay. Primitive site. No cell service. Suitable for one or two vehicles. Lovely private setting with great hiking nearby. Recommended.

A nice primitive campsite in Prescott National Forest not far from power lines but not directly underneath. A fire ring here still wet from being doused. Aside from random hunters driving by very secluded and peaceful. No cell service. Enough room for multiple vehicles. Sparsely vegetated valley. Recommended.

A popular boondocking spot. Primitive with fire rings just outside of Kingman Arizona. This is the closest free camping outside of Kingman. Other campers likely. Great view of city during the night. High desert sparsely vegetated. Enough room for a few vehicles. Good cell service. Road noise. Saw a domestic cat here. Recommended.

On BLM land east of Kingman Arizona. This is the side of a washed out road. Within earshot of pavement but poor condition of road lends to privacy. Not a proper campsite. No cell service. High desert wilderness with rolling granite rock formations. Pine trees and junipers. Four-wheel drive required. Enough room for single vehicle. Not recommended.

A primitive flat spot along a demanding four-wheel drive road in Prescott National Forest. Not a proper campsite. Ran out of daylight so popped the camper here. No fire ring. Very private and secluded due to remoteness and difficulty of route. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Recommended in a pinch.

A secluded flat spot at the side of a BLM road in a rocky valley near Oatman Arizona. Surrounded by cliffs and high desert mountains adjacent to rock formation to block the wind. Visible from nearby paved road. Dramatic terrain requires four-wheel drive. No cell service. Enough room for single vehicle. Dead end road. Not recommended.

A designated free dispersed camping area only a few miles from downtown Prescott, Arizona. Wooded area at the side of a well-traveled forest road. Good cell service and enough room for a few vehicles. Primitive fire rings but no other amenities. You will likely encounter other boondockers as this is the closest spot to town. A little bit of trash. Somewhat recommended due to convenience.

A free campground in Tonto National Forest near Carefree, Arizona. In valley next to small stream. Some tall trees provide shade. Vault toilet, picnic tables, fire ring. Enough room for two or three vehicles. No cell service. Reasonably convenient to town. There is a decent amount of traffic here, but it was of no consequence and still relaxing. Nearby hiking. Somewhat recommended.

A decent clearing next to a wash down in a valley in Prescott National Forest. Adjacent to dusty forest road with some traffic. Primitive with fire ring. Located within beautiful rolling hills and luscious landscape with some nearby wildfire damage. Enough room for a few vehicles and no cell service. Visible from road. Recommended.

A short spur at the end of a forest road in Tonto National Forest. Unremarkable. High desert surrounded by shrubby buttes. No tree cover. I stayed here because I ran out of daylight. Good cell service. Very secluded. Not even a proper campsite, just a private place to spend the night. Terrain gets more dramatic a short distance to the east. Not recommended.

A charming primitive campsite at the side of Senator Highway in the heart of Prescott National Forest. Wooded valley next to forest road. Very secluded and very light traffic. Ground covered by pine needles and adjacent to a small creek with flowing water. No cell service and enough room for one or two vehicles. Small fire ring that I put to good use. Enjoyed my stay here. Strongly recommended.

A primitive campsite just outside of the remote mountain town of Crown King in Prescott National Forest. Wooded area with a lot of boulders. Next to dusty forest road. Room for two or three vehicles. Good cell service. Close to saloon. Fire ring but no other amenities. A decent amount of OHV activity here. Somewhat recommended due to proximity to Crown King.

In BLM land north of Phoenix not far from Interstate highway. This is a designated dispersed camping area popular for OHV enthusiasts and shooting range. Desert setting surrounded by beautiful saguaro cacti. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Good cell service. Decent amount of traffic and boondockers so you will likely encounter other people. NOT quiet. Gunfire audible all day every day. Good hiking. Somewhat recommended despite noise.

Tucked under some trees next to a rock formation and the lovely Verde River. This is a designated dispersed camping area next to Sheep Bridge, a dramatic suspension bridge. While this is a remote location, it is a popular wilderness attraction, so you can expect others there especially during peak season. No cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Numerous other lovely campsites in vicinity. Verde River great for swimming or kayaking. Beautiful saguaro cacti. Setting like an oasis. Strongly recommended.

A large gravel parking lot for a trailhead off of a forest road near Carefree, Arizona. Not a proper campsite, but a decent place to pop the camper for the night, especially for toilet. Enough room for several vehicles. No cell service. High-desert with no trees. Decent amount of traffic on forest road. Parking lot populates heavily with trucks and trailers during the day. Empty at night. Not recommended.

About a mile in from the highway, this is an otherwise remote primitive campsite in a mountainous part of the desert. Saw cattle, horses, and donkeys. Nice views in all directions without being too high in elevation. Saguaro cacti are here. Very long, rough, dead-end BLM road ensures little or no traffic. Great privacy. Some distant highway noise. No cell service. Enough room for several vehicles between two sites. Enjoyed my stay. Recommended.

A spur at the end of a short BLM road just off the blacktop. Primitive setting with fire ring. Occasionally used for boondocking, but seemingly not as popular as other sites, perhaps due to rough road and small space. Some cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Desert setting surrounded by saguaro cacti. Recommended due to convenience and proximity to town, but road noise very close and your vehicle in plain sight from road.

A primitive, roadside campsite just within the edge of BLM land in the Arizona desert. Along a dirt road that is a major artery but traffic is still fairly light. Surrounded by Joshua Trees and free range cattle in a lovely desert setting, mountains to the east, flat to the west. Very little trash. Moderate elevation. Some cell service. Enough room for a few vehicles. Somewhat recommended. A good spot if passing through.

