Outpost Boat-In Campground

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Bureau of Land Management, El Centro Field Office, Winterhaven, CA, USA

Nestled along Grey's Well Road in the heart of the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, Midway Campground serves as your gateway to one of California's most dramatic desert landscapes. This rustic desert outpost provides essential amenities including vaulted toilets and dumpsters, making it an ideal basecamp for adventurers eager to explore the surrounding sea of golden sand. From here, endless dunes stretch toward the horizon, inviting exploration by foot, ATV, or simply from the comfort of your campsite as the sun paints the rippling sands in ever-changing hues.

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Buttercup Campground

Escape to your own private mountain retreat at Buttercup Campground, where towering pines create a shaded sanctuary at 7,000 feet elevation, just two miles from the sparkling shores of Big Bear Lake. This secluded group site offers the perfect blend of forest tranquility and easy access to all the lake activities and hiking trails that make the San Bernardino Mountains so beloved.

Ogilbly Camp Area

Yuma Field Office, 7341 E. 30th St., Suite A, Yuma, AZ, 85365, USA

Discover your desert oasis at T.K. Jones Campground at Xanyō Xamshrē, where the Colorado River's backwaters create a unique blend of aquatic and desert adventures. This versatile campground welcomes both tent enthusiasts and RV travelers with dispersed camping options, complemented by convenient paved boat launches for water exploration. Your comfort is assured with modern amenities including restrooms, hot showers, fresh drinking water, and designated trash disposal areas. Whether you're launching your boat for a day on the water or setting up camp under the desert sky, you'll find everything you need for a memorable stay. Please note that OHVs are not permitted, ensuring a peaceful environment for all visitors.

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Nestled along the pristine shores of Xanyô Xamshrế, T.K. Jones Campground welcomes adventurers with 125 spacious RV sites and plenty of dispersed tent camping spots perfect for those seeking a more rustic experience. Modern conveniences meet natural beauty here, where hot showers, flush restrooms, and full utility services provide comfort after days spent exploring the water and trails.

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Bureau of Land Management

Picacho State Recreation Area, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Escape to Picacho Main Campground, where 54 primitive campsites await adventurers seeking an authentic desert experience. Each site comes equipped with the essentials—sturdy tables for evening meals under the stars, fire rings for crackling campfires, and access to drinking water and facilities including chemical toilets and refreshing solar showers. Just steps from the life-giving Colorado River, this desert sanctuary invites you to cast a line at sunrise, explore rugged hiking trails, or launch your boat into the flowing waters that have shaped this landscape for millennia.

Taylor Lake Boat-in Campground, Picacho State Recreation Area, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Escape to Taylor Lake Boat-in Campground, where four secluded family campsites await adventurous souls seeking solitude along the Colorado River. Whether you arrive by small watercraft gliding across the glassy surface or navigate the rugged access roads, you'll discover a pristine wilderness retreat complete with essential amenities. Each site comes equipped with sturdy picnic tables and fire rings for evening gatherings under starlit skies, while well-maintained chemical toilets and an thoughtfully designed ADA-accessible site ensure comfort for all visitors. This hidden gem delivers an authentic backcountry experience where the desert meets the river, far from the crowds and close to nature's raw beauty.

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Escape to the serene isolation of Paddlewheel Boat-in Campground, where the only way in is across the shimmering waters of the Colorado River. This hidden gem rewards adventurous paddlers and boaters with pristine primitive camping far from the crowds. Your waterfront site comes equipped with the essentials—a sturdy picnic table, fire ring for evening gatherings, and chemical toilets—while the absence of potable water ensures you'll experience true backcountry camping. Here, under vast desert skies, you'll find the perfect blend of river tranquility and desert solitude that makes every paddle stroke worth the journey.

Carrizo Boat-in Campground, Picacho State Recreation Area, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Hidden along the Colorado River's edge, Carrizo Boat-in Campground offers adventurous souls a true escape from civilization. This remote outpost within Picacho State Recreation Area can only be reached by boat, rewarding those who make the journey with two pristine riverside campsites. Each site comes furnished with the essentials—a sturdy picnic table, fire ring for evening gatherings, and chemical vault toilets—though visitors should note that bringing their own water is essential for this primitive camping experience.

Interpark Road at Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Escape to S Beach Boat-in and Drive-in Campground, where the untamed beauty of the Colorado River meets the solitude of the desert. This hidden gem welcomes adventurers by both land and water, offering primitive campsites thoughtfully furnished with picnic tables and fire rings for those perfect desert evenings under the stars. While you won't find hookups here, the campground provides chemical toilets and strategically placed potable water stations, ensuring comfort without compromising the authentic wilderness experience.

Interpark Road at Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Escape to S Beach Boat-in and Drive-in Campground, where the untamed beauty of the Colorado River meets the solitude of the desert. This hidden gem welcomes adventurers by both land and water, offering primitive campsites thoughtfully furnished with picnic tables and fire rings for those perfect desert evenings under the stars. While you won't find hookups here, the campground provides chemical toilets and strategically placed potable water stations, ensuring comfort without compromising the authentic wilderness experience.

Picacho State Recreation Area, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Escape to Picacho Main Campground, where 54 primitive campsites await adventurers seeking an authentic desert experience. Each site comes equipped with the essentials—sturdy tables for evening meals under the stars, fire rings for crackling campfires, and access to drinking water and facilities including chemical toilets and refreshing solar showers. Just steps from the life-giving Colorado River, this desert sanctuary invites you to cast a line at sunrise, explore rugged hiking trails, or launch your boat into the flowing waters that have shaped this landscape for millennia.