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Scaddan Wash

The rough pavement on Dome Rock Road gives way to dirt tracks that lead deeper into this sprawling BLM dispersed camping area. Campers access Scaddan Wash via Riggles Road from Interstate 10, then navigate increasingly deteriorated pavement that forces most visitors to drive on the shoulder instead. The area extends for miles along dirt roads, with the most remote sites requiring a drive of several miles from the main road.

Traffic noise from I-10 reaches sites closest to the highway, but campers willing to venture further back find considerably more isolation. Dee S. notes that "if you want peace and quiet (no highway traffic noise) you need to continue down the horrible crumbled pavement on Dome Rock Road." Mitchell Mine Road provides access to the more secluded areas, where campers can position themselves hundreds of feet from the main dirt track.

Cell service remains strong throughout the area across multiple carriers, though network congestion increases during Quartzsite's busy winter season. The desert terrain offers mountain views and existing fire pits at some sites. Several reviewers mention cleanup issues, with scattered trash in some areas. For additional camping options, visitors can explore campgrounds around Quartzsite or the nearby Quartzsite BLM land.

The 14-day limit applies year-round, with a camp host stationed near the entrance during peak season.

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Location

Dispersed Camping

Scaddan Wash is located in Arizona

Coordinates

33.66425317 N
114.18350736 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 33 users
Last on 4/3/26
Verizon5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 57 users
Last on 4/3/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 5 users
Last on 4/3/26

Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 33 users
Last on 4/3/26
Verizon5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 57 users
Last on 4/3/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 5 users
Last on 4/3/26

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park 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

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.

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Contact

General Info

+19283173200

Reservations

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Drive Time

1 hr 20 min from Yuma, AZ
1 hr 24 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
1 hr 47 min from Phoenix, AZ
1 hr 57 min from El Centro, CA

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8 Reviews

Visitors often highlighted the huge BLM area with level sites and mountain views near Quartzsite. Many mentioned highway noise near the entrance, but camping further back provides quiet spaces. No amenities available, though town access is convenient.

Elaine D.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 2, 2026

Beauty AND Affordability !

This is my first year in Quartzsite. The RV show ended last week so the crowds have thinned out a bit. The desert offers beautiful views and free parking. Everything you need can be found close-by. I will definitely come back! PLEASE clean up after yourselves when you visit.

SiteSkaddan Wash

Month of VisitJanuary

Kathy B.

Legend

Reviewed Mar. 27, 2025

Great choice near Quartzsite

I've camped here a few times when coming to Quartzsite. Easy access. Lots of space. Good people. Amazing sunsets.

Month of VisitFebruary

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ken

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 30, 2025

Great remote spot

Easy access road in. Found a shady spot with a fire pit. Beautiful views of mountains and cactus.

Sitenear entrance

Month of VisitJanuary

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douglas A.

Traveler

Reviewed Feb. 4, 2023

Nice..simple..eady

Nice easy access. Quiet private..free.

Siteopen area

Month of VisitFebruary

Gretchen P.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 24, 2022

Easy to stop for a night

You literally drive off the highway, make a few turns, and then park wherever. It was incredibly windy when we stopped and there isn’t much vegetation to help block. Some trash was around too. They said there was a host but he was off duty when we got there so we parked and slept. There are big gas stations at the exit.

Month of VisitFebruary

Dee S.

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 18, 2021

Quartzsite Scaddan Wash BLM

We camped in Scaddan Wash area near Quartzsite AZ a couple times, once in late December 2020 and then again in late January into early February 2021. This is a HUGE BLM area. Many people camp in the most accessible areas right off the road, which is not desirable in my opinion because you can hear the traffic on I-10. You get to the area via Riggles Rd, the eastern most Quartzsite exit. You go south by crossing over I-10 then turning left (east) onto Dome Rock Rd. (You can also get to the area from the western Quartzsite exit near Love's by taking Dome Rock Rd. east from there.) Once you get around a big curve in the road after which you will be running parallel to I-10 on your left the pavement becomes absolutely TERRIBLE. The BLM camp host station for Scaddan Wash is very close on the right side of the road. However if you want peace and quiet (no highway traffic noise) you need to continue down the horrible crumbled pavement on Dome Rock Rd. (Most people especially if you're towing a trailer will drive on the dirt shoulder of the road instead. It's bumpy too but not as bad as staying on the pavement.) You continue until the road ends where there's a sign then you turn right unto a dirt road (Mitchell Mine Rd.) . You can follow that dirt road back as far as you wish. We went back to a directional sign (at least a mile or two) and then turned right onto one of the side areas and drove back several hundred feet away from the dirt road.

I was camping there with a friend when my brother arrived on Christmas day (I hadn't seen him in at least 11 years so it was a special gift.) We camped together (while still social distancing in the era of Covid-19 for a few days. There wasn't anyone close by. There were a few other campers hundreds of feet way. It was really nice. We had reasonable internet and no trouble with phone service.

Month of VisitDecember

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Tom&Lori G.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 11, 2021

Wide Open Area!

Scaddan Wash is a 14 day camping area with NO amenities. Very close to town for everything you need though. Road noise from I-8 at all times, but after a few days it becomes background noise. :) Beautiful sunsets and sunrises if you get up early! Pretty level area too. Good cell for Verizon, ATT and TMobile although the more people the more the towers in Quartzsite become congested and in time it will slow down service.

Month of VisitJanuary

Berton M.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2020

Quartzsite Camping

Scaddam Wash is a nice spot to camp while transiting to California or Arizona. It's located along the freeway so you will hear traffic noise but have good cell phone reception. Beware that the road leading into the wash is rough and not maintained. Most people now just drive on the side of the road which provides a smoother ride.

There's a sign at the entrance that list a few of the rules of the area. There's a time limit on how many days you can stay; I think its 14 but not sure.

In Jan-March there are plenty of RV and Van gatherings in Quartzside. The closer to the freeway you are the more people you will encounter camping. The further you are the less people. Choose what's best for you.

Cell Service: Great