A primitive flat spot in a desert valley that requires four-wheel drive to access. This area is otherwise a crowded BLM campground near Lake Havasu, but the difficult access almost ensures you will have this spot to yourself. It is not perfectly flat and it is very small, but it is private and convenient to town. Some cell service. Enough room for a single vehicle. Decent for a simple overnight but unremarkable. Not recommended.

A primitive flat spot at the side of a recreational BLM road south of Wickenburg, Arizona. Very lush desert setting, surrounded by saguaro cacti. Very beautiful with view of Vulture Peak in the distance. Some cell service. Enough room for a couple of vehicles. Was extremely quiet during my stay. Would expect a rare passing ATV. Faint signs of an ancient fire ring, but hasn't been used in decades. Somewhat recommended, but no fire.

A popular boondocking spot in BLM land south of Wickenburg, Arizona, near the trailhead of Vulture Peak hike. There is a vault toilet nearby, a fire ring, and many other vans and RVs. This particular spot offers a little breathing room around other campers. Strong human presence and sound of generators likely. Spent the night here to stay close to the blacktop because of threat of rain. Some cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Stayed here due to convenience. Not recommended.

This is a primitive flat spot with a fire ring off the side of a BLM road. This area is frequented by OHV riders, RVs, target shooters, and partiers. It is scenic, surrounded by Saguaro cacti and a mountainous desert landscape. There is good cell service and it is convenient to Phoenix. Enough room for one vehicle at this spot. Recommended only due to convenience.

The parking lot of Summit Jeep Company within Prescott city limits. Private property and do not sleep in your vehicle here without permission. Had a good night of sleep, but you're going to want to be stealthy here. A lot of traffic and human activity. Stayed here out of necessity because they were servicing my Jeep. Not a campsite. Not recommended.

A primitive flat spot with a fire ring in Prescott National Forest just a short drive from Prescott Valley. Lovely forested area. Enough room for single vehicle. Good cell service. Due to proximity to town, a lot of sketchy boondocks and van dwellers here. Dubious human activity. Even though the natural area is beautiful and relatively unspoiled, unsafe vibe. Good for a night or two if you need to be in Prescott, but not recommended.

A free campground with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilet in Prescott National Forest, nestled among Jefferson Pines. Close to pavement. Enough room for one or two vehicles. No cell service. Beautiful campground and peaceful during my stay. I weathered a rare severe snow storm here and almost couldn't get out due to accumulation. Strongly recommended. This is 20 minutes from Prescott Valley, but is my favorite place to stay near Prescott.

This is a primitive flat spot off of a remote two track intersection in northern Kofa Wilderness. Very quiet and secluded desert landscape with saguaro cacti. No fire ring. Spacious enough for multiple vehicles. No cell service. Not far from popular cabin. The entire road is lined with wonderful spots like this, many have fire ring. Recommended.

Primitive site deep in Kofa Wilderness surrounded by desert hills and saguaro cacti. Very quiet off of lightly traveled two track. Fire ring. Flat. No cell service. Spacious with enough room for a few vehicles. Recommended.

On east edge of Kofa Wilderness this is a site next to the mountains with a fantastic view of the valley to the west. Desert landscape. Fire ring. Good cell service. Ground slightly uneven. Enough room for a few vehicles. Near Quartzsite so you will encounter some traffic here. Good hiking and climbing nearby. Recommended.

A secluded flat spot not far from the highway off of a mildly technical primitive BLM two-track. On the plus side, this is a lightly traveled dead end, so you will likely have privacy. Also very good cell service. On the down side, highway noise, not flat, and not spacious. Enough room for one or two vehicles. No amenities. No fire ring. I stayed here because it was getting late and I was losing daylight. Not recommended.

This is a primitive flat spot along a secluded BLM road near Ajo, Arizona. No fire ring or amenities. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Surrounded by lush mountainous desert. Lovely, peaceful setting, and likely will not experience any other traffic. Very poor cell service. There are numerous BLM roads to explore in the area and many other places to camp outside of Ajo.

An inexpensive fee campground within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Four sites. Popular spot. First come first serve. No campfires. Picnic table. Vault toilet. Trailhead for enjoyable two mile hike. Surrounded by towering Saguaro cacti in mountainous desert. Enough room for single vehicle. Some cell service. Warm in winter. Will encounter other people. Recommended.

An improvised campsite off of a BLM road near Tombstone, Arizona. Proximity to Tombstone is great, but this is not a proper campsite and it is a little sketchy. However, had a peaceful stay. Good cell service. Desert setting with some debris and trash. Enough room for single vehicle and not very flat. Cattle wandering around. Not recommended.

A short little camping spur off of a BLM road north of Phoenix. No fire ring or amenities. Very popular area. Will likely encounter other campers nearby. Possibly some parties, target shooting, and OHV use. BLM roads to explore. Desert setting with enough room for single vehicle. Good cell service. I frequent this location to be in close proximity to Phoenix, but only stay here for that reason.

A flat spot on a hill off of a BLM road near Ajo, Arizona, with a fire ring. Popular boondocking area with a lot of space. Other campers may be within eyeshot. Enough room for single vehicle. Desert setting. Good cell service. Very quiet at night and experienced no traffic despite other campers in the area. This was alright due to its proximity to town, but there are a lot of other options to choose from here.

