Gunsight Wash Dispersed Camping
BLM
Write a Review Highway 85 Why, AZ 85321 623-580-5500 520-258-7200 Official WebsiteGPS: 32.2395, -112.7508
Overview of Gunsight Wash Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Tin Tumbleweed on 2/15/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Travelingourdreams on 2/8/2018
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 1,771 ft / 539 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Gunsight Wash Dispersed Camping 36 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 3/4/2021
“Crowded up front but a good, clean location near Organ Pipe”
Reviewed 2/15/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Verizon speeds were highly variable and had issues with congestion at peak times. I got up to 50Mbps down to practically nothing. Similar upload speeds. AT&T was 31/3. Verizon speeds taken with a roof mounted Pepwave antenna. AT&T via phone. Cellular band locking would be important here. No issues with Starlink or solar given lack of t... more
Verizon speeds were highly variable and had issues with congestion at peak times. I got up to 50Mbps down to practically nothing. Similar upload speeds. AT&T was 31/3. Verizon speeds taken with a roof mounted Pepwave antenna. AT&T via phone. Cellular band locking would be important here. No issues with Starlink or solar given lack of tree cover.
This place was crowded when we arrived on a Monday morning. That being said, it's enormous with 50+ viable spots and big rig friendly. It can be a maze however and we ended up making it more difficult than it needed to be by playing dodge the bush. I'd recommend turning left (south) at 32.2394200, -112.7510417 (where the bulletin board sign is) then turning right (west) at 32.2381870, -112.7516234. If you keep going west, it's a straight shot without needing to dodge bushes and the farther down you go, the fewer the people. There were dozens of rigs up front and maybe a handful around a half mile down the road. If you don't go that way, be sure to scout given some washes and vegetation obstructions.
Noise levels were okay. There was road noise during the day and periodic jet noise from A-10 military planes. There were a couple of loud explosions as well, probably from the planes.
For the amount of people here, trash levels were low. It wasn't immaculate, but trash per camper was good. No trash cans on site, we used the national monument cans. Not a ton of squatter types.
No issues with security - there's enough other campers out here and there's a huge Border Patrol compound like 5 minutes away.
Propane is available 5 minutes away at the gas stations. Fresh/potable water and dump are available for $20 at the Sonoran Skies Campground or for $3 in Organ Pipe. Laundry is available at Coyote Howls Park (the eastern one), or a laundromat in Ajo.
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Tin Tumbleweed would stay here again
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“Great First Experience ”
Reviewed 3/1/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| RV Length: | 37' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This was our first time Boondocking We were a little skeptical staying out in the middle of the desert. Upon arriving & getting set up it didn’t take long to fall in love with the views & peacefulness. There were many others camping as well. We felt very safe. We visited Organ Pipe Cactus NM while there. We would stay again. We woul... more
This was our first time Boondocking We were a little skeptical staying out in the middle of the desert. Upon arriving & getting set up it didn’t take long to fall in love with the views & peacefulness. There were many others camping as well. We felt very safe. We visited Organ Pipe Cactus NM while there. We would stay again. We would highly recommend you experience this.
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camper-766249 would stay here again
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“Desert life at it's best. Close to Organ Pipe National Monument but not much else!”
Reviewed 2/15/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | Anywhere |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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We loved our time out here during early Feb 2023. Super easy to get into from the highway and so many places to choose from for rigs of all sizes. It felt like a community in the desert here. Lots of people walking dogs in the morning and evenings, riding their bikes during the day, and campfires in the evening. Only down... more
We loved our time out here during early Feb 2023.
Super easy to get into from the highway and so many places to choose from for rigs of all sizes. It felt like a community in the desert here.
Lots of people walking dogs in the morning and evenings, riding their bikes during the day, and campfires in the evening.
Only downside is if you don't like military planes flying around during the day into the evening around 8 ish this may not be your jam. If you are intrigued by what goes on definitely stay out past dark and watch the strange lights fill the sky as you hear the planes flying overhead.
