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.

Quick Info: Dispersed Camping Near Vicksburg

Cost: Free

Ownership: BLM; 14 day limit

Directions: From Quartzite, follow I-10 E for about 10 miles to exit 31 towards US-60 E. Follow US-60 E for about 15 miles. At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto Vicksburg Road and continue about 2 miles. Turn left onto AZ-72 and then immediately take a right onto Vicksburg Pit Road. After 0.3 mile turn right and start looking for a spot! Or click here to get directions.

Road Conditions: The dirt road in is in great condition

Miles From Town: About 11 miles from Salome, 20 miles from Bouse and 30 from Quartzite.

Cell Service: Yes

Solar: Excellent

Water: None

Our Experience Camping Near Vicksburg

When we first got into the area, it was dark. Luckily the road was in good condition but it was still a bit tricky to find a spot. We noticed several turn offs along the main road but as we pull off our lights would expose a camper already tucked back in the area. So after awhile we found a spot where it didn’t seem like we would bother anyone and decided to scope out the area in the morning.

The next morning, we went for a walk and now that we could see our surroundings it was much easier to find a spot away from other campers. We found a nice spot with decent privacy, a large yard and a pretty view of the vast desert landscape.

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One great thing about camping near Vicksburg is that the camp spots are all relatively level. Plus the ground is covered in little black stones so there was no concern about typical sandy desert conditions.

While we were camping near Vicksburg, there were numerous other campers but there is also plenty of space to spread out. Many of the campers looked like they’d been here awhile and they were near the beginning of the dispersed camping area. The further in you go and the harder you look for a good spot, the better it’ll be! During our stay, it was very peaceful (with the exception of the occasional train) and the winter weather was great.

We didn’t stay long this time but we did get some work done and we were able to explore around our camp spot a bit. There were several saguaros and your typical desert washes to walk through. And of course, beautiful desert skies. All in all, camping near Vicksburg was a nice spot to break up the trip through the desert in the winter and to experience a new area.

Thanks for Reading!

We live on the road full time and love experiencing new boondocking spots! It’s always nice spending two weeks getting to know a new area and seeing new scenery. If you’d like to read about more boondocking spots, check out the articles below:

• Free Camping Near Flagstaff
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• Free Camping at Williams Hill Recreation Area

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