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Ken Cooke
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Tent camping in southern Arizona isn't the same as in Baja - any recommendations?
I'm doing some backcountry camping in the Southwest later this month with the Mrs. and planning the Arizona leg has become a big headache. Rules,
Fees, Permits, always spoil the fun. That's why I prefer camping in Baja - the planning is less intense.
Has anyone tent camped in southern Arizona recently that can point my Jeep in a good direction?
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desertcpl
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might take a look at this, its in Calif side of the Colorado river
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=641
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Barry A.
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????????
Been camping all over the SW, including Arizona, for years--------mostly in remote places with no facilities------We just "do it", and have never been
bothered or had any problems-----out of sight, out of trouble. We almost NEVER use "organized camp grounds" unless we want more than a sun-shower, or
are in a Natl. or State Park (very rare for us) that prohibits "dispersed camping". You can camp anywhere on BLM Public Lands unless near towns and
cities where there are local restrictions, and in the southwest most of the wildlands are Public Lands---even in CA..
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David K
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Ken there are a lot of Tacoma World discussions on Arizona back country so you should do a search on Tacoma Word... you should be able to get a Jeep
into (at least) half of the places... LOL
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mojo_norte
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I'm doing some backcountry camping in the Southwest later this month with the Mrs. and planning the Arizona leg has become a big headache. Rules,
Fees, Permits, always spoil the fun. That's why I prefer camping in Baja - the planning is less intense.
Has anyone tent camped in southern Arizona recently that can point my Jeep in a good direction? |
KOFA's a great desert spot. as good as Baja - maybe ..
http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/kofa/
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s.AZ
there is a lot of BLM land accross the river from Winter haven (ca) its a snow birds city during the winter and not a scenic area IMO.. If I was
gonna hang out in AZ south I would find a spot on the river or lake Havasu..at least you have water and can fish.my 2 centovos........K&T
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rts551
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Most places along the border with California and along the river are not the best for tent camping. The best camping is in the northwest and
northeast....but not this time of year (too cold). That leave the south east which can be very nice. Try the Chiracahua Mountains
Chiricahua National Monument - National Park Service
www.nps.gov/chir/
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30 minutes south of Blythe AZ side
I found some very nice camping areas, similar to central Baja around Catavina. Closest camper from this area was about 2 miles.
Kofa Range on the horizon...............
high 30's and low to mid 40's daytime temps currently........
[Edited on 12-10-2012 by tripledigitken]
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Ken Cooke
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This looks to be about my speed. No Motorhomes with loud generators at night, just the stars, peace and quiet. That's why I like Baja so much.
Cohabuzo Junction, 2004
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Ken Cooke
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Camping
Camping is permitted. Visitors may select their own campsites; however, applicable state law prohibits camping within 1/4 mile of water holes.
Vehicles must remain within 100 feet of designated roads. Backpackers may camp anywhere beyond the 100 feet limit, keeping in mind the location of
waterholes. All camping is limited to 14 days during any 12-month period.
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Why would you want to camp in Arizona when there are so many great spots to camp in California? And another plus is you won't be asked for your
papers here
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
Why would you want to camp in Arizona when there are so many great spots to camp in California? And another plus is you won't be asked for your
papers here |
We're visiting a friend in S.Texas - in S.Cal, we're camping in Ocotillo Wells and doing a Joshua Tree 4wd along Berdoo Canyon up to Gold Crown Road
before heading home.
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Camping
Camping is permitted. Visitors may select their own campsites; however, applicable state law prohibits camping within 1/4 mile of water holes.
Vehicles must remain within 100 feet of designated roads. Backpackers may camp anywhere beyond the 100 feet limit, keeping in mind the location of
waterholes. All camping is limited to 14 days during any 12-month period. |
Ken------those minimal rules, or one's very similar, generally apply to all Public Lands thruout the South West USA.
Barry
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Camping
Camping is permitted. Visitors may select their own campsites; however, applicable state law prohibits camping within 1/4 mile of water holes.
Vehicles must remain within 100 feet of designated roads. Backpackers may camp anywhere beyond the 100 feet limit, keeping in mind the location of
waterholes. All camping is limited to 14 days during any 12-month period. |
Ken------those minimal rules, or one's very similar, generally apply to all Public Lands thruout the South West USA.
Barry |
Thanks, Barry. I'll keep this in mind. 
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desertcpl
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you might be interested in this
El Camino Del Diablo
http://www.desertusa.com/mag02/may/diablo.html
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Welcome to the land of true Saguaro's
As of this morning there is a freeze warning in southern AZ around Tucson. Where are you going, specifically?
December and January are the 2 coldest months in AZ.
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Ken,
Was exploring AZ backcountry for a week three weeks ago, here is the greatest place we found. It is a little north of Phoenix. No tracks but ours.
Brooklyn Mine Area, AZ – DeLorme AZ Atlas and Gazetteer Page 43
Take Freeway 17, Exit 259, Bloody Basin Road (FR 269, East) 34° 17.051'N 112° 7.244'W
Exit BB Rd on FR 481? South at 34° 13.686'N 111° 59.519'W and go South for about 4.5 miles to where a BAD road starts down (34° 10.078'N 111°
59.653'W) into a valley and then up a BAD hill to a small flat camping spot (4-5 vehicles without blocking the road.) If only one vehicle, camp just
before go-down and hike 0.7 miles to GE labeled camping spot. We took three Northstars/Tacomas down with only a little nail biting and a few high
pitched screams.
The valley has a rock cliff rim on top with petroglyphs on the downhill part of the 10-20 foot cliffs between 275 feet and 450 feet southwest of the
bad downhill road. Access to bottom of cliff from top is about 433 and 250 feet from the road.
At the proper magnification, Google Earth shows pictures posted by several people near (mostly) the objects in the pics. Click on them for a good
preview of a valley full of wonders. Indian ruins, petroglyphs, stone buildings long deserted, mines, and great scenery.
![Brooklyn Mine Area [800x600].jpg - 48kB](https://forums.bajanomad.com/files.php?pid=776413&aid=30284 "Brooklyn Mine Area [800x600].jpg - 48kB")
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Barry A.
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Wow, outstanding directions, Neal, and now we too are taking notes on this previously unknown (to us) destination------our kind of adventure for sure.
Ken-----If you do visit this place Neal refers to, please report on your findings (tho Neal has done a great job already).
on edit-------in my 1999 DeLorme Atlas, this area is found on Pg 49.
Barry
[Edited on 12-10-2012 by Barry A.]
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Ken,
The rules for camping on federal land (National Parks, National Forest, BLM) are the same as in California (except that in the Cabeza Prieta National
Wildlife Refuge you have to see a safety video and get a free permit because that used to be a WWII bombing range). BUT in Arizona, there are a lot
of Native American reservations and Arizona State Trust Land, and those require a PERMIT or you could be fined for trespassing. In the case of
Arizona State Trust Land, you could be fined just for driving across the property without a permit. Fortunately, the permit is inexpensive ($20 per
year) and you can get it by mail.
http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural/recreation_perm...
In the case of Indian reservations, they generally only allow camping in conjunction with guided tours.
Russ
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4000 foot elevation. Gonna be cold there till at least March, for tent camping.
Probably not much wood around, was there Neal?
Looks like an interesting area.
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