YUMA, AZ

NOTES – Not reported as O/N locations unless so noted. 1) D. $10. Yuma Civic Center. Wkdays only. Get key in office on W end of lot. Go S on US-95 to W 32nd St. Go 1 mi E to S Ave A. Go 0.5 mi S on Ave A to Desert Sun Dr on R. D is in pkg lot on N end. Bruce & Bunny Ratcliff #48001 Mar 14. Reval by Terry & Barb Brown #105261 viewed Feb. 19.
2) D. $9. W faucet. Loves Truck Stop, I-8 x3, SW corner Ave 3E & Gila Ridge Rd. Enter from Gila Ridge Rd. D is E of entrance, between rd & pkg lot. Clean. Boni Pienups #74818 Nov 11. Updated by Bruce & Bunny Ratcliff #48001 Mar 14.
3) D $10, fresh W $5. Laguna Mobile Home & RV Park, 7270 S Laguna Dam Rd. I-8 x2, go 5.5 mi E on US-95/16th St to Laguna Dam Rd/Ave 7E (Chevron & Circle K at corner), TL (N), go 1.7 mi, Park is on W side of rd. 32.72522 -114.5131. Turn in, take immed L. D is on R, in front of office. Clean. Pay at office or put money in mail slot at office. 928-726-2272. Boni Pienups #74818 Nov 11. Last updated by Nancy Hale #102244 Mar 13. Last reval by Terry & Barb Brown #105261 viewed Feb 23.
4) D & W. Free. At Speedway, 2900 S 4th Ave (SW corner at 29th St). From I-8 x172 (Winterhaven/4th Ave), go S on 4th Ave, cross 29th St, enter sta from 4th Ave. D & W are behind sta. Go inside to get key, leave driver’s license, get back on return. Linda & Earl Hylton #49643 used Feb 16. Updated by Bruce Ratcliff #48001 & Maxine Vert #49242 used Mar 24.
5) D. $9. At Circle K, I-8 x12, SE quad, next to propane tank. Dumpster nearby. Terry & Barb Brown #105261 viewed Mar 21. Last updated by
Rick Davidson #141711 May 22.
6) Yuma Proving Ground. In addition to the Heritage Ctr/Museum (open to all M-F, sometimes Tu-Sa, 10a-4p), all facilities at the base are avail to non-military (US citizens only) except RV Park & Commissary. Driver needs photo ID such as drivers license to get base entry pass (good for 1 day only). Except at nite, passes must be obtained off-base at the bldg at the outdoor tank display area just off US-95 on Imperial Dam Rd. At nite, inquire at gate. All adults in vehicle must present photo ID & be US citizens. N of Yuma on US-95, TL (W) on Imperial Dam Rd (signs to Proving Ground), TR (E) into entry gate. Accessible other direction from CR-24/Imperial Rd near Imperial Dam LTVA in CA. 928-328-2151. Museum: 928-328-3394. Kevin & Malia Lindsay #109985 Jan 16.
7) Best fuel prices: Arco, W of I-8 x2 on 16th St, lowest price, takes cash/debit/credit cards. Also Barons, at 2315 E 16th, a short distance E of Pacific Ave on S side of 16th/Hwy 95. Fry’s, SE corner I-8 x12 (Fortuna Rd), also S 4th Ave at 24th St, discounts for using store card, purchases. Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Mar 24.
8) Best propane price: Cactus RV Storage, $3/gal. 10264 I-8 Frontage Rd. Gail Kapusnick #113306 viewed Feb 22.

Out-of-business K-Mart, lg paved pkg lot. No facilities. Free. No signs except “Monitored by Closed Circuit TV”, unlikely going on. SW corner of town, US-95/Ave B & 32nd St, SE quad, behind a Chevron. Room for many rigs, any size. Trucks use. Sm church occupies far end of bldg. Terry & Barb Brown #105261 viewed Feb 19. Reval by Diane Hitzel #95726 viewed Feb 24.

St pkg. No facilities. Free. No signs except 1 sm area behind a No Pkg sign. 1 blk E of Arizona Ave on US-95/E 16th St, just before the Super 8 Motel, go S on Riley Ave. Or, 1 blk S of US-95/E 16th St on Arizona Ave, go E on 17th St. Pkg along sts to S of Super 8, E & S of corner 17th & Riley. Room for several rigs, any size. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Oct 17.

SKP Co-Op Park, for details see .

Paradise Casino. Huge level hard-packed dirt pkg area behind & to SE of casino, w/ wide parallel rows of berms for RV pkg. $10, 3 days $25, 7 days $50. Register inside casino at security desk after obtaining Players Club card. Always check current stay policy, changes frequently. N of Yuma from Winterhaven CA, take I-8 x172, go N on Winterhaven Dr (main st), then at stop sign TR (E) on Picacho Rd which continues E, then curves N. Go R (E) on Quechan Dr, which curves S to casino, which lies just S of CA in AZ, just N of the Colorado Riv. 450 Quechan Dr. ~N32 44.069 W114 36.904. Lot very muddy in rain. Great Verizon. Note that there is a Quechan Rd and a Quechan Dr in Winterhaven! Ask about free play promos. 888-777-IWIN (4946). Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 stayed Jan 18. Last updated by John & Bonnie Archer #113438 viewed Dec 18. Last reval by Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 stayed Mar 23.

