Crystal Hill
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
Write a Review Blevens Rd. Quartzsite, AZ 85346 928-783-7861 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.5239, -114.1167
Overview of Crystal Hill
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Jason on 1/19/2020
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Jason on 1/19/2020
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 1,476 ft / 449 m
Max Stay 14
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“Regarding no camping beyond this point”
Reviewed 1/19/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
The signs posted that say no camping beyond this point are only for the section up to Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. You will see another sign facing the opposite direction on the other side. Past that is open land for camping so don't let the sign hinder you from continuing on to camp. It is 3 miles from the main road to the park e... more
The signs posted that say no camping beyond this point are only for the section up to Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. You will see another sign facing the opposite direction on the other side. Past that is open land for camping so don't let the sign hinder you from continuing on to camp. It is 3 miles from the main road to the park entrance and another 3 miles to get to Crystal Hill. Those last 3 miles are open for camping for up to 14 days. The road is moderately rough. I was able to get my F350 dually through just fine but lots of washboard.
Crystal Hill has plenty of camp spots but it's not very good for large rigs. I wouldn't take my fifth wheel in there especially since you can drive down the main road another 6 miles and find much easier camping spots.
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Jason would stay here again
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“FYI... No camping here!”
Reviewed 1/17/2020
Since we were in Quartzsite, decided to take a little ride and check out the camping area to see if we wanted to stay there someday. As soon as we turned off 95, we were met with a sign:
NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING PERMITTED BEYOND THIS POINT
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“Road Very Rough”
Reviewed 2/24/2019
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
We were camped on MS&T Road and took a ride to Crystal Hill. The road was very rough and absolutely not good for big rigs. There's no way I would take a trailer or motorhome on this road.
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“Road was rough going in. Should recon the road before deciding to camp there.”
Reviewed 2/15/2017
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Dispersed |
Crystal Hill is in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge just south of Quartzite, AZ. It is 5.6 miles from AZ 95. The road is a bit rough but passable. This is a 14 day BLM camping area where you can also collect surface minerals. Verizon service was available. Doubtful if there is digital TV reception.
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Restlessbynature would stay here again
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“Away from the craziness of Q”
Reviewed 1/1/2015
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
You have to want this one. When you leave the highway you'll see a BLM sign that says "No Camping Beyond This Point" that only applies until you reach the border of the KOFA Wildlife Refuge about 3 miles from the highway. The road was very washboarded - easily traveled, but very slow with the trailer. There were four other units in the... more
You have to want this one. When you leave the highway you'll see a BLM sign that says "No Camping Beyond This Point" that only applies until you reach the border of the KOFA Wildlife Refuge about 3 miles from the highway. The road was very washboarded - easily traveled, but very slow with the trailer. There were four other units in the area when I was there during Q's RV show in January 2013. It's a great place to get away from the crowds but be based close enough to visit the big show.
It would appear that this area was a developed campground at one time with a few concrete footings remaining. There was some, but minimal, traffic on the road - mostly side-by-side quads that would be eastbound in the morning and return in late afternoon. Apparently hunting for crystals on the hill nearby is a draw - I just liked the quiet.
Verizon connectivity was non-existant on the phone but I could get 3 bars of 3G with the antenna and amplifier.
John & BJ would stay here again
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