The best desert camping near Fort Mohave

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Camping in the desert near Fort Mohave means waking up to wide-open skies and the quiet hum of the Colorado River valley. You’ll find over 170 sites that put you right in the heart of rocky washes, saguaro stands, and endless red dirt trails. Average price per night hovers around $25, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Top picks include S.W.Eden Ranch (102 reviews), Magic in the Mohave (57 reviews), and Desert's Edge at Lake Havasu (44 reviews). Look for showers, campfires, and toilets at most sites. You’ll spot bighorn sheep on early hikes, catch a swim in the river, and spend your nights around the fire under a sky packed with stars.

88% (296)

Top-rated campgrounds

Taking a break on a nearby sandy point

3. Desert's Edge at Lake Havasu

99%
(48)
31mi from Fort Mohave · 1 site · RV · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Located just a few minutes from nearby Lake Havasu City, Desert's Edge is set on a one-acre parcel within the Mohave County community of Crystal Beach. The property has been graded and developed specifically with the RV campsites in mind. There is over 1/2 acre dedicated to the camping area, making Desert's Edge an excellent location for a private group gathering, or just one big campsite all to yourself. Learn more about this land: You're a couple of minutes from the Castle Rock Bay kayak launch and the beautiful backwaters of the Colorado River. You're just a few steps from the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge where you can enjoy hiking and sightseeing amongst the wild burros that call this place home. Guests will have immediate access to the Arizona Peace Trail and surrounding sand dunes for unlimited off-road fun. Relax in the country setting with horses as your closest neighbors. Wake to the sounds of roosters crowing along with a multitude of desert-dwelling birds. The night skies are perfect for stargazing as you sit beside the campfire. Desert's edge has a primary site reserved for a single RV, plus an adjacent second site that can be reserved when groups of family or friends with two RV's wish to camp side by side and share in the fun!
Pets
Campfires
Trash
from 
$65
 / night
Desert Style Living

8. Desert Style Living

91%
(16)
28mi from Fort Mohave · 13 sites · RVs · So Hi, AZ
Open flat land with some desert plants and cactus. Open fire pits with picnic tables for fun camping. Large pull thru spaces for a more open feeling. Close to BLM Land to ride your razors, or go to an open area to do some target shooting with your guns. Mountains to your reach, many gold mines to explore. 6 miles from Kingman or 20 miles to Laughlin Nv. 20 minutes to Oatman, an old gold mining town with wild donkey that roam the town. 2 miles to gas or convince stores. We are located in Golden Valley, a small recreation area for RVers and campers. Enjoy the flickering lights at night of Golden Valley, and look up to millions of stars. This place is a hidden secret to be explored!Learn more about this land:Stay on a beautiful two acre on our property. We will soon be putting septic and water on property you can run your quiet generators. Land is next to BLM land so the use of razors has 100s of acres of open land to ride on. Mountain views all around. Easy access in and out. Gun shooting area to practice at. Lots of Jack rabbits ,cotton tails, coyotes and cows. Close to shopping and gas approximately 2 miles from property. Closest neighbors are not too far away.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$15
 / night
Golden Paradise & AZ Stargazer