County 6 St BD. No facilities. Free. No restrictive signs. I-8 x2, go 5.5 mi E on US-95/16th St to Laguna Dam Rd/Ave 7E (Chevron & Circle K at corner), TL (N), go 3 mi to County 6 St (at sign for Yuma Lakes CRA). TR (E, paved, then wide dusty gravel). At ~3 mi in (32.74425 -114.46196) bear L up hill, do not take rd to R (No Trespassing signs). At 4.1 mi in, pkg areas near & along canal. 32.74332 -114.44291. Lg rig OK. Areas formerly used near Yuma Lakes CRA now signed “Area Closed No Camping” by a water district. Bob & Viva Lee Ed #7568 May 02. Last updated by Joyce Findlay #112256 viewed Dec 15.

“Kool Corner” BD. Established primitive sites with lg stone firerings. No facilities. Free. I-8 x2, go 5.5 mi E on US-95/16th St to Laguna Dam Rd/Ave 7E (Chevron & Circle K at corner), TL (N), go ~7.3 mi to where rd makes a sharp L. This is Kool Corner (old store now converted to a storage bldg). Proceed on main rd another 1/4 mi to dirt rd on R with an aging “US Govt No Trespassing” sign (32.80368 -114.49697). TR on it, carefully cross narrow bridge, go past a private residence, ~0.1 mi to BD area on L. Also lg flat area further up hill on L, near canal. Or, if the sign dissuades you, instead of bearing L on the main rd at Kool Corner, go straight onto a dirt rd that goes past private property on R, 1/4 mi to jct w/ another dirt rd, TL, go ~1/4 mi, TL on rd to BD areas on R. Govt agency unk but people treat as BLM, use at your own risk. Frequently used but in good shape. Bruce & Bunny Ratcliff #48001 viewed Mar 13. Last updated by Terry & Barb Brown #105261 viewed Feb 23. Reval by Bruce Ratcliff #48001 & Maxine Vert #49242 viewed Feb 24.

 Mittry Lake Wildlife Area. BD. Toilets & trashcans some areas. Free. 10-day limit, not always enforced. I-8 x2, go 5.5 mi E on US-95/16th St to Laguna Dam Rd/Ave 7E (Chevron & Circle K at corner), TL (N), go ~8.7 mi to end of pavement, continue on, find side rds to BD areas, but some posted No Camping. Lg gravel area w/ 12 designated sites, & gravel lot w/ ~12 undesignated sites near boat dock, 32.82019 -114.47199. 1.0 mi past where pavement ends a rd forks off to R & goes up a hill to more BD spots. N32.81615 W114.47289. Note: Laguna Dam Rd/Ave 7E N from US-95 is very rough/washboard. Alternate route: I-8 x12, go 2 mi N on Fortuna Rd, TR (NE) on US-95, go ~10 mi, TL (W) on E Imperial Dam Rd, go ~4 mi, TL (S) on Laguna Dam Rd, go ~3 mi to area. Most sites unlevel. Bugs. Scenic, views of lake & mtns. Very quiet. Good Verizon. D $10, W $5 at RV park (sign) on W side of Laguna Dam Rd. Jessie/Earl Bonnenfant #17688 Feb 93. Last updated by Terry & Barb Brown #105261 stayed Feb 23. Reval by Bruce Ratcliff #48001 & Maxine Vert #49242 stayed Feb 24.

BD next to VFW (BLM). No designated sites. No facilities. Free. 14-day limit, enforced. On W side of US-95 N of Yuma, between MM 36 & 37. Go thru VFW lot & around back of their bldg to N side & thru fence signed for 14-day camping. Dirt pkg next to hwy. Trees along W edge of camp area provide several sites w/ shade. Sheriff patrols daily. Heavily used. Noisy RR nearby. Good ATT & Verizon. Do not park behind VFW on their property, w/out permission. Jean Norenberg #56574 stayed Jan 16. Last updated by Alex Patterson #109349 stayed Jan 24. Reval by Bruce Ratcliff #48001 & Maxine Vert #49242 viewed Feb 24 and by Bonnie Archer #113438 stayed Feb 24.

Cocopah Casino. BD, designated paved RV pkg lot, ~50 spaces. W avail at entrance. Trash barrels. $6, $35/wk. No stay limit. Check in at gift shop. From I-8, go ~7 mi S on US-95 to Somerton. N 32 36.495 W 114 39.207 is entrance to casino on L. After entering, TR into 1st pkg area, follow drive to S that parallels US-95, to lg sign for O/N RV Pkg. Many long & dbl-wide spots. Bob & Delores Frederick #35880 Apr 07. Last updated by Vicki Kinard #137239 stayed Mar 20.