This is a fee campground in Chiricahua National Monument. No fires. Grill only. Picnic tables. Bathroom with plumbing heating and electric. Trash and water. Moderately priced at $20 per night. Each site enough room for one or two vehicles. Very nice wooded setting. Park offers some extraordinary hiking and rock formations. No cell service. Crowded. Recommended to experience the park.

A short spur with a fire ring in Coronado National Forest. Next to a lovely creek. Very close to well traveled forest road so will likely encounter other vehicles. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Wooded area. No cell service. Directly south of Chiricahua National Monument. There are other similar sites along this stretch of road. Recommended.

A primitive campsite tucked into a wooded valley in Coronado National Forest, not far from the Mexico border. Fire ring. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Some cell service from Mexico towers. Nearby trailheads for hiking and caving. Very quiet and well protected from the elements. Be wary of human traffic. Very convenient to Coronado National Memorial.

A parking lot for a tent camping area in Coronado National Forest. In beautiful mountains south of Portal Arizona. Spacious parking area, but not recommended for camping. Quiet safe and popular with outdoorsy folk. Stream with waterfall nearby. No cell service. Hiking and birding nearby. Fire rings in tent camping area. Wooded and mountainous. Not recommended for vehicle based camping.

An improvised desert campsite on BLM land near Apache Junction and Peralta Trailhead in Arizona. Just a flat spot on a hill with good cell service. No amenities. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Surrounded by cacti, with tall desert mountains all around. Abandoned mines. Some OHV and horseback activity. Good hiking in the area. Decent spot. There may be better sites in the area.

A small, free forest service campground in Apache National Forest in Arizona close to the Mexico state line. Densely wooded area in rolling mountains at a high elevation. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. Sites are not well-defined. Fire rings, picnic tables. No cell service. Single vault toilet used as rest stop for travelers just off the paved road. Relatively peaceful. A nice place to stop if passing through.

A beautiful desert canyon primitive campsite with a stone fire ring. Surrounded by saguaro cacti, mountains, and canyons. Very remote and peaceful. Tonto National Forest. Four wheel drive required. Poor cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Only con is that it isn't very flat. Lush and green. A lot of roads to explore. Some OHV traffic. Recommended.

Wow! At the end of a three mile road spur nestled between desert mountains and overlooking a sprawling valley. This is an absolutely beautiful and private setting with a stone fire ring. No cell service. Enough room for three of four vehicles. Very secluded off of a poorly marked track. There are other nice campsites along the road but this one is at the terminus. Recommended.

This a BLM camping area north of Phoenix, popular for OHV enthusiasts and target shooters alike, so it is likely very busy. Some nice hiking in the area. Warm, with cacti. There are multiple spots with primitive fire rings. This is my favorite spot. I've recorded this site multiple times. Great cell service. Short drive from interstate highway, and good place to spend the night if heading north out of the valley.

Primitive flat spot above a wash in Kofa Wilderness with fire ring. No amenities. Enough room for a few vehicles. Lovely, mountainous section of desert with great views all around and flora. No cell service. Just off of two track. Very serene. There are many other spots along this stretch of road just like this one.

On BLM land just west of the Kofa Wilderness, south of Quartzsite, Arizona. There is a fire ring here, but otherwise primitive. Enough room for several vehicles. This whole road is lined with similar campsites and is very popular with other campers, vans, and RVs year round. You will not be alone. Superb cell service. Desert mountains to the east. Cacti and lovely flora. Ample space between camps. This is a nice setting, but not a private or secluded experience.

Free forest service campground east of Prescott Arizona. This is the best free camping accommodations within a reasonable drive from Prescott. Vault toilet, nice picnic tables, well landscaped sites, fire rings. No cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. There are about a dozen sites here. Lovely wooded valley in high desert. Recommended.

The BLM venue for 2020 American Adventurist Desert Rendezvous. This is public land. You will likely see other RVs and van dwellers. Permit might be required this close to Quartzsite, Arizona. Desert landscape with enough room for several vehicles. Fire rings. Primitive with no amenities. High-traffic and privacy is moderate with so much open space. Good cell service. Pack out your trash.

A lovely secluded primitive campsite on BLM land next to the Trigo Mountain Wilderness. Desert plateau with large fire ring and sparse vegetation flanked by washes. Some cell service. Enough room for several vehicles. Fantastic hiking in wilderness are and along the Arizona Peace Trail if you're driving through. Recommended!

Flat expanse of BLM land just off of I-10 near truck stop. Primitive with disused fire ring. Highway audible and low privacy as traffic will pass on nearby BLM road. Walking distance to truck stop. Great cell service. Enough room for several vehicles, but not discreet. Very soft earth for cat holes. An ideal, but not particularly exciting place to weather a pandemic due to proximity to resources and highway. Decent alternative to Quartzsite.

Primitive campsite with small stone fire ring located in narrow canyon. Compact four wheel drive required. No cell service. Enough room for two small vehicles. Forest road legally shares creek bed. Do not recommend driving farther than camp to preserve creek. Lovely grove of trees on one side, saguaro on the other. Possibly some ATV or hiker traffic.

Forest road spur next to Verde River. This is a rocky primitive campsite with small stone fire ring. Exposed to elements with power lines overhead. Uneven surface with room for one or two vehicles. No cell service. The campsite itself is not ideal, but it is very close to Verde Hot Springs and the river which makes it nice. Four-wheel drive required. Long difficult road in. Possible hot spring traffic.