9. Golden Paradise & AZ Stargazer

24mi from Fort Mohave · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Yucca, AZ
Golden Paradise on Warm Springs Rd – Black Mountain, Mohave County, AZ 34°46'44"N 114°21'11"W Tucked away on the rugged slopes of Black Mountain, this private 5-acre escape offers true off-grid adventure! Wake up to panoramic desert views, explore natural washes and rocky trails, and try your luck at a chance to find gold in these historic hills! Perfect for campers, prospectors, stargazers, and those seeking peace under the wide Arizona sky. Easy access from Warm Springs Rd makes this a convenient yet wild spot to set up camp. Recommend 4x4 or AWD access is dirt rds. Currently, it's just land, bathroom & shower coming soon be safe in making a camp fires please make a pit, with the many rocks in on the property. Keep it clean, pick up after pets, beware there are coyotes and snakes. All yr around. Property 2 AZ Stargazer on BLM Rd (near Regal Rd) – Black Mountain, Mohave County, AZ 34°45'03"N 114°16'26"W Discover your own slice of the Arizona desert on this open, 5-acre property just off Regal Rd. Surrounded by BLM land and endless horizons, this is a camper’s dream for solitude, exploration, and adventure. With historic mining activity in the area, you might even find a few treasures while hiking the land. This site is ideal for tent camping, overlanding, or setting up your desert base camp under a million stars. See the Milky Way & shooting stars like never before, perfect for stargazer. Currently, just land, restroom and shower coming with electric. Keep camp fires in a pit made with rocks on property in campsite area. Be cautious of the hills on each site of Campsite. The best way to get to the middle of the campsite is from Regal Rd. Be cautious of wild life, coyotes and snakes are big don't leave trash, keep it clean, clean up after pets & yourself. Have fun, and be safe.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$18
 / night
San Padre - Beasley Ranch

15. San Padre - Beasley Ranch

37mi from Fort Mohave · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Address: 0 Unknown Rd, Topock, AZ 86436 The total lot size is 20 acres. Pretty flat land, mix of trees and shrubs. 25 minutes from Lake Havasu City, 45 minutes form Bullhead City. Link to land: https://app.landgate.com/app/land-app/property-reports/select-land?_gl=1*1heldz8*_gcl_au*NDIxODczMzA0LjE3MzE0NTI0NjQ.&PFL_SH=true&PFL_ASF=false&PFL_DP=11%2F12%2F2022,undefined&PFL_DC=11%2F12%2F2020,undefined&F_ELTLD=,&F_ELTLC=,&F_ELDLLD=segment&F_ELDLD=,&F_ELDLV=,&F_ELSD=NaN,NaN&F_DCD=,&F_FOPD=,&PFL_AC=NaN,NaN&F_SBAC=NaN,NaN&F_SCAP=NaN,NaN&F_SIR=NaN,NaN&F_SFIT=NaN,NaN&F_SPBI=NaN,NaN&F_SSREC=NaN,NaN&F_WBAC=NaN,NaN&F_WCAP=NaN,NaN&F_WSP=NaN,NaN&F_WFIT=NaN,NaN&F_WPBI=NaN,NaN&F_WSREC=NaN,NaN&F_CCFD=,&F_CCDC=,&F_CCCV=,&F_CCVD=,&F_CCHD=,&F_CCDP=,&PFL_AP=NaN,NaN&PFL_DOM=NaN,NaN&PFL_LE=agent,owner,government&PFL_LS=active&fs_atcStudies=CAISO%202026%20Summer%20Peak,ERCOT%202031%20Summer%20Peak,FRCC%202033%20Summer%20Peak,NEISO%202033%20Summer%20Peak,MISO%202033%20Summer%20Peak,NYISO%202033%20Summer%20Peak,PJM%202034%20Summer%20Peak,SERC%202032%20Summer%20Peak,SPP%202034%20Summer%20Peak,WECC%202033%20Summer%20Peak&F_RT=land,water&PFL_FT=For%20Sale&F_ML=e30%3D&search=22403053&resolution=1.057&center=%5B-12738202.253238672,4140524.137713127%5D&isLandowner=true&lat=34.827945504711515&lon=-114.42921776290027&mapId=listing&LF_CLR_STEP=select-land&LF_CLR_SP=1728262450,1776112784
Pets
from 
$32
 / night
Quiet Edge Oasis

17. Quiet Edge Oasis

26mi from Fort Mohave · 1 site · Tent, RV · Golden Valley, AZ
Discover the perfect camping retreat nestled in Arizona, boasting over 2.2 acres of expansive land ready for exploration and hiking. Ideally located near Kingman, Bullhead, and Laughlin, this serene getaway offers the unique blend of tranquility and excitement. Within driving distance, you'll find numerous casinos for entertainment, yet the property itself is a haven of peace. Despite recent infrastructure enhancements being in progress our rates remain focused solely on land use, ensuring an affordable escape. The property is conveniently situated close to rivers, offering a plethora of fun activities and tourist attractions. To ease navigation and ensure privacy, boundary poles mark the property lines, letting you fully immerse in nature's embrace. 35.279160,-114.317310 It’s the bottom right edge of the property and poles were placed to mark the land area. You enter Egar road from 68 and keep going up until you see Mancos drive , then you go left and arrive at the property( left is mancos drive ).
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
Rollo Ranch

