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Gunsight Wash Dispersed Camping
BLM
Write a Review Highway 85 Why, AZ 85321 623-580-5500 520-258-7200 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.2395, -112.7508
Overview of Gunsight Wash Dispersed Camping
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by ERW on 3/25/2022
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Travelingourdreams on 2/8/2018
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 1,771 ft / 539 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Gunsight Wash Dispersed Camping 32 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 3/4/2021
“Would camp here again”
Reviewed 3/25/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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ERW would stay here again
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“Nice views ”
Reviewed 2/9/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed one night before venturing into Puerto Penasco. Lots of rigs here of various sizes but remains pretty quiet. Most spots are ample and appear to be fairly level. The road is hard to follow but honestly there’s lots of room to roam and park. Beautiful views.
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WeMuddsGo would stay here again
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“Great camp spot near Organ Pipe”
Reviewed 1/1/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This area has plenty of room and lots of nice flat spots to choose from. It’s about 30 mins from the Organ Pipe Cactus visitor center. There were a couple fire rings near the spot I chose, but I didn’t use them since it was raining. The area was also super clean. Road noise was minimal. Good Verizon signal.
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kaylalikesnature would stay here again
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“Amazing”
Reviewed 3/20/2021
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | BLM |
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Great place with beautiful views, plenty of space, great sunsets. Cell service was super. Great location when visiting Organ Pipe National Monument. Clean laundromat in Ajo. Dump down the road at Coyote Howl Campground $12.00
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Whatrwewaiting4 would stay here again
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“Ample Room”
Reviewed 3/15/2021
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We stayed here 3 nights with a 35' 5th wheel. Had ample space to navigate in with lots of parking spaces to choose from and be distanced from others. Clean, although people pipe trash near the entrance even though there is no onsite trash recepticle but at least not scattered throughout the area. Great location for visiting Organ Pipe ... more
We stayed here 3 nights with a 35' 5th wheel. Had ample space to navigate in with lots of parking spaces to choose from and be distanced from others. Clean, although people pipe trash near the entrance even though there is no onsite trash recepticle but at least not scattered throughout the area. Great location for visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Jim would stay here again
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“Nice desert landscape close to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument”
Reviewed 3/4/2021
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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BLM land 2 miles south of Why, AZ. About 12 rigs here during our stay with room for plenty more. Roads go in all directions and you can venture as far as you want off the main road. It's easier for the big rigs at the front but you can navigate around the brush to get anywhere if you want. These are flat dirt roads and fairly easy to ... more
BLM land 2 miles south of Why, AZ. About 12 rigs here during our stay with room for plenty more. Roads go in all directions and you can venture as far as you want off the main road. It's easier for the big rigs at the front but you can navigate around the brush to get anywhere if you want. These are flat dirt roads and fairly easy to travel.
This is off the main road to the border about 25 miles south. There are warning signs about smuggling and illegal entry in the area but the border patrol is all over the place. We didn't have the slightest concern. We were able to get 9Mbps download with AT&T and 2Mbps with T-Mobile. Enough for streaming TV and cell calls.
One of the days we camped was quite windy. It is a very dusty area so that made it an inside day for us. We were also able to spot woodpeckers, doves, quail and other birds. Our night security camera picked up what may be a fox but hard to tell.
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Jason would stay here again
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“Very quiet here”
Reviewed 2/28/2021
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 60 |
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We stayed 1/3 mile in from the road. No road noise or noise from the neighbor that is about 400 feet away. There was about 25 RV’s here and room for another 15 or so.
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Kent would stay here again
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Reviewed 2/23/2021
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Many campers here, but sites are still easy to find. Some coyotes at night for a few minutes that adds the extra spice to a perfect sonoran desert night. Sunrise and sunset will make you happy dance. The access to Organ Pipe is phenomenal. Literally cannot do better.
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thatkidwithadog would stay here again
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“Lots of Room and Dark Skies”
Reviewed 2/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
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South of Why AZ on HWY 85 and on the right just past MM 55. Large gravel area that provides access to the entrance into the dispersed camping area across a cattle guard. Lots of room for any size rig and quiet. People obviously respect area, because I didn't see any trash. Nice place to stay when visiting the Organ Pipe Cactus Na... more
South of Why AZ on HWY 85 and on the right just past MM 55. Large gravel area that provides access to the entrance into the dispersed camping area across a cattle guard.
Lots of room for any size rig and quiet. People obviously respect area, because I didn't see any trash.
Nice place to stay when visiting the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (NPS).
Saw Wild Burros and Coyotes (mostly at night howling next to my rig).
Had no problem with pack rats; although, I did see some scurrying about in the morning hours. Lots of people with truck/car hoods up, as a preventive measure (including me).
A great place to view the dark skies at night, so bring your telescope.
If you like to see military aircraft, you will see and hear them. Had pairs of Air Force A10's fly directly overheard my rig at about 2-300 feet, on more than one occasion. Saw F15's pass over, but not as low. Air Force training range just to the north.
US Border Patrol is active in the area. Also, saw a BLM Ranger pass through twice.
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Roaminsolitude would stay here again
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“Beautiful spot near Why Arizona ”
Reviewed 2/8/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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We loved it here. Plenty of room and quiet. Big area to be alone
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Cindy would stay here again
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