Primitive campsite on saddle of Squaw Peak overlooking Camp Verde, Arizona. Small stone fire ring. Exceptional cell service. Enough room for a few vehicles. Four wheel drive recommended. Great views to the north and south. Possibly windy and fairly exposed with rocky terrain. Cow patties and gnats were very bad during my stay. Visible from forest road, but saw no traffic. Some small trees for shelter.

Popular dispersed camping area with multiple fire rings, corral, and strong cell service on the plateau east of Pine, Arizona. A lot of space here for multiple vehicles and relatively convenient to town. As such, there will likely be other campers here or nearby, especially in peak season. It is still a nice spot if you do not mind a little traffic and socialization. Right on the edge of a plateau. Great view to the east!

A grassy clearing underneath a tree on a plateau above West Clear Creek Wilderness. Primitive. Very remote. No cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles. No fire ring. Improvised campsite. Hiking access to canyon and Hanging Garden. Four-wheel drive required and decent ground clearance recommended. Hiker destination, so some light vehicular traffic particularly on weekends. Privacy not guaranteed, but its still way out there. Canyon hike recommended.

Not a campsite but a high elevation flat spot along a ridge overlooking Jerome, Arizona. Good cell service. Very exposed without much vegetation and subject to wind. Room for one or two vehicles. Amazing view to the east, mountains to the west. Four-wheel drive strongly recommended. Track overgrown. Not a destination but a decent place to spend the night if the weather is decent.

A very nice, unspoiled, primitive campsite not far from pavement, a short drive from Pine, Arizona. Good cell service and enough room for two or three vehicles. Surrounded by conifers and the ground is soft and a bed of pine needles. This is a high elevation and nice and cool in summer months. Will likely encounter other traffic on forest road, so privacy is not absolute, but the site does not seem overly used. Four-wheel drive recommended.

A convenient primitive campsite that is little more than a spur off of a forest road. Very close to pavement with good cell service. Exposed on top of a desert knoll. Good proximity to Prescott, Arizona. Site is spoiled with junk and trash likely because it is convenient for boondockers. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Not recommended but a decent place for shut eye if passing through.

In a designated dispersed camping area on BLM land north of Phoenix. A short drive from the highway. Cacti and desert vegetation all around with decent views and some hiking opportunities. Primitive stone fire ring and enough room for 2 or 3 vehicles. Great cell service and convenient to Phoenix at lower elevation so it is warm year round. A lot of ATVs, other boondockers, and target shooters. Noisy with moderate privacy. High-clearance four-wheel drive required but just for a very short distance. Favorite spot. Recommended.

Designated primitive campground with fire rings picnic tables and vault toilets. Free during my visit. A narrow forest road track winds up and around some campsites just off of pavement. In a heavily vegetated grove so decent protection from elements. Some cell service. Several sites none of which are flat. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. The whole campground felt sort of neglected and unkempt but I was the only visitor in December and the vault toilet was nice. Handy if traveling between Globe and Show Low.

Not a proper campsite. This is the parking lot for Summit 4x4 Adventure Center. It is at the side of a very lightly traveled residential street. I spent the night here during a snow storm and slept great was not bothered. If you need to do the same, I'm sure Jesse will let you, or better yet, allow you to park in the fenced in area overnight. Great cell service. No restrooms after hours, but gas station just up the street.

Great view! Flat spot at end of spur overlooking Wickenburg, Arizona, and valley to the west. Enough room for one or two vehicles. A lot of cow patties during my visit but they were not in the way. Great cell service and excellent privacy. Very exposed dispersed campsite might not be ideal in inclement weather. Primitive and devoid of fire ring. Road in is very narrow and sketchy shelf barely wider than UTV at points. Drivers take great care.

A lovely primitive campsite in the desert near Wickenburg, Arizona. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Poor cell service. Surrounded by saguaro cacti. There is an ancient stone fire ring here that has not been used in a long time. Good privacy along an old stage coach road. Scenic desert setting and four wheel drive with decent clearance recommended. Low elevation good for winter camping.

In the Colorado River basin, on a peninsula in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, on the shore of Arizona Bay. This is a remote primitive campsite with a small stone fire ring right on the water of the bay. It is quite a drive off pavement and four wheel drive required. Poor cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles but not very flat. Good privacy. There is an electric pump station floating in the bay that hums through the night. Recommended.

Very remote cove on the Colorado River that is accessible by four-wheel drive at the end of a very long wash, in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Primitive stone fire ring here with no other amenities. Enough room for 3 or 4 vehicles with no cell service. Four wheel drive required to access, and great privacy. Decent protection from the elements except that camp is at the base of the wash. Lovely view of massive boulders on the river. Recommended.

Within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, this is a lovely and well traveled dispersed camping area right on the Colorado River with a primitive stone fire ring. No other amenities. Four wheel drive recommended. Some cell service. Enough room for three or four vehicles. River access and great views all around. While this site is fairly remote the road to here is well trodden. You will likely encounter other vehicles, ATVs, or campers during your stay. Recommended.

Not a proper campsite. Very remote. Primitive pasture with no amenities. Cow patties and possible cattle. Spent the night here because could not find nearby dispersed site. Plenty of room, and exposed grassland with rolling hills. You will get a peaceful night of sleep but this spot is unremarkable and not recommended. Two dozen miles from town. No cell service.