20. Rollo Ranch

33mi from Fort Mohave · 12 sites · RVs · Chloride, AZ
Primitive camping! This 2 acre property is on flat, open, desert terrain and is accessed off road, so please be sure your RV or vehicle can drive off road. Located off I-40 ( old Route 66 ) in Holbrook, Arizona. No power, toilet, water, or sewage. You will need to drive ~1 mile or so off road to get to the provided coordinates.Just 49 miles away you have Castle Mountains National Park. You'll need a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle to get into this extremely remote national monument in the eastern Mojave Desert. Accessible only by dirt roads, Castle Mountains is surrounded on three sides by the Mojave National Preserve. It's the northernmost of the desert region's three new national monuments designated by the President in 2016. This park in northeastern San Bernardino County protects 20,920 acres, located between the interstates I−15 and I−40. There are no facilities, developed campgrounds, or established trails within the monument. Backcountry camping is allowed. Castle Peaks is one of the stars here—a cluster of imposing spires that climb skyward. The peaks are composed mainly of volcanic tuff, and the deep erosion of the rocks has created distinct, sharp summits. You're also rewarded for your efforts to get here by lush grasslands, Joshua tree forests, mountain vistas, and abundant wildlife. The rugged Mojave Desert is home to mountain lions, bighorn sheep, golden eagles, coyotes, and bobcats. Castle Mountains National Monument is always open, but the best times to come are spring and fall. March and April are peak times. The spring rains turn the desert into a carpet of vivid, vibrant wildflowers. Summers are very hot, with daytime temps in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pets
from 
$16
 / night

Camping in the desert near Fort Mohave means waking up to wide-open skies and the quiet hum of the Colorado River valley. You’ll find over 170 sites that put you right in the heart of rocky washes, saguaro stands, and endless red dirt trails. Average price per night hovers around $25, but you can snag a spot for as little as $10. Top picks include S.W.Eden Ranch (102 reviews), Magic in the Mohave (57 reviews), and Desert's Edge at Lake Havasu (44 reviews). Look for showers, campfires, and toilets at most sites. You’ll spot bighorn sheep on early hikes, catch a swim in the river, and spend your nights around the fire under a sky packed with stars.

88% (296)

Top-rated campgrounds

Taking a break on a nearby sandy point

3. Desert's Edge at Lake Havasu

99%
(48)
31mi from Fort Mohave · 1 site · RV · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Located just a few minutes from nearby Lake Havasu City, Desert's Edge is set on a one-acre parcel within the Mohave County community of Crystal Beach. The property has been graded and developed specifically with the RV campsites in mind. There is over 1/2 acre dedicated to the camping area, making Desert's Edge an excellent location for a private group gathering, or just one big campsite all to yourself. Learn more about this land: You're a couple of minutes from the Castle Rock Bay kayak launch and the beautiful backwaters of the Colorado River. You're just a few steps from the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge where you can enjoy hiking and sightseeing amongst the wild burros that call this place home. Guests will have immediate access to the Arizona Peace Trail and surrounding sand dunes for unlimited off-road fun. Relax in the country setting with horses as your closest neighbors. Wake to the sounds of roosters crowing along with a multitude of desert-dwelling birds. The night skies are perfect for stargazing as you sit beside the campfire. Desert's edge has a primary site reserved for a single RV, plus an adjacent second site that can be reserved when groups of family or friends with two RV's wish to camp side by side and share in the fun!
Pets
Campfires
Trash
from 
$65
 / night
Desert Style Living

