The Steps Dispersed Camping
State Trust Land
Write a Review AZ-95 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 602-364-2753 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.3336, -114.136
Overview of The Steps Dispersed Camping
Permits available online via the Arizona State Land Department Recreational Permit Portal
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Alternate Roads on 2/15/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Bobt on 12/16/2019
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 656 ft / 199 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes







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Reviews of The Steps Dispersed Camping 20 people have reviewed this location.
“Great place to explore Colorado River, Parker, and Lake Havasu From”
Reviewed 2/15/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | Anywhere |
We stayed here for 4 nights in late January and early Feb 2023. Great spot to base out of to explore other areas. There were enough people around to feel safe yet not so many you felt crowded. We camped on the third "step" from the top with our 28 foot Airstream and had no trouble getting it up or down from there. We do re... more
We stayed here for 4 nights in late January and early Feb 2023. Great spot to base out of to explore other areas.
There were enough people around to feel safe yet not so many you felt crowded. We camped on the third "step" from the top with our 28 foot Airstream and had no trouble getting it up or down from there.
We do recommend getting out and scouting the route up if you are going to do it, because there were several paths that led up to the spot we wanted but only one was doable for our low clearance.
Be careful coming in off the highway, the drop off from the pavement to the dirt is substantial and probably the roughest part of the track back to the camping areas.
Had traffic noise from Hwy 95 during the day but it settled down nicely at night and the stars, full moon were amazing to view!
Alternate Roads would stay here again
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“Great Place”
Reviewed 1/7/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 8 |
This is the second time I have stayed here. There is plenty of room for many RV’s of every size. Hiking is here and easy to make it to the river. Nights are quiet do not worry about the highway.
camper-624969 would stay here again
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“Splendid BLM sites”
Reviewed 9/18/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | None |
The views are hard to beat. But it's dusty, hot, windy, and noisy, as Hwy 95 is really a race track. You really ought to buy an Arizona Trust family permit ($20 +$1 annually). Trash is accumulating here, and it's not things we campers can remove, really. Great stargazing, few bugs. Really good Verizon - 50 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up.... more
The views are hard to beat. But it's dusty, hot, windy, and noisy, as Hwy 95 is really a race track. You really ought to buy an Arizona Trust family permit ($20 +$1 annually). Trash is accumulating here, and it's not things we campers can remove, really.
Great stargazing, few bugs.
Really good Verizon - 50 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up. We got stuff done!
Recommend if you use USPS General Delivery for packages, you use the full street address like this:
% Lake Havasu City USPS General Delivery
1750 McCulloch Blvd N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(USPS doesn't like us using the street address for General Delivery, but if the company uses UPS or Fed Ex, they like to mess with USPS now, and will intentionally lose or delay your delivery for a week.)
This is a site enjoyed by ORVs, mostly side-by-sides, so dust and trash.
Mike and Maggie Brant would stay here again
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“This is Arizona Land Trust Permit required ”
Reviewed 2/11/2022
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 8 |
Two things first: 1:This “is” a permit site. It’s on Arizona Trust Land and your have to purchase a permit. It’s good for one year and it’s 15.00 for a single person or 20.00 for two or more. Other reviews on here say it’s free or nothing about it, so I thought was free and found out the hard way. The sign has been knocked down. 2:... more
Two things first:
1:This “is” a permit site. It’s on Arizona Trust Land and your have to purchase a permit. It’s good for one year and it’s 15.00 for a single person or 20.00 for two or more. Other reviews on here say it’s free or nothing about it, so I thought was free and found out the hard way. The sign has been knocked down.
2: Really pay attention to the GPS, because you will not see the entrance until your right up on it and have to turn very quickly making people behind you “not very happy”
This is a perfect place if you want to stay in between Parker and Lake Havasu City. The views are beautiful (except the big power lines)
Hiking and off road trails
Great cell coverage with both Verizon and ATT
Mousr would stay here again
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“Great spot if you climb up!!”
Reviewed 1/28/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
The upper steps are the best spot for view, seclusion and service. Ultimately it’s a big fancy parking lot with easy OHV trail access.
Not the greatest spot for peace and quite. Your also right next to high voltage power lines.
Make sure to get an Arizona Trust Land permit too.
zoo plus two would stay here again
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“Good stop on the way through Lake Havasu”
Reviewed 5/21/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | NA |
Needed a quick overnight coming from Tucson to Nor Cal. Wanted to not go anywhere near LA and spotted this place on the way heading south.
Easy on/off access. Didn’t get a permit. Fingers crossed only staying the night. Saw only one other large MH here.
3 bars ATT LTE.
HowlinWindWalkr would stay here again
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“Lots of room!”
Reviewed 2/25/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 0 |
This is a great spot for Boondocking. Massive terraces step up the mountain out of sight. Easy-on/easy-off as long as you know where the exit is.
Watch for the High-Voltage lines crossing over the highway.
Jeff would stay here again
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“Great!”
Reviewed 2/1/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Site Number: | N/A |
Kinda can’t go wrong with any of these boondocking sites along road to Havasu. All easy access and plenty of room so take ur pick. This spot was nice because if u can get up to some of the higher sites you have nice little view of water. Yes little sketchy getting up there to some spots - but we got to great spot about halfway up wit... more
Kinda can’t go wrong with any of these boondocking sites along road to Havasu. All easy access and plenty of room so take ur pick. This spot was nice because if u can get up to some of the higher sites you have nice little view of water. Yes little sketchy getting up there to some spots - but we got to great spot about halfway up with a 1985 Airstream motorhome! Totally doable - just scout best route beforehand. Did not obtain permit and didn’t really see anyone enforcing it. If we did again I would choose one of the other boondocking sites closer to the main Havasu area where bridge is etc - just for convenience. And def be careful entering and exiting any of the boondocking spots - speed limit on road is 65+ and people behind you are NOT expecting you to stop and take a turn off.
Had little fun trying to find our spot in the dark after a night out in Havasu....Haha! Take note of gps coordinates!
Catching Air would stay here again
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“Cool place ”
Reviewed 1/16/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 0 |
Large area with easy access to start.if you are looking for more secluded sites they are plentiful but pick your trail carefully . We have a Class A 30ft had no difficulty in the lower areas .. we have e bikes with fat tires which made the trails do able
Baggy would stay here again
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“Adequate and Convenient”
Reviewed 4/13/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
There are plenty of places to set up camp right off of US95, but if you want to stay for more than a night or two and don’t mind a bumpy ride, setting up on one of the terraces/steps further away from the road would make the stay here more pleasant. The higher you go, the better the views. 4WD roads for ATVs or mountain bikes. Short dr... more
There are plenty of places to set up camp right off of US95, but if you want to stay for more than a night or two and don’t mind a bumpy ride, setting up on one of the terraces/steps further away from the road would make the stay here more pleasant. The higher you go, the better the views. 4WD roads for ATVs or mountain bikes. Short drives Lake Havasu City and to day-use sites on Lake Havasu, Bill Williams NWR, etc.
OGGWild would stay here again
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noted 1/22/2020
AZ State lands: "Recreational camping is limited to no more than 14 days per year."
Seems like they should allow more for all that land, but that is what the state permit rules say. It seems likely that people will violate this rule. Don't know how well this rule is enforced.
https://land.az.gov/recreational-permit-terms-and-conditions
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