Not a proper campsite. This is a flat spot at the top of hill with 360 views of high desert and mountains all around. Enough room for single vehicle. Primitive with no amenities. Great cell service. Moderate privacy, will likely see traffic down below. Four-wheel drive required ensuring privacy. A relatively short drive back to town. Low elevation so decent in winter. Unique place to spend the night, but very exposed in inclement conditions.

Nice! A designated dispersed camping area in Grand Canyon-Parashant about 60 miles off-grid. Dirt road, major artery. Four wheel drive not required but beware of wet conditions! Brand new vault toilet can still smell the paint. Numerous stone fire rings in lovely area among junipers. Moderately high elevation not ideal in winter. A bit of a hidden gem. Deep in backcountry, no cell service, enough room for several vehicles. Possibly popular in warmer months. Looking forward to return. Recommended.

A great boondocking spot with a small stone fire ring just outside of St George, Utah. This area has a lot of boondockers, but this spot is off a more obscure track. It is relatively private among small brush and is unspoiled and is among one of the better spots for one or two vehicles. Great cell service for productivity near town. Someone exposed and residential area visible on the horizon. Four wheel drive recommended. Van accessible. Good spot!

A primitive site with a stone fire ring in a popular boondocking area near St George, Utah, just across the border in Arizona. Site is small and unspoiled. It is a lesser known spot in a high traffic area. Great cell service convenient to town. Enough room for one or two vehicles. A bit exposed high desert scrub. Four wheel drive recommended. Moderate privacy. Other boondockers likely nearby.

Nice! A primitive dispersed campsite off the beaten path near Sedona. This track demands high clearance four wheel drive and branches might scratch your paint. Atop a red rock slab on the saddle of a mountain. Wonderful views a good privacy. Some ATV activity. Poor cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Forest road is two track spur. This is a secluded gem in an otherwise high traffic area. Some rusty nails and glass at campsite. Primitive stone fire ring with makeshift benches.

Lovely dispersed camping and boondocking area north of Flagstaff arizona. No amenities with primitive stone fire ring. Forested at high elevation off of a dirt forest road. Many sites but due to popularity some of them are spoiled. This one was good. Great cell service. High elevation and decent shelter from surrounding trees. Enough room for multiple vehicles.

High clearance four wheel drive access only. This dispersed campsite with a primitive stone fire ring is off of a popular 4x4 route in Sedona, Greasy Spoon. Moderately challenging access ensures good availability and privacy. Good cell service. Lovely view of red rock mountains to the east. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Primitive stone fire ring. Some coverage from vegetation.

A first-come first-serve fee campground at Lees Ferry in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in northern Arizona. A simple NPS campground with fire rings, picnic tables, shelters, and full bathroom with running water. A short walk to Colorado River. In a very picturesque red rock canyon. Suitable for one or two vehicles per site. Some cell service. Mediocre camping experience, exposed with low privacy, but very convenient and comfortable if passing through the area.

Wow! Very lovely, remote, hidden gem free campground in Sonoran Desert BLM at trailhead for Table Top Wilderness. Lovely saguaros, vegetation, and geographical features. Picnic tables, vault toilet, and metal fire rings. Three sites are sufficient for vehicle camping. Follow track beyond campground and there are a couple of viable dispersed sites. Poor cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. Recommended.

Secret basecamp north of Tucson on State Trust Land. Permit required. Remnants of an old fire ring, but otherwise just a hidden flat spot of the side of a primitive track. Very private with mediocre cell service. Four miles off pavement. Saguaros with great view of Picacho Peak. Some vegetation provides cover. Lovely in calm weather but unpleasant in wind. Hot in summer! Some ATV traffic nearby. Enough space for a few vehicles.

Primitive flat spot with small crude stone fire ring in Sonoran Desert BLM. Wide dusty dirt road and then a short distance down a two track. Very remote and peaceful with desert vegetations, scrub, and saguaros nearby. Flat here except for washes and flanked by short mountains on both sides. Great cell service and enough room for several vehicles.

National Forest campground outside of Prescott, Arizona. Fee area. Paved with vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables. Well-developed forested area just a short drive from town. Some cell service with enough room for two vehicles per site. Clean with nice walking trails. We spent the weekend here with Jeep and Revel. Inexpensive but I'm sure it fills up on weekends. Recommended.

Idyllic primitive campsite off of a low traffic four-wheel drive track that runs parallel to Arizona hiking trail. Unspoiled with lovely stone fire ring and small stream good for filling and filtering water. Surrounded by trees and vegetation for good protection. No cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Decent privacy but some hiker traffic. Good scenery. Recommended.

Extremely high-traffic and popular primitive campsite with stone fire ring overlooking Tuscon to the west. Lovely view high on mountain. This site is just outside of city limits so traffic is very very high during the day. Privacy poor. Cell service good. Surrounded by high desert vegetation with not my protection from the elements. Quiet at night. This spot is only recommended for cellular connectivity and proximity to town.

An exposed flat spot on a hill with some junipers as shelter. Lovely views of desert mountains all around. Good cell service. Grassy with cattle nearby. Just off of a long primitive track with a small stone fire ring seldom used. Good privacy. You will likely be all alone here. Four wheel drive required. Decent amount of tracks to explore.

Great primitive spot with stone fire ring in Coronado National Forest just outside of Chiricahua National Monument. Lovely forested area to explore with some hiking. This spot is suitable for two or three vehicles, no cell service. Decent privacy but a popular area for boondocking so other campers are likely in nearby sites. In a wooded valley with decent scenery. Grassy.