8. Desert Style Living

91%
(16)
28mi from Fort Mohave · 13 sites · RVs · So Hi, AZ
Open flat land with some desert plants and cactus. Open fire pits with picnic tables for fun camping. Large pull thru spaces for a more open feeling. Close to BLM Land to ride your razors, or go to an open area to do some target shooting with your guns. Mountains to your reach, many gold mines to explore. 6 miles from Kingman or 20 miles to Laughlin Nv. 20 minutes to Oatman, an old gold mining town with wild donkey that roam the town. 2 miles to gas or convince stores. We are located in Golden Valley, a small recreation area for RVers and campers. Enjoy the flickering lights at night of Golden Valley, and look up to millions of stars. This place is a hidden secret to be explored!Learn more about this land:Stay on a beautiful two acre on our property. We will soon be putting septic and water on property you can run your quiet generators. Land is next to BLM land so the use of razors has 100s of acres of open land to ride on. Mountain views all around. Easy access in and out. Gun shooting area to practice at. Lots of Jack rabbits ,cotton tails, coyotes and cows. Close to shopping and gas approximately 2 miles from property. Closest neighbors are not too far away.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$15
 / night
Golden Paradise & AZ Stargazer

9. Golden Paradise & AZ Stargazer

24mi from Fort Mohave · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Yucca, AZ
Golden Paradise on Warm Springs Rd – Black Mountain, Mohave County, AZ 34°46'44"N 114°21'11"W Tucked away on the rugged slopes of Black Mountain, this private 5-acre escape offers true off-grid adventure! Wake up to panoramic desert views, explore natural washes and rocky trails, and try your luck at a chance to find gold in these historic hills! Perfect for campers, prospectors, stargazers, and those seeking peace under the wide Arizona sky. Easy access from Warm Springs Rd makes this a convenient yet wild spot to set up camp. Recommend 4x4 or AWD access is dirt rds. Currently, it's just land, bathroom & shower coming soon be safe in making a camp fires please make a pit, with the many rocks in on the property. Keep it clean, pick up after pets, beware there are coyotes and snakes. All yr around. Property 2 AZ Stargazer on BLM Rd (near Regal Rd) – Black Mountain, Mohave County, AZ 34°45'03"N 114°16'26"W Discover your own slice of the Arizona desert on this open, 5-acre property just off Regal Rd. Surrounded by BLM land and endless horizons, this is a camper’s dream for solitude, exploration, and adventure. With historic mining activity in the area, you might even find a few treasures while hiking the land. This site is ideal for tent camping, overlanding, or setting up your desert base camp under a million stars. See the Milky Way & shooting stars like never before, perfect for stargazer. Currently, just land, restroom and shower coming with electric. Keep camp fires in a pit made with rocks on property in campsite area. Be cautious of the hills on each site of Campsite. The best way to get to the middle of the campsite is from Regal Rd. Be cautious of wild life, coyotes and snakes are big don't leave trash, keep it clean, clean up after pets & yourself. Have fun, and be safe.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$18
 / night
San Padre - Beasley Ranch

