Saddle Mountain Dispersed Camping
BLM
Write a Review West Courthouse Road Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-580-5500 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.464, -113.0366
Overview of Saddle Mountain Dispersed Camping
Approximate location. Many sites for primitive camping off W. Courthouse Rd. and W. Salome Rd. Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Mike on 3/28/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet
Reported by MarcusJolaine on 2/16/2016
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 1,246 ft / 379 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Saddle Mountain Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 623-580-5500
fern56x asked on 12/9/2020
Can a street motorcycle get a decent ways (less is better) to campsites?
Ginagen asked on 7/4/2021
I have a Toyota Yaris. Will it be able to safely get in to the Saddle Mountain dispersed campsites?
Jay asked on 11/19/2020
Is Saddle Mountain crowded in January? Would it be difficult to find a truck camping site?
Jackson asked on 11/18/2020
A few fire rings noted in the pictures....campfires allowed? Thanks!
Reviews of Saddle Mountain Dispersed Camping 101 people have reviewed this location.
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“Quiet Desert Camping in Late November ”
Reviewed 11/28/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 28' (Class A) |
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Came to look for fire agates and stayed awhile. Roads just fine if you go slow. I snuck my 31ft older class A in without any trouble. Wonderful views, excellent hiking, fire rings bring your own wood), quiet. Maybe six rigs here spread out over miles.
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2hsprn would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nothing short of a blessing”
Reviewed 11/13/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
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Found this place by pure accident. On our way to another location and had 3 to choose from. Found this one on YouTube review and boy am I glad we did. After coming down W. Salome Hwy, go west at the W. Courthouse Rd. Start looking to your left. Lots of inlet roads that lead you onto the BLM. I stayed here on route 8209 right up... more
Found this place by pure accident. On our way to another location and had 3 to choose from. Found this one on YouTube review and boy am I glad we did.
After coming down W. Salome Hwy, go west at the W. Courthouse Rd. Start looking to your left. Lots of inlet roads that lead you onto the BLM. I stayed here on route 8209 right up by the wash. I was pulling a 27' travel trailer with a F250 F X4 and had no trouble. The roads in are quite rocky. Just take your time. Any size rig is good to a point. That point is beyond the washes otherwise you're fine.
Beautiful views and starie, starie nights. Some of the most breathtaking sunsets I've ever seen.
Okay Verizon cell signal 2 to 3 bars 4G but no TV reception. No big loss there.
Access to fuel, propane, water, ice and stores is a quick 15 minute drive to Wintersburg General Store and the local Dollar General. The folks there are super friendly and will let you top off your water for free. Just return the favor and stop in and buy something. Not a requirement just a common courtesy.
No matter how we try, some folks just will not clean up their trash. Nuff said.
Would love to stay here again.
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This is unbelievable would stay here again
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“This is a hard one to beat.”
Reviewed 11/13/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
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Arrived on a Tuesday in hopes of beating the weekend warriors to some of the better spots. When we arrived we were quite surprised by the large number of inlets to get on the BLM. As you travel W on W Courthouse Rd., after about a quarter mile after the split off of W. Salome Hwy, you will find a the beginning of all of the access ro... more
Arrived on a Tuesday in hopes of beating the weekend warriors to some of the better spots. When we arrived we were quite surprised by the large number of inlets to get on the BLM. As you travel W on W Courthouse Rd., after about a quarter mile after the split off of W. Salome Hwy, you will find a the beginning of all of the access roads onto the BLM. The ease of access will vary from no problem to not for the faint of heart. There are rough roads that will take you to the simple turnouts to the very base of the mountain and even beyond if you have the spirit and the vehicle for it.
The spot we chose was right along side a wash. If there came a nasty rain storm I can imagine it could be problematic but even though there were signs of semi recent flooding activity, I felt safe and far enough away to stay dry.
Hiking to the base of the mountain is a fairly short distance and I would rate it as easy for just about anyone to accomplish. Once you get to the base, if you decide to go further, that will prove to be much more challenging but clearly not impossible. Your stay is limited to 14 days per typical BLM rules but I have to say we were never visited by anyone so I'm not sure how you couldn't stay a bit longer if you were so inclined.
The night sky is dazzling with all of the stars and some of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen.
