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Grays Well Camping

Grays Well Camping offers dispersed dry camping on flat desert terrain near Winterhaven, serving as a staging area for OHV riders exploring the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. The site has no developed amenities.

Dune Buggy Contact Statio

Dune Buggy Contact Station sits in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area near Pismo Beach, offering dry camping on coastal sand with direct access for off-highway vehicles. Reviewers call it a fun, social spot for OHV groups and families, with plenty of room for large parties and easy riding in and out.

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

Midway Campground sits on Grey's Well Road in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, a desert outpost for OHV riders and dune enthusiasts. The campground has vault toilets and dumpsters. Sites are primitive, $35 per night, and suited for dry camping in the heart of one of California's largest dune fields.

Dune Buggy Flats

Dune Buggy Flats is a BLM dry camping area in the Ocotillo Wells Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, popular with off-roaders for its easy dune access and spacious sites that accommodate large groups. Reviewers consistently highlight the family-friendly atmosphere and sunsets. The campground has vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables, but no water hookups.

Buttercup Campground

Buttercup Campground offers a single large group site in the San Bernardino Mountains, about two miles from Big Bear Lake. The site accommodates up to 40 people and 8 vehicles, with picnic tables, a double-pedestal grill, and a group fire ring set beneath a canopy of pines at roughly 7,000 feet. Access is via a dirt Forest Service road off Summit Boulevard.

Ogilbly Camp Area

Ogilby Camp Area is a primitive BLM dispersed camping zone in Southern California's desert, a couple miles off I-8 near the Arizona border. Popular with families for duning and four-wheeling, it offers expansive flat space with pre-established sites and rock fire pits. Yuma sits roughly 20 miles away.

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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T.K. Jones Campground sits on the shore of Xanyô Xamshrế at 233 feet elevation, with 125 sites for both tent and RV camping. The campground offers full hookups, hot showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. Two boat ramps provide access to the lake.

The Washes

The Washes sits inland within San Simeon State Park, surrounded by trees with ocean and hill views. Reviews describe it as peaceful and lovely, though creek flooding can occasionally block beach access and affect some sites.

Glamis Flats

Glamis Flats sits in the Imperial Sand Dunes recreation area, a BLM-managed expanse of open desert where off-roaders launch UTVs and 4x4s directly from camp. The area is known for vault toilets and minimal facilities. It's a staging ground more than a traditional campground.

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Picacho State Recreation Area, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Picacho Main Campground offers 54 primitive sites along the Colorado River in the Colorado Desert. Sites range from $20-35 per night and include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to solar showers, vault toilets, and potable water. The campground sits at 217 feet elevation with direct river access for fishing, boating, and swimming. Expect no cell service.

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

Taylor Lake Boat-in Campground offers four remote sites accessible only by boat along the Colorado River in Picacho State Recreation Area. Each site accommodates up to eight people and three vehicles, with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Fees run $20–35 per night. One site meets ADA accessibility standards.

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Paddlewheel Boat-in Campground sits on the Colorado River in Picacho State Recreation Area, accessible only by boat. Two primitive sites, priced $25-$35 per night, offer large flat areas with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. No potable water or trash collection. You pack in everything and pack out everything.

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

Carrizo Boat-in Campground sits on the Colorado River's edge within Picacho State Recreation Area, accessible only by boat. Two primitive campsites offer picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Fees run $25-35 per night. There's no potable water, so bring your own.

4900 Picacho Rd., Winterhaven, CA 92283

Outpost Boat-in Campground sits along the Colorado River in Picacho State Recreation Area at 203 feet elevation, accessible only by boat. The campground has 10 primitive sites with no amenities and costs $50-$100 per night. Anglers come here for channel catfish, stripers, and bass fishing near the docks.

Picacho State Recreation Area, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Picacho Main Campground offers 54 primitive sites along the Colorado River in the Colorado Desert. Sites range from $20-35 per night and include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to solar showers, vault toilets, and potable water. The campground sits at 217 feet elevation with direct river access for fishing, boating, and swimming. Expect no cell service.

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

Carrizo Boat-in Campground sits on the Colorado River's edge within Picacho State Recreation Area, accessible only by boat. Two primitive campsites offer picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Fees run $25-35 per night. There's no potable water, so bring your own.

4900 Picacho Rd., Winterhaven, CA 92283

Outpost Boat-in Campground sits along the Colorado River in Picacho State Recreation Area at 203 feet elevation, accessible only by boat. The campground has 10 primitive sites with no amenities and costs $50-$100 per night. Anglers come here for channel catfish, stripers, and bass fishing near the docks.

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Paddlewheel Boat-in Campground sits on the Colorado River in Picacho State Recreation Area, accessible only by boat. Two primitive sites, priced $25-$35 per night, offer large flat areas with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. No potable water or trash collection. You pack in everything and pack out everything.

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

Taylor Lake Boat-in Campground offers four remote sites accessible only by boat along the Colorado River in Picacho State Recreation Area. Each site accommodates up to eight people and three vehicles, with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Fees run $20–35 per night. One site meets ADA accessibility standards.