Excellent! Great primitive spot on BLM land just minutes outside of Bisbee, Arizona. High elevation mountain with lovely views, small stone fire rings and junipers offer some protection and privacy. Secluded spur off of a dirt road. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Moderate privacy as there are other boondockers in the area. Superb cell service.

A designated dispersed camping area just outside the city limits of Flagstaff, Arizona. Primitive size with stone fire ring. Just off of a busy forest road. Good cell service here, and a lot of other boondockers in the area. This is a popular spot for mobile living near town. Dusty clearing with enough room for two or three vehicles. The surrounding junipers provide some privacy and shelter. Recommended if you need to be near town.

Wow! Very remote primitive campsite on BLM land overlooking the Grand Canyon to the east. Very far off grid so carry extra gas food water. Four wheel drive required. Primitive site with stone fire ring, not very flat, with enough room for one or two vehicles. Follow the fence line to access. No cell service. Incredible views flanked by juniper trees and desert scrub offering excellent privacy. Excellent best kept secret!

A great basecamp in a discreet clearing surrounded by ponderosa pines in Kaibab National Forest, just off of the paved highway, but hidden with good privacy. Great cell service. Clean site with enough space for two or three vehicles. Primitive stone fire ring. Very dry area. Good access point to the North Rim. Vault toilet a short walk across the highway. Nice!

Along a primitive spur southeast of Tucson, just a stones throw from the paved road. This is a small spur along gentle lightly traveled track. Four wheel drive recommended. There is nothing down this road so very few people drive by. It seems to be mostly overlooked by other campers and I would expect it to be available most of the time. A relatively short drive to Vail, Arizona, a Tucson suburb. Good cell service. Enough room for single vehicle. Desert scrub. Recommended spot for spending a night near town.

North of Tucson, this is a flat spot in State Trust Land, overlooking a valley to the west. Accessed via a smooth dirt road, this is a popular spot for mountain biking and horseback. It is used by other overlanders and mobile-dwellers but it is relatively unspoiled. Excellent hiking and mountainous scenery to the east. No fire ring. Primitive with no amenities. Residential area within eyeshot. Decent place to spend the night near Tucson but poor privacy. 45 minutes to downtown.

Spacious dispersed campsite with a small stone fire ring on Arizona state trust land. Inexpensive permit required that can be ordered online. Some low vegetation and desert scrub nearby, but otherwise very open and exposed grassland with view of the mountains to the north and southwest. Very light traffic on dirt road offering decent privacy. Good cell service. Enough room for several vehicles. Clean and unspoiled. About a 30 minute drive on I-10 to downtown Tucson. Accessible in any vehicle.

A primitive road spur on State Trust Land near Vail, Arizona. This is a utilitarian site with only enough room to fit one vehicle between some close desert vegetation. Not much room for activities. Completely primitive with no fire ring. Inexpensive permit required for land use which is available online. Close to town with decent cell service. Some vehicular and mountain bike traffic throughout the day so privacy is moderate. Good cell service. A nice place to sleep if passing through, but not to spend the day. View of valley to the west and Tucson lights in the distance.

In the shadow of the Tortolita Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. This is State Trust land so an inexpensive permit is required. Available online. Located five miles down a long dirt road past solar farm construction. Dirt road is passable in stock AWD and 4x4 vehicles. Sprawling undeveloped desert landscape with decent cell service, small primitive fire ring, enough room for two or three vehicles. Other camping opportunities, 4x4, and mountain biking trails in the area. Low desert vegetation. Some recreational traffic during the day. View of mountains to the east.

A few miles down a primitive track, on BLM land, about an hour northwest of Tucson, Arizona. Suitable for any four-wheel drive vehicle. There is a primitive fire ring here, located at the foot of a pair of jagged mountains protruding from the desert. Ground is not flat. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Surrounded by towering saguaros! Good hiking nearby and moderate traffic, offering moderate privacy. No shade, so expect extreme heat in the warmer months! AT&T cell service is decent despite being so remote.

Massive KOA RV campground in Tucson proper. This is a luxurious fee campground with hookups, tables, and all the amenities. It is essentially a resort with pickle ball courts, nature trails, and a full BBQ restaurant. We stayed here out of necessity for work one week. It was clean, staff was friendly, and there is enough room for two vehicles per site. Great cell service. It is a crowded vacation experience with low privacy. Although if you need to get showers, do laundry, and recharge your batteries, it is a good place to stop. I have never seen such a big KOA.

A nice fee campground in Tucson Mountain Park to the west of the city. Lovely desert setting with saguaros and desert flora. Affordable with first come first serve area. Room for one or two vehicles per site with some tent sites. Picnic tables. No fires. Bathrooms with running water, potable water, and dump stations. This is a busy campground but the people here are very quiet and kind. Great cell service. Paved loops and well-maintained gravel sites. Recommended fee campground close to city.

Accessible by any vehicle, this pristine campsite is located on BLM land, about an hour northwest of downtown Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by towering saguaros, this appears to be a fairly popular, but well-kept site. Mountain views to the north. Extremely quiet at night under a brilliant star-scape. There is a primitive stone fire ring here. No shade, so it’s likely very hot in the summer. Just off of a lightly-traveled dirt road. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Strong cell service via AT&T. Privacy moderate.