There was the occasional OHV that would come by on the way to the base of the mountain but everyone was very respectful and passed at a slower pace in an effort to keep down the dust. I simply loved the solitude here and yet it was a quick 20 minute drive (12 miles) to get to the Winterburg General Store and the Dollar General. The General Store is a great place to top off your potable water tanks (free), get propane, fuel, ice and drop off your trash. The folks there are very friendly and helpful so if you are going to partake in the freebies, please stop in and buy something as well. They have the best ice for your fountain drink in the land.
Cell service was decent with 2 to 3 bars 4G unboosted Verizon. No TV signal but then that's kinda the idea right?
I think any size rig can find a suitable place to stay, just know not ALL spaces are good for all sizes.
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This is unbelievable would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Big Rigs Beware!!”
Reviewed 11/3/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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The Campendium map link sent me to Saddle Mountain BLM but there is also a Saddle Mountain Dispersed Camping BLM which is much better for larger rigs! We didn’t discover this until a few days after we arrived. Most other access locations are rough & rocky! But the better location is easier access farther into the BLM. We noticed the fl... more
The Campendium map link sent me to Saddle Mountain BLM but there is also a Saddle Mountain Dispersed Camping BLM which is much better for larger rigs! We didn’t discover this until a few days after we arrived. Most other access locations are rough & rocky! But the better location is easier access farther into the BLM. We noticed the flys but it wasn’t unbearable. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets!
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LoftisPartyofSix - weROAM would stay here again
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“Beautiful spot!- couldn’t handle all the flys!”
Reviewed 10/25/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Great views- great cell reception - close to the main road and easy access!- but the flys drove me nuts.- had to leave.
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Saddle Mountain: It used to be fantastic”
Reviewed 10/12/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a great spot to camp in an RV that you can button up. I have been staying here for a number of years, and have been surprised at the amount of flies that have been here the last few years.The area has fantastic access to I-10. It is about 50 miles from Phoenix. The roads to camping area a bit rough, but passable for most RVs.... more
This is a great spot to camp in an RV that you can button up. I have been staying here for a number of years, and have been surprised at the amount of flies that have been here the last few years.The area has fantastic access to I-10. It is about 50 miles from Phoenix. The roads to camping area a bit rough, but passable for most RVs. The big change is the flies. The big change is reported to be a nearby family farm. Allegedly, this farm in nearby Tonopah, has an incredible odor that attracts flies. If I stay here in the future, I will keep the trailer closed, and enter and exit only sporadically.
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BillyJax would stay here again
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“Easy to get here from I10”
Reviewed 6/8/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 5' (Teardrop Trailer) |
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Very quiet, nice flat spots, fire pits (rock rings), very few people, my new go to for quick weekend overnight.
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“Nice Mountain Scenery”
Reviewed 4/2/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The road leading to the dispersed campsites is in good shape and there weren’t that many people camping there when we did. Primitive camping, very good Verizon cell service. Gorgeous AZ sunset and sunrise over the mountains. We only stayed for about 12 hours on our way to Phoenix but we enjoyed it for its peace and quiet.
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BackcountryCookes would stay here again
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“Amazing views”
Reviewed 3/21/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We stayed here over the weekend. We got our rv back up against the mountain. Excellent hiking. There were a lot of flies as others have said, but they weren’t a bother. If we left the rv door open they came inside, but weren’t much worse than camping other places. Once you bring it food flies are inevitable anywhere. Good open space, t... more
We stayed here over the weekend. We got our rv back up against the mountain. Excellent hiking. There were a lot of flies as others have said, but they weren’t a bother. If we left the rv door open they came inside, but weren’t much worse than camping other places. Once you bring it food flies are inevitable anywhere. Good open space, the next closest unit to us was a couple hundred yards. Brought our kids and dogs and we all had a blast. The convenience stores are close if you need something. Overall, awesome boondock spot, close to Phoenix, and really not as busy as I thought it would be for a weekend around spring break.
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The Mulligans would stay here again
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“Beautiful, absolutely beautiful but”
Reviewed 3/21/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Stayed Mar 20, 2019. As others mentioned, the flies are numerous to say the least. I talked to other people who have stayed here and they said that it was not bad. Not sure why there are so many flies now. Will definitely come back and check it out. There are rattlers out - it's that time of year. Gorgeous scenery. Very clean. No flu... more
Stayed Mar 20, 2019. As others mentioned, the flies are numerous to say the least. I talked to other people who have stayed here and they said that it was not bad. Not sure why there are so many flies now. Will definitely come back and check it out. There are rattlers out - it's that time of year. Gorgeous scenery. Very clean. No flues in evening and early
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Linda and John would stay here again
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