Lg vacant dirt lot. No facilities. Free. No signs. I-8 x12, SE quad, S of Dunkin Donuts, E of Mobil/BK. Easy access from paved st. Room for many rigs, any size. Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Apr 19.

Dirt/rock lot. No facilities. Free. No signs. I-8 x14, go N, immed TR on frontage rd, go 1.0 mi. On L at NE corner of Ave 14E, across from Mina de Fortuna Self-Storage. Room for several rigs, any size. A little rough, take it slow. Good Verizon. Vacant areas on S side of x14 all signed against O/N pkg. Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Apr 19. Updated by Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson #103274 stayed Dec 21.

Barry M Goldwater Air Force Range West, Dispersed camping areas. No facilities. Free, permit required (obtain online & watch short training video, check in & out online, open to public, ). 14 consecutive day limit w/in 28. I-8 x14, go S on Foothills Blvd. 1) at E County Rd 14 (frontage rd to Range), TL (E), go 2 mi, TR on Ave 15E, go 2.3 mi to where st makes sharp R turn, go L into AF Range entry (sign post “A”). Pkg limited to 4 rigs. Camping is not permitted on any of the State Trust Land along the E side of Ave 15E, whether signed so or not. RVs & 5th wheels are not permitted at most other entries to the West Range. Many rds require 4×4, at least high clearance. Miles of area to explore & camp if not an RV or 5th wheel. Off roading, mine exploring w/ old military tracked vehicles on static display. Map: . AF Range: Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Feb 22. Reval by Bruce Ratcliff #48001 & Maxine Vert #49242 viewed Mar 24.
2) from x14 go 3 mi S on Foothills Blvd to end of pavement. Just inside the Range on L are 4 designated pkg spots. Bruce Ratcliff #48001 & Maxine Vert #49242 viewed Mar 24.

TO QUARTZSITE: US-95. Only as to Kofa NWR (FWS) land – No facilities, free, 14-day limit in any 12-mo period, RV camping permitted in Kofa NWR anywhere w/in 100′ of a rd, & 1/4 mi away from any water source. ~MM 54, Castle Dome Mine Rd to E, go 5.5 mi thru Yuma Proving Grounds land to Kofa NWR, pkg along both sides of rd for at least 3 mi. Must be able to cross berm. Mike Davidson #119343 stayed Feb 16. Reval by Jill Iteen #94918 viewed Jan 23.
MM 56 to N, numerous lg pullouts suitable for O/N. Avoid washes especially during & after rain. Bob & Viva Lee Ed #7568 Nov 05. Updated by Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Mar 15. Reval by Joyce Findlay #112256 viewed Jan 16.
76.9, King Rd to E, just N of Border Patrol sta, signed Kofa NWR King Valley. 33.2672 -114.2391. Numerous very lg open flat areas for 5-15 lg rigs up to Kofa NWR boundary. 33.26352 -114.23608. Stone cabin somewhere. Numerous smaller sites further, on NWR. Wide level gravel rd, any size rig. Some minor washboarding. Verizon excellent up to NWR boundary, poor after. Bob & Viva Lee Ed #7568 Nov 05. Last updated by Al & Sharon Florida #86865 stayed Jan 18. Reval by TravelingCows #140995 stayed Feb 23.
85.5, Palm Canyon Rd to E signed Kofa NWR Palm Canyon. Numerous very lg open flat areas for 5-15 lg rigs up to Kofa NWR boundary. 33.37661 -114.18568. Numerous smaller sites further, on NWR. Wide level gravel rd, any size rig. Some minor washboarding. Verizon excellent. Bob & Viva Lee Ed #7568 Nov 05. Last updated by Paul Codyer #151338 stayed Jan 22.
95.5, E on wide rocky graded dirt rd signed to Crystal Hill, Kofa NWR (FWS). (8.4 mi S of Kuehn St in Quartzsite.) Established primitive sites, no facilities. Rd 1st goes thru BLM land, passing a BLM sign ‘No Overnight Camping Permitted Beyond This Point’ (applies only to BLM land). At 3.0 mi are signs for the NWR. ~2 mi further begin areas w/ stone firerings. ~1 mi further, TL into an old CG w/ spots marked off by crumbling concrete curbs: 33.5235 -114.1189. Go back out & continue on to base of hill, find more old CG area: 33.5251 -114.1169. Any size rig fits most spaces. Interesting vegetation. Rockhounders for company. Hi clearance vehicle recommended, though it can be done very carefully in most cars. Towing a car NOT recommended. Joyce Findlay #112256 viewed Jan 16.

Also see CA, WINTERHAVEN.