Maternity Well Group Campsite
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
Write a Review East Empire Ranch Rd. Sonoita, AZ 85637 520-258-7200 Official WebsiteGPS: 31.7658, -110.6672
Overview of Maternity Well Group Campsite
This is a group camping location. This group site can accommodate up to 150 people or 30 vehicles with horse trailers or recreational vehicles. A Special Recreation Permit is required to camp here. More information on this permit can be obtained by calling (520) 258-7200.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-677630 on 2/3/2023
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet
Reported by Followourdream2017 on 3/11/2020
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,822 ft / 1,469 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Maternity Well Group Campsite 15 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 10 Users
Last reported 5/26/2022
Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 12/5/2023
“Gorgeous Land + Really Easy To Get To”
Reviewed 12/5/2023
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Saw cows and deer every morning. 2 other campers where there.
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camper-848247 would stay here again
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“Beautiful Spot!”
Reviewed 2/3/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Great free camping with a view in all directions. We were surprised there weren’t more people here. Felt safe and right of the Hwy 83. Will come again.
camper-677630 would stay here again
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“Good Boondocking”
Reviewed 1/29/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very convenient and close to the highway. Beautiful mountain views and large parking area. Ten minutes from Sonoita and a dozen wineries.
Aurora would stay here again
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“Easy access ”
Reviewed 1/12/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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Good roads and scenic flat camping area.
Mark W Kiehl would stay here again
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“Nature At It’s Best”
Reviewed 12/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | wide open |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class A) |
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Unique and rare vegetative communities including five of the rarest habitat types in the American Southwest: cienegas (marshlands), cottonwood-willow riparian forests, sacaton grasslands, mesquite bosques, and semi-desert grasslands. The Las Cienegas NCA could also be a Mecca to fans of classic films about the old west. John Wayne, Bar... more
Unique and rare vegetative communities including five of the rarest habitat types in the American Southwest: cienegas (marshlands), cottonwood-willow riparian forests, sacaton grasslands, mesquite bosques, and semi-desert grasslands. The Las Cienegas NCA could also be a Mecca to fans of classic films about the old west. John Wayne, Barbara Stanwick, Charlton Heston, Paul Newman, Lee Marvin, Kirk Douglas, William Holden, Burt Lancaster, Shelley Winters, Jennifer Jones, Steve McQueen, Gregory Peck, Spencer Tracy, Jimmy Stewart and others have made such classic films as “Red River,” “Duel in the Sun,” “Hombre,” “Winchester 73,” “The Big Country” and many others on or near the Empire Ranch. The historic Empire Ranch remains a working cattle ranch, complete with enchanting old headquarters, now operates under an innovative rangeland management style unique to the area.
Baggy would stay here again
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“Big Rig Friendly with a Mountain Backdrop”
Reviewed 5/26/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We found free camping at Maternity Well, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in AZ. In this video, we take you a free camping area at the Maternity Well camping area within the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona. The campsites at this BLM free camping area are big rig friendly. Verizon cellular service clocked in... more
We found free camping at Maternity Well, Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in AZ. In this video, we take you a free camping area at the Maternity Well camping area within the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in Arizona. The campsites at this BLM free camping area are big rig friendly. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 93.9 Mbps download speed and 7.28 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 17.7 Mbps download speed and 17.3 Mbps upload speed. There was no T-Mobile cellular service at this location. Grid coordinates for this free camping location are as follows: 31.765805, -110.667183
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LivingOurDreamNow would stay here again
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“Great Homebase for Wine Tasting”
Reviewed 4/10/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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Came down to go into Sonoita and hit the wineries. Not as many spots as other areas, but we just had one rig so it was fine. Only 5 minutes from the highway making it easy to get out and down into town. Very quiet and peaceful.
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“Groups only w/permit”
Reviewed 4/6/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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Pulled in and checked the website. Seemed like I could camp there. Got all set up then went to read the sign and it said that individuals were not allowed to camp there. Sign gave several suggestions on where to camp.
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“Great place for sunrises and sunsets”
Reviewed 3/28/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class B) |
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There are numerous places to camp when you turn off from Rt 83. We chose the first turn off which is about a mile from Rt 83. The road is 6900A is about a 1/4 of mile long and ends at Empire Ranch. We had a great spot with views of the mountains around us and the sunrises and sunsets were awesome. If you travel further down 6900 which ... more
There are numerous places to camp when you turn off from Rt 83. We chose the first turn off which is about a mile from Rt 83. The road is 6900A is about a 1/4 of mile long and ends at Empire Ranch. We had a great spot with views of the mountains around us and the sunrises and sunsets were awesome. If you travel further down 6900 which is a paved road it will take you to Live Oaks which is another primitive camping area.
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frequent traveler Dave would stay here again
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“Peaceful with beautiful views”
Reviewed 12/13/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
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Just a short distance from hey 83. Easy access for motorhomes. Have a 38’ with tow. Have Verizon cell and a TOGO using ATT, both worked.
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Harold would stay here again
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“Nice site, but requires a special permit”
Reviewed 12/27/2020
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Maternity Wells is designated as a group site and all the signage indicated that it requires a special permit to camp here. If you’re not part of a group or event, head for Oak Tree or Cienguitas instead.
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“Great Spot but IMPORTANT UPDATE about Air Strip and Maternity Well Group Sites”
noted 4/23/2023
We just got finished (April 2023) our stay of 14 days over at Cieneguita Campground and while there had a chance to talk to the ranger. We were informed that both the Air Strip and Maternity Well camping process is going to be newly enforced. To stay in those areas you must be with a group (size requirements listed below) as well as ha... more
We just got finished (April 2023) our stay of 14 days over at Cieneguita Campground and while there had a chance to talk to the ranger. We were informed that both the Air Strip and Maternity Well camping process is going to be newly enforced. To stay in those areas you must be with a group (size requirements listed below) as well as have a permit. We found the gate to the airstrip locked (and no one inside) when we arrived. They are still in the process of placing a fence around Maternity Well but once they do that same requirement will be imposed. She indicated that if you camp in those areas and are not part of an organized group with a permit you will be asked to leave.
We also did a video review that we posted on the video tab of this location.
There are multiple camping areas here
Cieneguita Campground (7 designated very large camping spots)
Airstrip Group Camp (permit required minimum of 50 people required)
Oak Tree Canyon Camp (directly next to Airstrip, approx 8 medium spots)
Maternity Well Group Camp (permit required minimum of 29 people required)
GPS Coordinates for NCA
31.768716,-110.682699
Cell/Internet Speeds
Verizon 35 mbps down and 3 mbps upload speed.
T-Mobile 3 mbps down and under 1 mbps upload speed.
Starlink- little to no obstructions, Residential with Roaming 50-190 mbps down and 10-20 mbps up.
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“Permit required!! ”
noted 3/16/2023
Returned to my rig at the end of the day to find a bright orange BLM warning notice attached to my RV. It stated I was camping without a permit and I must leave immediately.
305 reviews
noted 9/22/2020
We did not stay at this site but checked it out. At the turn for this area is a kiosk. Park there and walk the short distance to check it out if you are in a big rig. The road was a bit washed out, but doable. There is a small flat area that could hold several rigs. There was a BLM sign that said a special recreation permit was req... more
We did not stay at this site but checked it out. At the turn for this area is a kiosk. Park there and walk the short distance to check it out if you are in a big rig.
The road was a bit washed out, but doable. There is a small flat area that could hold several rigs. There was a BLM sign that said a special recreation permit was required.
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- dry camping
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- recreation trail
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- group campground
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