AJO, AZ

Potable W fill, put in a quarter & 38 gal comes out fast (emergency shutoff button). At Arizona Water Co, 520-387-6668, 800-387-4714. In town,go E from SR-85 on Hoover St (N side of Circle K), go 1 blk, TL (N) on Sahuaro St, go 1.5 blk, on L, at corner of Palo Verde, behind Tabletop phone co. N32.37684 W112.87139. Not an O/N location. Not for use w/ RV-tank hoses – the hose is ~1 1/4″ in diameter, with no fitting on the end, for filling big-mouth water tanks, water trucks, etc. No adapter on site but you might call & ask. Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 viewed Jan 23.

Country Club/Golf Course, gravel pkg lot. BD. $5 (higher during Fiddler wkend, free to Harvest Host members). SB toward town on SR-85, 6.5 mi N of town, just after MM 35, TL on Mead Rd (N32 27.934 W112 52.471), go ~2 mi to entrance. N32.45115 W112.84983. Golf cart rentals. They will lend you clubs. Meals, bar – check schedule. Mark & Sue McGartland #44088 viewed Feb 13. Last updated by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 Jan 23.

Ajo Roping Arena (out of business). Dispersed camping area for all size RVs. W & D no longer avail. Free, may be fee for extended stay. County employee may come & ask you to register. 14-day limit on permit, not enforced. If they go back to fee, ask for Escapees discount. SB toward town on SR-85, 6.5 mi N of town, just after MM 35, TL on Mead Rd (N32 27.934 W112 52.471), go 2.7 mi, passing airport & country club/golf course, to Ajo Well Rd. Bear R, go 0.8 mi, TL into entrance, go 0.3 mi to arena & camping area beyond. N32 26.373 W112 50.282. Or, NB on SR-85 from Why, TR on Ajo Well Rd (across from fire sta), continue past Cole Rd on R, follow above. Watch out for sm sharp stumps which can shred a tire. Good Verizon. Ken & Joan Tarkin #46102 Feb 12. Last updated by John Schreiter #110510 stayed Feb 24.

Ajo Regional Park (Pima County). BD. Pit toilets, tables, grills, trashcans. Free. 14-day limit, can leave & return. Disregard any “permit” signs – staff will register you if needed. SB toward town on SR-85, 6.5 mi N of town, just after MM 35, TL on Mead Rd (N32 27.934 W112 52.471), go 2.7 mi, passing airport & country club/golf course, to Ajo Well Rd. Bear R, go 1.3 mi to Cole Rd, just after equestrian ctr/roping arena. TL on Cole Rd, go 0.7 mi, TR on rd signed “Denison Park”, go 0.4 mi to lg pkg lot (Denison Picnic Area). N32.43566 W112.8265. Or, NB on SR-85 from Why, TR on Ajo Well Rd (across from fire sta), continue to Cole Rd, TR, follow above. Camp anywhere in area – by tables, in lg lot, or along rd going S from lot (scout ahead before taking lg rig off pavement). Good Verizon. All area off Cole Rd NE of the wash is now signed “No Camping” for a few years to attempt vegetation restoration. Shooting range. Park Mgr Robert Vaughn (520-387-6641). Wifi at Library in town, off when closed. Trish Masters #64097 May 10. Last updated by David McQuoid #90501 stayed Dec 12. Last reval by Terry & Barb Brown #105261 viewed Feb 23.

(Pkg for SKPs) Carl & Kathi Sikora #78264. O/N pkg, call for directions. 707-496-0736. Happy to provide info for Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point). Carl & Kathi Sikora #78264 May 17. Reval by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 Jan 23.

BD (BLM). No facilities. Free. 14-day limit. Take SR-85 ~2 mi SE of town square, TR (SW) on Darby Well Rd at 32.35585 -112.82707 (becomes Bates Well Rd & BLM rt 8114, washboarded gravel). various spots up to 5.1 mi in, also: ~2 mi in, 32.33925 -112.8495, TR (W) on BLM rt 8113 (Scenic Loop Rd), several established BD sites for ~4 mi to R turn on Alley Rd (following Scenic Loop), then ~1/4 mi to semi-developed BD camping area on R. Brochure/map of Ajo Scenic Loop: Dick McCray #95462 Apr 09. Last updated by Toni Kaus #122972 viewed Mar 21. Last reval by Rick & Kathy Howe #74769 stayed Feb 23.
2.1 mi in, 32.33783 -112.85146, TR (W) on BLM rt 8113A, go 0.4 mi, spot w/ room for 2 lg rigs. Rd further on 4WD only. Joyce & Larry Space #61818 stayed Mar 21. Last reval by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 viewed Jan 23.
5.1 mi in on 8114 at 32.29734 -112.85944, lg flat area on SE side, turnaround OK. Also rt 8115 goes SE from there – many established sites along it & 8115A, BLM 14-day signs. Few or no lg rig sites further S on 8114 (turnaround at 8114C jct – 32.24015 -112.88165) though one was originally reported at 10 mi in (not yet verified). Beautiful views, organ pipe cactus. Dick McCray #95462 Apr 09. Last updated by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 viewed Feb 18. Last reval by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 viewed Jan 23.