This dispersed camping area requires an annual Arizona State Land Department permit, currently $15-20, and allows stays up to 14 days per year. Campers access the area via State Road 74 and New River Road, with hundreds of established sites spread across roughly 2,000-3,000 acres of desert terrain.
The further back campers venture from the main roads, the more space and quiet they find. Nomadic E. notes the area is "quiet, spacious, close to water, stores, lake pleasant." Wind can kick up dust, particularly during winter months when gusts reach 25-30 mph. AT&T provides reliable cell service throughout much of the area, allowing remote workers to maintain connectivity.
Big rigs navigate the terrain without issue, and the location puts campers within 15-20 minutes of groceries, fuel, and other services. Black Canyon City offers laundry facilities, while the nearby Shell station provides convenience items at premium prices. For more camping options in the region, campers can explore camping spots outside State Trust Land. Several reviewers mention security concerns and recommend locking up when leaving camp, though most report positive experiences in this expansive desert setting.
Description
Annual permit needed to recreate an AZ State Trust Lands.
Fee Info
Welcome to the Arizona State Land Department Online Recreational Permit Portal! Please review the following information below to determine which type of permit is right for you. This landing page also contains other helpful information about the Permit, as well as the basic responsibilities of the permittee(s). The Terms and Conditions at the bottom of the page must be agreed to by the permittee(s) before proceeding to the Permit web form.
Individual Permit: An Individual Permit is $15 and grants a single person access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix.
Family Permit: A Family Permit is $20 and grants a family unit (two adults and their children under 18 years of age) access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix.
Small-Group Permit: A Small-Group Permit is $15 and grants up to 19 people access to State Trust land locations for five consecutive days for certain types of non-commercial recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street, in Phoenix.
Large-Group Permit: A Large-group Permit is for a group larger than 20 people. Please submit a Public Inquiry
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Location
Dispersed CampingMaddock Road Dispersed - AZ State Trust Land is located in Arizona
Coordinates
33.819021 N
112.232252 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 55 usersLast on 4/3/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 93 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 55 usersLast on 4/3/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 93 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 18 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 58 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 41 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs from Lake Havasu City, AZ
