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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 14 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/26/2022
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Last reported 5/26/2022
“Beautiful Spot!”
Reviewed 2/3/2023
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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
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
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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
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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
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | wide open |
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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
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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
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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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
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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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
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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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
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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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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“Incredible place for getaway close to Tucson and Sonoita”
Reviewed 9/20/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed at Maternity Wells for one night on 9/19 and it was wonderful. Much cooler than Tucson with the 2,000 foot elevation gain and steady breeze. The site is very flat and just a short 1/4 mile off the paved road. No problem with our 20 foot single axle trailer and Tacoma. The campsite sits below a little hill so it’s hidden from ... more
Stayed at Maternity Wells for one night on 9/19 and it was wonderful. Much cooler than Tucson with the 2,000 foot elevation gain and steady breeze. The site is very flat and just a short 1/4 mile off the paved road. No problem with our 20 foot single axle trailer and Tacoma. The campsite sits below a little hill so it’s hidden from the main road. Very private and quiet. We saw several antelopes and cows wandering through the prairie.
Quick access to Sonoita for forgotten supplies, and a short drive from the Empire Ranch Headquarters which is a must visit if you’re a history buff.
There is a sign that says permit required but after looking at the BLM website for the area I believe this is only for groups larger than 29 people.
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Bobby 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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“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.
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 required.
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- group campground
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