This is an excellent little primitive spur just off of a moderately traveled dirt road in the mountains above Bisbee, Arizona. It is very quiet at night with some traffic during the day. Other campers likely nearby year-round, as there are several neighboring spots. This particular location is nestled among the high-desert vegetation and is suitable for one or two vehicles. Accessible by any vehicle. No fire ring. Excellent cell service and only 10 minutes to drive into lovely Bisbee. Great connected spot for digital nomads. Sweeping views of mountains. Other neighboring sites might be more desirable, so be sure to look around once you get here!

This is a remote, dispersed campsite in Coronado National Forest near Tucson, Arizona. It is a spacious clearing, large enough to accommodate a few vehicles and tents. It is located on a spur off of a long, primitive forest road that requires four-wheel drive. Cell service is moderate here, and privacy is good with the very occasional hiker or ATV. There is room for a small tent beneath the junipers. Some cattle wandering around the area. Surrounded by high-desert vegetation and mountainous valleys in every direction.

This is a clear spot atop a desert mountain saddle on Arizona State Trust Land with great views to the east and west. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Good cell service. An inexpensive annual permit is required to use State Trust Land for recreation. This is a primitive spot with no fire ring, just great views! Requires high-clearance four wheel drive to access.

On Arizona State Trust Land, overlooking Oro Valley, an inexpensive permit is required to camp here, available online. This is a small dirt clearing overlooking the valley to the west. It is accessible by any vehicle, and it is completely primitive. No fires, no amenities, and it's not a good place for camping due to traffic and nearby residences. Very poor privacy. It is suitable for overnighting in a single self-contained vehicle. Excellent cell service and a short drive down the mountain for grocery. Towering mountains to the east. A lot of mountain biking, hiking, and horseback activity nearby. There are other nearby sites that are more private, but are popular with boondockers. Very exposed. Low desert vegetation.

Along a winding primitive track on BLM land, just wide enough for our van, we found this lovely dispersed campsite with a view of Ragged Top, and surrounded by verdant desert flora and towering saguaros. It is very quiet, with the occasional hiker or ATV. There is enough room for two or three vehicles, and there is weak cell service. Wonderful weather, especially in winter!

A discreet campsite in Coronado National Forest, a short distance from Patagonia, Arizona. It’s located a quarter mile down a gentle primitive track that requires a four-wheel drive vehicle. There is an interesting rock shelter just down the hill, and this inviting grassy spot is located at the edge of the tree line at the end of a loop. There is room for a few vehicles, but the terrain is not very level. Lovely pasture and rolling mountains to the west, otherwise nicely sheltered from the elements. Some briars and cow patties. Neglected stone fire ring. Good cell service, and fairly convenient to town.

Wow! This is a superb backcountry site in Coronado National Forest, west of Sierra Vista, Arizona. A four-wheel drive vehicle is required to get here. It is located miles down a primitive track, deep within a wooded canyon. The canyon offers excellent shelter from the elements and wind protect. The site features a stone fire ring, a small stream, and towering conifers on a bed of pine needles. Very peaceful, with poor cell service, and enough room for one or two vehicles. Great place to settle in for a few nights and relax.

In the mountains, just a short drive from Bisbee, Arizona. This primitive dispersed site is located on BLM land, along a dusty dirt road, tucked in among the junipers. It’s accessible by any vehicle, and at a high elevation with excellent cell service. This area is popular for boondocking, so there will likely be other campers, and there are definitely more desirable neighboring sites. Enough room for one or two vehicles at this particular site. Sweeping views to the east, lovely high-desert landscape. We love staying here when visiting Bisbee!

There is a verdant section of the Sonoran Desert, west and southwest of Ajo, Arizona. BLM land with a maze of primitive roads, offering phenomenal desert camping experiences. A lot of lush, desert vegetation, including saguaros and organ pipe cacti. This particular site requires a compact four-wheel drive to access, but is only a quarter of a mile from a main, dirt-road artery, about 15 minutes from town. Jagged desert mountains and spectacular flora and fauna all around. This particular spot is small and primitive, with a stone fire ring, and it is well-hidden from traffic. Good privacy. Enough room for one or two SUVs. Poor cell service.

Upon arrival, it looks like a crowded section of desert where random RVers and mobile-dwellers are all settled in for a spell. While there are clusters of campers, there are plenty of lovely, flat spaces with fire rings, tucked among the saguaros. A short drive from Organ Pike National Monument, and picturesque Ajo, Arizona. A nice gas station is also right here where you can get supplies, refuel, and enjoy a proper restroom if need be. Sites are primitive and accessible by stock AWD or 4WD vehicles. The best cell service in the area if you’re looking for a suitable boondocking spot to do work.

We occupied site H6 in the Gilbert Ray Campground “first-come first-serve” H loop. Spacious enough for two vehicles. Great cell service. Electrical 30A hook-up. A short walk to the bathroom and up against a wall for just a tad more privacy than other sites in the loop. Site is gravel, while the loop is paved. Lovely desert flora, but be careful of the cacti with pets. Just a 20-30 minute drive into downtown Tucson. For what it’s worth, all of the sites at Gilbert Ray Campground seem really nice.

It doesn’t seem like a lot of people drive down this primitive BLM road, ever. This site is toward the end of a long spur, requires a compact four-wheel drive vehicle with high-clearance. It is very close to the border of the reservation to the west, which is where the road ends. Site has an old, neglected stone fire ring and has enough room for one or two small vehicles. Nestled in a desert valley surrounded by lovely flora. Good shelter from the wind and elements. Jagged landscape all around and privacy is exceptional, very quiet at night. Cell service is very poor, and abandoned mines located nearby.

