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Dispersed Camping on the Old Airstrip near Caliente
As we were boondocking our way along our Nevada road trip, we found a cool opportunity for dispersed camping on an old airstrip. After living on the road for over seven years, this was a first. Camping on the old airstrip near Caliente was the perfect spot for getting some work done while providing a home base for some nearby adventures!
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Oak Springs Trilobite Fossil Site | Find Your Own Fossils
Oak Springs Trilobite Fossil Site is a unique and engaging stop just off Highway 93 near Caliente, where you can hunt for trilobite fossils. This designated BLM area is a cool addition to any road trip through Nevada. Not only do you get to experience the excitement of the hunt, but you are allowed to keep the trilobite fossils that you find! But remember to only take as many as you intend to keep. Read on to find out more about trilobites as well as what to expect on your fossil hunt.
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Dispersed Camping at Gold Butte National Monument
Dispersed camping at Gold Butte National Monument is the perfect way to set yourself up for an awesome adventure! Visit 12,000 year old petroglyph sites, drive the Gold Butte Backcountry Byway, stop at the old mining ghost town, hike to interesting red sandstone formations and immerse yourself in this incredible rugged desert landscape. We can agree that at nearly 300,000 acres there's a lot to explore. But before we get ahead of ourselves, let's find out about the options for dispersed camping at Gold Butte National Monument
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Camping at McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area | Jouflas Campground
Just two miles into Colorado off I-70 there are several great options for free camping at McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area. And there's plenty to see and do in the area to make this a worthwhile stop. As far as camping goes, choose from a spot in one of the nice BLM campgrounds or choose one of the designated dispersed camp spots. And if you're set up for more adventure and rough roads, there are also camping options on the Colorado River.
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Free Camping Near Vicksburg, AZ | BLM Camping Quartzite
For some really peaceful, pretty and easy to access desert camping with great winter weather, we would definitely recommend camping near Vicksburg in Arizona. There is a large area of BLM land that is a bit off the I-10 corridor and less busy than other spots camping near Quartzite. Located about 30 miles from Quartzite, camping near Vicksburg is super accessible and surprisingly quiet. There are a number of level, well spaced out spots for rigs of any size. And there are some desert hills and mountains as well as some saguaros scattered about adding some excitement to the scenery.
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Dispersed Camping at Knob Hill
About halfway between Las Vegas and Searchlight is where you'll find Knob Hill. From the highway, you wouldn't expect such a fun oasis of boulders out among the beautiful vast desert scenery!
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Free Camping Near Montrose | Uncompahgre Plateau
If you're looking for free camping near Montrose, there are numerous dispersed sites along the main well travelled dirt road. And if you have off-road toys, the numerous roads and trails would make this area a lot of fun. This is also a great camping option if you're in the area visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It's only about a half hour drive to reach the national park.
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Free Camping Near Phoenix: Sonoran Desert National Monument
We were looking for free camping near Phoenix but aside from some casino parking lots, we weren't having much luck. But then, about an hour south of Phoenix, heading west on I-8 we found nice dispersed camping at the Sonoran Desert National Monument. This vast, sprawling stretch of BLM land was a welcoming landscape to spend some time in warm winter temperatures with plenty of room to roam.
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Camping in Ironwood Forest National Monument
Between Phoenix and Tucson is a great place to enjoy some super agreeable winter weather. And just off of the I-10 is a nice opportunity for some wide open desert camping in Ironwood Forest National Monument! This is a clean and quiet area in the vastness of the desert - with mountains in the distance and Saguaros towering throughout.
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Laguna Mountain Hiking | Laguna Falls
Laguna Falls is an off the beaten path hike in Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. The trail starts off as a single track through the Diablo Range and leads to an unexpected waterfall! There's even a rope to help you make the descent to the water below.
