Pilot Knob LTVA
BLM
Write a Review Sidewinder Rd. Winterhaven, CA 92283 760-337-4400 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.7423, -114.7586
Overview of Pilot Knob LTVA
A recreation permit is required at Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) September 15th - April 15th. The LTVA permit is $180 for the entire season. A short visit LTVA permit is $40 for 14 consecutive days from date of purchase. Camping is allowed during the off-season between April 16th - September 14th at no cost, but the standard 14-day limit for dispersed camping on BLM land applies.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by The Wandering Shores on 2/21/2023
Longest RV Reported: 33 feet (Class C)
Reported by The Traveling Pisces on 5/1/2019
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 262 ft / 79 m
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Reviews of Pilot Knob LTVA 8 people have reviewed this location.
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“Great Place for Long Term Winter Camping”
Reviewed 2/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 30 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 28' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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On the video (in the video tab) we provide a comprehensive review of the BLM Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) near Winterhaven, CA and Yuma, Arizona. This may be the perfect snowbird winter getaway. For just $180 you can stay for up to 7 months without having to move and from September 15 to April 15 dry camping (with services ... more
On the video (in the video tab) we provide a comprehensive review of the BLM Pilot Knob Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) near Winterhaven, CA and Yuma, Arizona. This may be the perfect snowbird winter getaway. For just $180 you can stay for up to 7 months without having to move and from September 15 to April 15 dry camping (with services (garbage included and free water and $ dump nearby). There are 10 LTVAs in the SW Arizona, SE California area and your pass gives you access to all of them.
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“Needed a roadside stop for the night ”
Reviewed 4/23/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Perfect BLM site, easy access off I-8, Gas station next to it allows dumping for $15. Nestled up on foot of a mountain, beautiful desert scenery and perfect spot to watch sunset. Only complaint is being right off the freeway you get freeway noise.
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The Vibbards would stay here again
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“cheveron gas money!!!”
Reviewed 11/5/2021
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You must have a self-contained RV. No bathrooms...
Border patrol had two people detained between the ltva and the chevron gas station. If you need gas travel another 15 minutes into Yuma, AZ.
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“Great During Off Season (April-Sep)”
Reviewed 5/22/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Beautiful desert views all around! Hardly any noise from the highway. Free during off season (April 15-Sep 15). Only saw 3 other vehicles/RVs. Gas station close by for coffee and restroom if needed.
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Courtlyn would stay here again
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“Good stopover spot ”
Reviewed 1/10/2021
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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We stayed here recently for 5 days. We chose the LTVA over the free BLM spot, because we felt better leaving the RV to run errands, etc. We paid $40 for 2 weeks, but only stayed 5 days. Still a good bargain. The host is right when you pull in. They were gone when we arrived, so we left a sticky note on their door to call us and we wo... more
We stayed here recently for 5 days. We chose the LTVA over the free BLM spot, because we felt better leaving the RV to run errands, etc. We paid $40 for 2 weeks, but only stayed 5 days. Still a good bargain. The host is right when you pull in. They were gone when we arrived, so we left a sticky note on their door to call us and we would come back and purchase the proper permit.
Plenty of places to park. Dry camping only. They do have dumpsters at the entrance and there is a Chevron across the street that has propane, salt free water, and dumping. Close to freeway, so you can hear it, but it’s white noise to us. Can also hear trains going by. The sunsets were beautiful. You can see the lights from Mexico each night. You will see border patrol driving by occasionally, but we felt very safe. Warm days and not too cold of nights in January.
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HikingHolly would stay here again
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“Nice place to stay for a night or a couple weeks”
Reviewed 3/9/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Plenty of RVs here this time of year but still very spread out and wide open. Nearest neighbor is 100 yards away. Close to the freeway but far enough not to hear all the noise. Excellent cell signal for both Verizon and AT&T. Gravel/rocks all over, some uneven and bumpy terrain here and there but most rigs shouldn't have a problem navi... more
Plenty of RVs here this time of year but still very spread out and wide open. Nearest neighbor is 100 yards away. Close to the freeway but far enough not to hear all the noise. Excellent cell signal for both Verizon and AT&T. Gravel/rocks all over, some uneven and bumpy terrain here and there but most rigs shouldn't have a problem navigating back here. No litter in the area that I could see, very impressive.
Permit is required and there's a camp host at the entrance as well as a dumpster. I bought an annual permit last year for Imperial County LTVA so I didn't have to pay this time.
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Andy would stay here again
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“QUIET OVERNIGHT STOP”
Reviewed 5/1/2019
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Class C) |
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We arrived late afternoon and there were no other RV's. Other than the wind howling it was quiet as can be! Lots of space, little vegetation. Packed dirt with small rocks but not a bad drive in or out. No pot holes that we could see. It wasnt too far off of I-8 and there was a factory in the distance. Looks like there were lots of t... more
We arrived late afternoon and there were no other RV's. Other than the wind howling it was quiet as can be! Lots of space, little vegetation. Packed dirt with small rocks but not a bad drive in or out. No pot holes that we could see.
It wasnt too far off of I-8 and there was a factory in the distance. Looks like there were lots of tracks from ATV's and dirt bikes so this is probably a pretty popular site for weekenders.
Area was clean. No trash cans. Please keep it clean and take what you bring with you.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Helicopters, Border Patrol, Smoke In the Air”
Reviewed 10/22/2018
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 30 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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Helicopters, Border Patrol, Smoke In the Air
Hey it's quite inexpensive, I can put up with that. Park away from the road leading to the canal and it will be quieter and less dusty. I learned that the hard way.
Trash disposal a plus!
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bmiler would stay here again
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Amenities
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- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- OHV
Site Amenities
- big rig
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
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