Super safe place that we will definitely visit again to explore more of Organ Pipe National Landmark.
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Alternate Roads would stay here again
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“Great Place To Boondock With A Big Rig”
Reviewed 1/23/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 39' (Class A) |
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We were first time boondockers, and a little leery of jumping into the unknown. This is a great place to start, plenty of room. Stay on the main road if you can find it bc bushes will scratch. We had to go through some bushes bc someone was blocking the road with their camper, ugh. Big rigs might want to stay towards the front. Li... more
We were first time boondockers, and a little leery of jumping into the unknown. This is a great place to start, plenty of room. Stay on the main road if you can find it bc bushes will scratch. We had to go through some bushes bc someone was blocking the road with their camper, ugh. Big rigs might want to stay towards the front. Little road noise at night but not bad. Night sky was really something to see and Organ Pipe is just down the road. We felt very safe.
Cjonorcas would stay here again
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“Would camp here again”
Reviewed 3/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
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Other reviewers have pretty much said it all.
ERW would stay here again
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“Nice views ”
Reviewed 2/9/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stayed one night before venturing into Puerto Penasco. Lots of rigs here of various sizes but remains pretty quiet. Most spots are ample and appear to be fairly level. The road is hard to follow but honestly there’s lots of room to roam and park. Beautiful views.
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WeMuddsGo would stay here again
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“Great camp spot near Organ Pipe”
Reviewed 1/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This area has plenty of room and lots of nice flat spots to choose from. It’s about 30 mins from the Organ Pipe Cactus visitor center. There were a couple fire rings near the spot I chose, but I didn’t use them since it was raining. The area was also super clean. Road noise was minimal. Good Verizon signal.
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kaylalikesnature would stay here again
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“Amazing”
Reviewed 3/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | BLM |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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Great place with beautiful views, plenty of space, great sunsets. Cell service was super. Great location when visiting Organ Pipe National Monument. Clean laundromat in Ajo. Dump down the road at Coyote Howl Campground $12.00
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Whatrwewaiting4 would stay here again
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“Ample Room”
Reviewed 3/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We stayed here 3 nights with a 35' 5th wheel. Had ample space to navigate in with lots of parking spaces to choose from and be distanced from others. Clean, although people pipe trash near the entrance even though there is no onsite trash recepticle but at least not scattered throughout the area. Great location for visiting Organ Pipe ... more
We stayed here 3 nights with a 35' 5th wheel. Had ample space to navigate in with lots of parking spaces to choose from and be distanced from others. Clean, although people pipe trash near the entrance even though there is no onsite trash recepticle but at least not scattered throughout the area. Great location for visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Jim would stay here again
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“Nice desert landscape close to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument”
Reviewed 3/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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BLM land 2 miles south of Why, AZ. About 12 rigs here during our stay with room for plenty more. Roads go in all directions and you can venture as far as you want off the main road. It's easier for the big rigs at the front but you can navigate around the brush to get anywhere if you want. These are flat dirt roads and fairly easy to ... more
BLM land 2 miles south of Why, AZ. About 12 rigs here during our stay with room for plenty more. Roads go in all directions and you can venture as far as you want off the main road. It's easier for the big rigs at the front but you can navigate around the brush to get anywhere if you want. These are flat dirt roads and fairly easy to travel.
This is off the main road to the border about 25 miles south. There are warning signs about smuggling and illegal entry in the area but the border patrol is all over the place. We didn't have the slightest concern. We were able to get 9Mbps download with AT&T and 2Mbps with T-Mobile. Enough for streaming TV and cell calls.
One of the days we camped was quite windy. It is a very dusty area so that made it an inside day for us. We were also able to spot woodpeckers, doves, quail and other birds. Our night security camera picked up what may be a fox but hard to tell.
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Jason would stay here again
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