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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.
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Laguna Mountain Camping | Free BLM Campgrounds
We were stoked to find free camping near Pinnacles National Park! About forty minutes from Pinnacles, between Highway 25 and Coalinga is Laguna Mountain Recreation Area. And here you'll find two developed BLM campgrounds that are unbelievably nice!
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Camping at Volcanic Tablelands Near Bishop CA
As you're travelling along the 395 you'll come to the town of Bishop California. This is a great home base for the never ending recreation opportunities in the surrounding area. And luckily, there are several options for camping in Bishop. Camping at Volcanic Tablelands is a great option if you're looking for the perfect mix of peace and quiet, beautiful scenery and adventure!
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Boondocking near Hawthorne, Nevada
Just north of the small, friendly desert town of Hawthorne is Walker Lake. Walker Lake is a large lake surrounded by high desert, wild horses, and rugged peak and canyons. We stayed here in April and the weather was pleasant though often windy. We did have a couple cloudy windy days. The mountains across the lake captured the storm and the clouds sat upon the ridge.