All these vehicles were for sale, and this is on forest system lands.” (Quote from )īetween 20, forest officials removed 8,500 pounds of trash from the area. I mean, we had vehicles, I mean, it looked like a used car lot on one side of the road. Prescott National Forest Ranger Todd Willard said: Camping is typically allowed for up to 14 days on National Forest land, but it seems some people were making themselves at home and treating this area like a junk yard. The main reasons for closing the land was abuse and overuse by campers dumping trash, human waste, and overstaying their limits. In 2017, Cottonwood Police responded to 226 complaints about trash, drugs, and other issues which helped prompt the closure. This 15mile stretch of road is surrounded by an abundance of National Forest and BLM land that has attracted RVers and campers from all over.Īs of January 7 2021, Prescott National Forest Rangers extended the camping ban for another 2 years. In 2018, Prescott National Forest Officials enacted a 2-year camping ban along Highway 260 from Cottonwood to Camp Verde. Here’s why & where… Prescott National Forest Camping Ban Extended And as of January 7th, camping bans have been extended. But a large portion of these boondocking sites have been closed down to camping since 2018. Verde Valley is known for an abundance of beautiful BLM camping, too. The Verde Valley in central Arizona is one of the most popular places for RVers and campers.įrom quaint mountain towns to Native American Ruins and the scenic red rock vistas of Sedona, this might just be one of the best places in Arizona. Arizona in the winter can be great….Gov’t Extends Ban on Boondocking in Parts of Arizona That will get you started….Be safe and have fun out there.
BOONDOCKING IN ARIZONA PLUS
(BONUS) Power in numbers - Boondocking with friends makes for more fun, plus it provide a layer of safety as well, Because of many factors I don’t see many rangers, police or sheriffs in those areas….plus just having others around in case of you need a tool, help with a DIY project is nice too. He was ok but if it was worse it was at least an hour from the nearest hospital.ĥ. A friend recently was trying to move a rock, the rock broke into 3 pieces and one piece sliced his wrist. Know where the nearest hospital is (also goes for animal hospital if you have pets), and have a first aid kit. Be ready for an emergency - Maybe obvious, but things can happen out there.
BOONDOCKING IN ARIZONA GENERATOR
If you do not have solar, keep your distance from others if you need to run a generator a lot, this is a quick way to upset the folks around you, and probably #1 rule for boondocking.Ĥ. This might be a new thing if you stay at RV parks and are accustomed to being plugged in. Have a power source - Need to be sure you can turn on your lights, use your appliances. Have meals planned and bought and be sure to have enough drinking water!! Even though it's winter it still can get warm out there.ģ. Fill up your propane and have gas for the generator if you need it. But be sure your black and gray tanks are empty and your fresh water is full. Have what you need!! This is especially important when you are further away from a town. Again Campendium is a good resource, Google Earth too can provide some good intel.Ģ. Also do some research on the area you want to go…Most of the places I’ve seen most rigs and easily get to, but the last thing you need is to get stuck or can’t get out of an area. You can see the Walmart from the location! Not as much room as Plomosa Rd, but close to everything, safe and great cell coverage.
They provide a lot of information included cell signal strength! A couple spots I have stayed and enjoy are on Plomosa Rd., about 7 miles South of Quartzsite, easy access to Quartzsite, a lot of space and decent cell coverage…and Desert Hills State Land Trust Land, on the north end of Lake Havasu. A great resource to find these locations is Campendium, a website and app. The options you have is BLM land and there is some State Land Trust too (this requires a permit which is $15-$20 per year that can be done online). Choose a location that fits your needs - Like I said above there are options to be near town or further out. Here are a few tips to make your experience the best it can be.ġ. Both have there advantages depending on your needs.īoondocking or dry camping can be a scary experience if you are new to it, but having the knowledge can make all the difference in the world. This area is great because you can choose to be near a town or get further away and really experience off grid camping. So far I have spend most of my time travel North and South on Highway 95.
The Quartzsite area is a popular destination for RVers in the winter because of its many boondocking locations and for the big RV show thats at the end of January…there is also a rock and mineral show that attracts many people as well.
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