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Road Runner Camping Area
BLM
Write a Review La Paz Valley Rd. Quartzsite, AZ 85346 928-317-3200 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.5811, -114.2207
Overview of Road Runner Camping Area
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Russell Nesbitt on 2/26/2024
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Class A)
Reported by Richard on 1/9/2022
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 1,049 ft / 319 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Road Runner Camping Area 35 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 11/8/2023
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Last reported 11/14/2022
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“First Desert Boondocking Experience!”
Reviewed 10/16/2021
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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We stayed at Road Runner Camping area in March of 2021 We chose not to stay near Quartzsite during the peak time because we were trying to avoid crowds due to Covid. So when we stayed things were pretty quiet. It was our first desert boondocking experience and we loved it. There are plenty of reviews about this and other BLM option... more
We stayed at Road Runner Camping area in March of 2021
We chose not to stay near Quartzsite during the peak time because we were trying to avoid crowds due to Covid. So when we stayed things were pretty quiet. It was our first desert boondocking experience and we loved it. There are plenty of reviews about this and other BLM options in the area.
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Meander Here and There would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“One of the many great areas near Quartzite. ”
Reviewed 4/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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Lots of reviews here so not much to add.
Large, open area that is flat with easy access. There are several access roads off of La Paz Valley Road/N 53 St between Hiway 95 Old Yuma Road. We found the first couple of turn offs were the busiest. Some highway noise.
Lots of OHV and geocaching opportunities.
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FourFeetFourPaws would stay here again
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“Good spot, easy access near Quartzsite and Kofa”
Reviewed 3/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Truck Camper) |
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We stayed here for the Truck Camper Adventure truck camper rally in Feb 2021. Good place near Quartzsite but not an LTVA, so it's free for 14 days. Mostly flat, easy access, plenty of space for rigs of all sizes. Check out Kofa National Wildlife Refuge while you're here.
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Chasing Harley would stay here again
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“A lot of space”
Reviewed 3/4/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Tons of space here and you could spend hours scouting out the perfect location.
This spot is just like all the other BLM spots in Quartzsite. They all are great, secluded and have designated fire pits.
One thing to note, we have full bars but have spotty data when using our hotspot.
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Hatton would stay here again
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“Nice Boondocking area. Plenty of space”
Reviewed 2/28/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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We have stayed in the Quartzsite area for years now, but this is the 1st time on this side of town. About 6 miles from town, it's a wide open area, no issues, the road is good. Can't really go wrong here
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oursomedayisnow would stay here again
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“Great open area but cell signal weak during peak months ”
Reviewed 2/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
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If you’re trying to decide between here and Plamosa Rd you can’t go wrong with either. We stayed at roadrunner but visited friends at Plamosa and they are both very similar- good main road to drive in on, tons of open space, easy for any size rig. The cell signal got noticeably worse at more RVers came for the big RV show. I couldn... more
If you’re trying to decide between here and Plamosa Rd you can’t go wrong with either. We stayed at roadrunner but visited friends at Plamosa and they are both very similar- good main road to drive in on, tons of open space, easy for any size rig.
The cell signal got noticeably worse at more RVers came for the big RV show. I couldn’t do any web browsing on my phone by end of Jan unless it was 2am.
There is the one main spot to dump and fill up for water in town. It’s $15 instead of $20 if you’re 30’ or less.
If you just need some water for drinking there is a gas station/Burger King in town that has filtered drinking water for $1 for 5 gallons.
I’d recommend going into Blythe for your groceries. If you have a pup like us that loves to swim, head over to the boat ramp area at Queshan Park on your way to Blythe. It’s right along the Colorado River.
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NomadsinNature would stay here again
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“Great BLM Spot for boondocking”
Reviewed 12/20/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Pulled in here late at night on our way out of town. This was a great spot to find, far enough off the main freeway so as not to be too noisy other than the ocassional traffic on Highway 95. Will definitely be coming back to stay here again on our way back through the area. We were in a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD with a 36 foot fi... more
Pulled in here late at night on our way out of town. This was a great spot to find, far enough off the main freeway so as not to be too noisy other than the ocassional traffic on Highway 95. Will definitely be coming back to stay here again on our way back through the area. We were in a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD with a 36 foot fifth wheel. Had plenty of room to manuever and park without being too close to others.
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CL Matt would stay here again
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“Very Spacious ”
Reviewed 12/18/2020
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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Very nice 14 day limit BLM. There is no amenities so be prepared to haul trash out when you leave. We bought the winter $180.00 permit which gives us access to water, trash and rv dump at La Posa South LTVA. The permit is good from mid September through mid April.
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TahoeBound would stay here again
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“Nice and Quiet”
Reviewed 12/12/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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Typical Quartzsite camping. Spacious even in December.
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Smity777 would stay here again
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“Great site!”
Reviewed 5/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Travel Trailer) |
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We picked this area because it was really close to the road and we were pulling in really late at night. The site was perfect! It was level, requiring no adjustments on our end. There was no one around (probably due to it being the wrong season for camping here), and very quiet. Only negative part were the bugs were running rampant, wh... more
We picked this area because it was really close to the road and we were pulling in really late at night. The site was perfect! It was level, requiring no adjustments on our end. There was no one around (probably due to it being the wrong season for camping here), and very quiet. Only negative part were the bugs were running rampant, which it’s nature so we understand it, but still not fun. Would stay here again nonetheless!
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LibertyIsCalling would stay here again
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