A very remote, but also a seemingly well-used primitive campsite on BLM land. Accessible by any four-wheel drive vehicle. Larger vehicles may be subject to scratches. Established stone fire ring with enough room for three or four vehicles. Sweeping views of desert and saguaro cacti, and located next to a mount of rocks loaded with amazing petroglyphs. Privacy is pretty good, and there are a couple other viable campsites en route. Good cell service. Some cattle nearby, and adjacent to a sandy wash. Recommended.

On State Trust Land near Catalina, Arizona, this is at the end of a primitive road spur with a small loop on the top of a hill. There are remnants of a fire ring at one point, but there isn't much left of it. A solar farm is under construction nearby, and should be finished soon. This site offers decent privacy despite being up on a hill and exposed in a grassy desert setting. Some brush and a sandy wash. Four wheel drive required and there is room for only one vehicle. Our Winnebago Revel was able to make it. We like this spot because it feels safe and private, yet it is close to town. Good cell service. It is great for a digital nomad, but doesn't have much to offer for recreation.

This is a popular boondocking spot on State Trust Land near Catalina, Arizona. It is a couple of miles down a dirt road and is accessible by any vehicle. There is a solar farm under construction in close proximity, which should be completed soon. There is an established stone fire ring here, and enough room for a few vehicles. Cell service is pretty good. It is quiet at night, but a decent amount of traffic on the dirt road during the day. This is a useful site for a good night of sleep, but doesn't have a lot of recreational merits. Grassy desert setting with a lot of desert scrub. View of mountains to the east. We like it because it is very convenient to town and a good safe spot to spend the night.

This ridge is a phenomenal spot for both adventure and productive camping. Located on BLM land, the high elevation offers great cellular connectivity. The backcountry consists of wonderful features and a lot of great four-wheel drive tracks to explore. It is only a ten minute drive from downtown Wickenburg, so you can enjoy town or go out to eat at night. It is mountainous desert with a primitive stone fire ring. Great views to the south. Although the site is located on a rugged track it is just off of a dirt road so it is accessible by any vehicle. The only issues are that there is a decent amount of recreational traffic so privacy is poor, and sometimes the wind can kick up a good amount of dust. Otherwise, it is a highly recommended site just a short drive from town.

Wonderful dispersed campsite just off of a primitive track on BLM land near Wickenburg, Arizona. Any four-wheel drive vehicle can manage this road. We got here in our Winnebago Revel with no issues. It's a rocky, mountainous section of desert with a lot of lovely vegetation, including saguaro cacti. It is nestled in a valley, overlooking an active mine to the south. This is tucked away from the the main dirt road, so privacy is very good with minimal traffic. It's not the flattest so might need to level your vehicle. Room for one or two vehicles with a primitive stone fire ring and no cell service. Castle Hot Springs Road is a very scenic dirt road with a lot of features to explore along the way. Town is about a thirty minute drive away. Recommended for privacy and adventure.

This is probably the closest, free, dispersed campsite to downtown Prescott, Arizona, located just inside the boundary of Prescott National Forest. The pros are the lovely wooded setting, it’s clean and seemingly safe, accessible by any vehicle, satisfactory cell service, and convenience. The cons are that it’s along a very dusty, high-traffic forest road. Privacy is poor, during the weekends, partiers speed by to head up into the mountains. It’s completely primitive, with a stone fire ring, and enough room for two or three vehicles. I recommend this site for the convenience factor, however there are other much nicer campsites deeper in the National Forest if you’re looking for a nice place to spend a few nights.

Just on the outskirts of a popular boondocking area in Coconino National Forest, along I-17, there is this lovely, dispersed campsite flanked by junipers. Suitable for a ground tent, and enough room for two or three vehicles, with a stone fire ring and poor cell service. Accessible by any vehicle with a little ground clearance. This site is notable because there is a footpath down into a colorful canyon, with a river, a small pool, and amazing petroglyphs. Recommended place to stay, but it is dusty in the wind, and muddy in the rain, so keep an eye on the weather!

A very spacious clearing in a popular, but not-too-crowded boondocking area in Coconino National Forest, only a ten minute drive into the village of Oak Creek, Arizona. Accessible by any vehicle with great views of the valley to the south and great T-Mobile cell service. A great place to set up basecamp in a van for a week if you’re a digital nomad, and only a short distance into Oak Creek or Sedona for dining or adventure. This spot is fairly exposed. There is a stone fire ring here, and you’ll likely have neighbors at other nearby sites, but they aren’t uncomfortably close.

At the end of a six mile, rigorous, primitive forest road in Kaibab National Forest, this campsite sits on a canyon rim, overlooking a sprawling red rock valley to the south. The road in is rocky and demands four-wheel drive with decent clearance, and careful line-picking. The area looks high-traffic and heavily camped except for this campsite at the very end, which is tucked away and features a neglected fire ring and an outstanding view. It’s very close to a recently burned section of forest. The ground is rough, so it’s not great for ground tents, but it’s reasonably flat with enough room for one or two vehicles. Privacy is good, and there is some shelter from vegetation. Cell service is decent. Great view!

A small campsite with a small stone fire ring on a bed of red dirt. This campsite is near the end of a long, fourteen mile primitive track that demands four-wheel drive with decent ground clearance. It is very quiet, peaceful, and secluded in Prescott National Forest, just a short distance from some rock formations, ancient cliff dwellings, and the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness. Some trailheads are nearby offering scenic hiking opportunities. Poor cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles, good privacy, and some shelter offered by the junipers. Lovely spot.