15. San Padre - Beasley Ranch

37mi from Fort Mohave · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Address: 0 Unknown Rd, Topock, AZ 86436 The total lot size is 20 acres. Pretty flat land, mix of trees and shrubs. 25 minutes from Lake Havasu City, 45 minutes form Bullhead City. Link to land: https://app.landgate.com/app/land-app/property-reports/select-land?_gl=1*1heldz8*_gcl_au*NDIxODczMzA0LjE3MzE0NTI0NjQ.&PFL_SH=true&PFL_ASF=false&PFL_DP=11%2F12%2F2022,undefined&PFL_DC=11%2F12%2F2020,undefined&F_ELTLD=,&F_ELTLC=,&F_ELDLLD=segment&F_ELDLD=,&F_ELDLV=,&F_ELSD=NaN,NaN&F_DCD=,&F_FOPD=,&PFL_AC=NaN,NaN&F_SBAC=NaN,NaN&F_SCAP=NaN,NaN&F_SIR=NaN,NaN&F_SFIT=NaN,NaN&F_SPBI=NaN,NaN&F_SSREC=NaN,NaN&F_WBAC=NaN,NaN&F_WCAP=NaN,NaN&F_WSP=NaN,NaN&F_WFIT=NaN,NaN&F_WPBI=NaN,NaN&F_WSREC=NaN,NaN&F_CCFD=,&F_CCDC=,&F_CCCV=,&F_CCVD=,&F_CCHD=,&F_CCDP=,&PFL_AP=NaN,NaN&PFL_DOM=NaN,NaN&PFL_LE=agent,owner,government&PFL_LS=active&fs_atcStudies=CAISO%202026%20Summer%20Peak,ERCOT%202031%20Summer%20Peak,FRCC%202033%20Summer%20Peak,NEISO%202033%20Summer%20Peak,MISO%202033%20Summer%20Peak,NYISO%202033%20Summer%20Peak,PJM%202034%20Summer%20Peak,SERC%202032%20Summer%20Peak,SPP%202034%20Summer%20Peak,WECC%202033%20Summer%20Peak&F_RT=land,water&PFL_FT=For%20Sale&F_ML=e30%3D&search=22403053&resolution=1.057&center=%5B-12738202.253238672,4140524.137713127%5D&isLandowner=true&lat=34.827945504711515&lon=-114.42921776290027&mapId=listing&LF_CLR_STEP=select-land&LF_CLR_SP=1728262450,1776112784
Pets
from 
$32
 / night
Quiet Edge Oasis

17. Quiet Edge Oasis

26mi from Fort Mohave · 1 site · Tent, RV · Golden Valley, AZ
Discover the perfect camping retreat nestled in Arizona, boasting over 2.2 acres of expansive land ready for exploration and hiking. Ideally located near Kingman, Bullhead, and Laughlin, this serene getaway offers the unique blend of tranquility and excitement. Within driving distance, you'll find numerous casinos for entertainment, yet the property itself is a haven of peace. Despite recent infrastructure enhancements being in progress our rates remain focused solely on land use, ensuring an affordable escape. The property is conveniently situated close to rivers, offering a plethora of fun activities and tourist attractions. To ease navigation and ensure privacy, boundary poles mark the property lines, letting you fully immerse in nature's embrace. 35.279160,-114.317310 It’s the bottom right edge of the property and poles were placed to mark the land area. You enter Egar road from 68 and keep going up until you see Mancos drive , then you go left and arrive at the property( left is mancos drive ).
Pets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
Rollo Ranch

20. Rollo Ranch

33mi from Fort Mohave · 12 sites · RVs · Chloride, AZ
Primitive camping! This 2 acre property is on flat, open, desert terrain and is accessed off road, so please be sure your RV or vehicle can drive off road. Located off I-40 ( old Route 66 ) in Holbrook, Arizona. No power, toilet, water, or sewage. You will need to drive ~1 mile or so off road to get to the provided coordinates.Just 49 miles away you have Castle Mountains National Park. You'll need a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle to get into this extremely remote national monument in the eastern Mojave Desert. Accessible only by dirt roads, Castle Mountains is surrounded on three sides by the Mojave National Preserve. It's the northernmost of the desert region's three new national monuments designated by the President in 2016. This park in northeastern San Bernardino County protects 20,920 acres, located between the interstates I−15 and I−40. There are no facilities, developed campgrounds, or established trails within the monument. Backcountry camping is allowed. Castle Peaks is one of the stars here—a cluster of imposing spires that climb skyward. The peaks are composed mainly of volcanic tuff, and the deep erosion of the rocks has created distinct, sharp summits. You're also rewarded for your efforts to get here by lush grasslands, Joshua tree forests, mountain vistas, and abundant wildlife. The rugged Mojave Desert is home to mountain lions, bighorn sheep, golden eagles, coyotes, and bobcats. Castle Mountains National Monument is always open, but the best times to come are spring and fall. March and April are peak times. The spring rains turn the desert into a carpet of vivid, vibrant wildflowers. Summers are very hot, with daytime temps in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pets
from 
$16
 / night

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