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Plomosa Road BLM Camping Area
Free BLM boondocking on open desert east of US-95, a few miles north of Quartzsite, with mountain views, strong cell signal and a 14-day stay limit. Bring everything you need.
Quartzsite, Arizona · BLM land off US-95, about 6 miles north of town
Season
Year-round
14 days in any 28
Elevation
About 820 ft
Mild winters, very hot summers
Hookups
None
No water, dump or trash
Big rigs
Rigs to about 41 ft
Scout dirt spurs first
Updated October 5, 2026 · Details checked against BLM’s website
Free camping, wide-open views
The Plomosa Road experience
Open desert east of US-95 with the Plomosa Mountains on the horizon. There are no services at all, so come ready to be fully self-contained.
Free camping14 days in any 28
Room for big rigsRVers report up to 41 ft
Mountain viewsPlomosa Mountains to the east
Camp hostCheck in during the busy season
Cell signal4G/5G reported on all three carriers
Life at camp
What guests say
The camper report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: Campendium reviewers give it a perfect 5.0 across 51 reviews, with access at 4.9 out of 5, and Google reviewers average 4.6 from 276 reviews.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report41 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Camping feeFree 14-day limit
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm the stay limit and road conditions with BLM before you go.
BLM land, north of Quartzsite
Getting there
The camping area spreads east from US-95 along Plomosa Road, about 6 miles north of town, so groceries, dump stations and the shows are about 8 minutes away.
Route from town: north on Central Blvd (US-95) to Plomosa Rd
EXIT 17 OR 19 · THEN US-95 NORTH
Set your GPS
Plomosa Rd at US-95, Quartzsite, AZ 85346
To QuartzsiteAbout 8 min
To Blythe, CAAbout 35 min
From PhoenixAbout 2 hr
From Los AngelesAbout 4 hr
Head north from Quartzsite on US-95 and turn east on Plomosa Road. Camps spread out 1 to 3 miles along the road. Scout dirt spurs on foot before you drive a big rig in.
About 820 ft elevation. Quartzsite’s January highs average 67°; July highs average 109°.
Approximate driving times from the park. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around Plomosa Road
Town is 8 minutes south. The winter shows, Hi Jolly’s tomb and the Peace Trail are all close, and the Blythe Intaglios make an easy half-day trip.
Photo thanks to Gordon Leggett (CC BY 4.0)
Quartzsite’s winter shows
January and February bring a two-month run of gem, mineral and swap-meet shows, and the big RV show returns Jan 15–23, 2027 at 700 S Central Blvd.
Photo thanks to Jeremy Butler (CC BY 4.0)
Hi Jolly Monument
The stone pyramid ADOT built in 1934 over the grave of Hi Jolly, a camel driver in the U.S. Army’s camel experiment who died in Quartzsite in 1902.
Photo thanks to Spencer-Nägy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Arizona Peace Trail
An off-highway vehicle route of about 210 miles from Bullhead City to Yuma, with loop systems around Quartzsite and Bouse built for winter visitors.
Photo thanks to Rsfinlayson (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Blythe Intaglios
Giant human and animal figures scraped into the desert 450 to 2,000 years ago, including a 171-ft human figure, about 15 miles north of Blythe.
More in Quartzsite
Other parks worth a look
Not quite the right fit? These are the closest parks and campgrounds we’ve covered around Quartzsite.
Photo thanks to Quail Run RV Park
Quail Run RV Park
Tidy park on north Central Blvd with paved roads, level pull-throughs, a clubhouse kitchen and three winter site tiers.
Photo thanks to The Scenic Road RV Park
The Scenic Road RV Park
50-amp sites on concrete pads and pull-thrus up to 65 ft, a short walk from Main Street.
Photo thanks to Arizona Sun RV Park
Arizona Sun RV Park
Quiet east-side winter park with 32-by-60-ft drive-thrus and a 4,500-sq-ft clubhouse.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Plomosa Road fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: free, roomy desert camping with big views and good cell signal, close enough to town for supplies. There are no services at all, and you’ll move on after 14 days.
Camping feesBLM rules · checked Oct 5, 2026
CampingFree
Stay limit14 days in any 28
There are no fees and no reservations. In the busy season a camp host checks campers in; follow their directions. Dump, water and trash are in town.
Rules are set by the Bureau of Land Management and may change. For the latest, contact the BLM Yuma Field Office at (928) 317-3200.
Typical January afternoon
Quartzsite67°
Chicago32°
35° warmer than Chicago in January.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why snowbirds come.
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Where to camp
Open desert along Plomosa Road, free for 14 days.
Open
Rates & policies
Stay limit, services and camping rules.
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Before you book
Things to check before you set up camp.
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Plomosa Road is a free BLM camping area on open desert east of US-95, about 6 miles north of Quartzsite. Camps spread out for a few miles along the road, with the Plomosa Mountains to the east and plenty of room between neighbors. There are no hookups, toilets, water, dump or trash service, so you’ll run on your own tanks, batteries and solar and drive into town for services. Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
Best for
- Budget travelers: camping is free.
- Big rigs: RVers report rigs up to about 41 ft, and Campendium reviewers rate access 4.9 out of 5.
- Remote workers: 4G/5G is reported on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
- Short-stay boondockers: it’s 8 minutes from town for supplies, dumping and the shows.
Consider this
- There are no services at all: no water, toilets, dump or trash.
- You must move on after 14 days in any 28-day period.
- Some dirt spurs are rough; scout before you drive in.
- Don’t confuse it with the Plomosa Road dispersed camping near Bouse, farther east.
Why snowbirds come
Typical January afternoon
67°
Quartzsite
Quartzsite station
32°
Chicago
O’Hare Airport
35 degrees warmer than Chicago. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
There are no marked sites. Pick a spot on open desert along Plomosa Road, keep a respectful distance from neighbors, and check in with the camp host when one is on duty.
Near US-95 Free
The first stretch off the highway is easiest to reach but hears more road noise.
Farther east Free
Camps spread 1 to 3 miles east along Plomosa Road; scout side roads before you drive in.
FeeFreeNo reservations
Stay limit14 daysIn any 28-day period
HookupsNoneNo water, dump or trash
Check-inCamp hostIn the busy season
Managed byBLMYuma Field Office
Dump & waterIn townBoondocks RV Station, RV Pit Stop
TrashPack it outQuartzsite Transfer Station
Checked on October 5, 2026. Rules are set by BLM and may change; call the Yuma Field Office at (928) 317-3200 for the latest.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things to sort out before you go
Sort these out before you set up camp.
- Are your tanks empty and your water full? There are no services on site.
- How will you handle power? Bring solar, batteries or a generator.
- Where will you go after 14 days? Plan your next stop, such as La Posa south of town.
- Is a camp host on duty? Check in if one is.
- What are the roads like? Scout dirt spurs before you drive in, especially after rain.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to boondock on Plomosa Road?
Fill your water, empty your tanks and claim a patch of open desert north of town. Check current rules with BLM before you go.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The hero image is a still from RVerTV’s video. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Patrick Alexander (Plomosa Mountains and La Posa Plain; CC0); the images were resized. Video: RVerTV on YouTube. Other area photos: Gordon Leggett (Quartzsite sign; CC BY 4.0), Jeremy Butler (Hi Jolly Monument; CC BY 4.0), Spencer-Nägy (Arizona Peace Trail near Flag Mine Road; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Rsfinlayson (Blythe Intaglios; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Photos on the other-park cards come from those parks’ own websites unless the card says otherwise. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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