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BackCountry Camp

Hosted by Michael · Chloride, Arizona

12 guests max

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Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

True Remoteness Feels far away without being impossible to reach. Perfect for unplugging and resetting. Adventure-Ready Terrain Dirt bike riding Off-road exploration Overlanding routes Endless walking and wandering Mental Reset Zone Ideal for meditation, writing, and reflection No campground chatter, no schedules Primitive & Flexible Camping Tents Vans Truck campers Minimalist RVs Pet-Friendly Space Dogs love the freedom Plenty of room to roam responsibly Backcountry Camp offers primitive desert camping near Lake Mojave with wide-open space, incredible stargazing, and a true off-grid experience. It’s ideal for hikers, dirt bike riders, overlanders, and campers seeking privacy, silence, and authentic backcountry vibes—while still close enough for lake days and supply runs. This is true backcountry-style camping: wide, untamed land with sweeping desert views, open skies, and a deep sense of space that makes everything slow down. Days are made for exploring on foot, hiking desert terrain, dirt bike and off-road riding, and wandering quiet washes that feel untouched. The land is open and forgiving, ideal for overland rigs, vans, dirt bikes, and minimalist campers who want room to move and breathe. When night falls, the desert really shows off. Stargazing here is unreal—no city glow, no campground lights, just stars stacked on stars and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. Campfires (when legal) bring warmth and stillness, and the silence feels intentional, not empty. You’re close to Lake Mojave for daytime adventures like fishing, boating, or swimming, yet far enough away to feel completely disconnected from crowds and noise. Laughlin is within reach for supplies, but Backcountry Camp stays firmly rooted in solitude. This is a place for people who want space, quiet, and authenticity—no amenities, no distractions, just land and sky.This is true backcountry-style camping: wide, untamed land with sweeping desert views, open skies, and a deep sense of space that makes everything slow down. Days are made for exploring on foot, hiking desert terrain, dirt bike and off-road riding, and wandering quiet washes that feel untouched. The land is open and forgiving, ideal for overland rigs, vans, dirt bikes, and minimalist campers who want room to move and breathe. When night falls, the desert really shows off. Stargazing here is unreal—no city glow, no campground lights, just stars stacked on stars and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. Campfires (when legal) bring warmth and stillness, and the silence feels intentional, not empty. You’re close to Lake Mojave for daytime adventures like fishing, boating, or swimming, yet far enough away to feel completely disconnected from crowds and noise. Laughlin is within reach for supplies, but Backcountry Camp stays firmly rooted in solitude. This is a place for people who want space, quiet, and authenticity—no amenities, no distractions, just land and sky. True Remoteness • Feels far away without being impossible to reach • Perfect for unplugging and resetting Adventure-Ready Terrain • Dirt bike riding • Off-road exploration • Overlanding routes • Endless walking and wandering 🧘 Mental Reset Zone • Ideal for meditation, writing, and reflection • No campground chatter, no schedules 🚐 Primitive & Flexible Camping • Great for: • Tents • Vans • Truck campers • Minimalist RVs 🐕 Pet-Friendly Space • Dogs love the freedom • Plenty of room to roam responsibly

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 40 feet allowed

4x4 recommended

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, pop-up campers, class B RVs, and campervans

Pull-through site

Camp is mostly on a hill.

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No cars, truck campers, rooftop tents, class A RVs, class C RVs, fifth wheels, and toy haulers

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

4WD recommended

A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for best access.

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

12 guests max

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash

No campfires

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from river or stream, purify from lake or pond

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Super Strict (no refunds)

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 4 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

RV/tent sites

1 site

BackCountry Camp

RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 40 ft

This is true backcountry-style camping: wide, untamed land with sweeping desert views, open skies, and a deep sense of space that makes everything slow down. Days are made for exploring on foot, hiking desert terrain, dirt bike and off-road riding, and wandering quiet washes that feel untouched. The land is open and forgiving, ideal for overland rigs, vans, dirt bikes, and minimalist campers who want room to move and breathe. When night falls, the desert really shows off. Stargazing here is unreal—no city glow, no campground lights, just stars stacked on stars and the Milky Way stretching across the sky. Campfires (when legal) bring warmth and stillness, and the silence feels intentional, not empty. You’re close to Lake Mojave for daytime adventures like fishing, boating, or swimming, yet far enough away to feel completely disconnected from crowds and noise. Laughlin is within reach for supplies, but Backcountry Camp stays firmly rooted in solitude. This is a place for people who want space, quiet, and authenticity—no amenities, no distractions, just land and sky. True Remoteness • Feels far away without being impossible to reach • Perfect for unplugging and resetting Adventure-Ready Terrain • Dirt bike riding • Off-road exploration • Overlanding routes • Endless walking and wandering 🧘 Mental Reset Zone • Ideal for meditation, writing, and reflection • No campground chatter, no schedules 🚐 Primitive & Flexible Camping • Great for: • Tents • Vans • Truck campers • Minimalist RVs 🐕 Pet-Friendly Space • Dogs love the freedom • Plenty of room to roam responsibly

4WD recommended

No campfires

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

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Location

Chloride, Mohave County, Arizona, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Michael K.

Joined in December 2025

BackCountry Camp

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