Lake Pleasant Dispersed

Bureau of Land ManagementFree CampingNear Phoenix, Arizona

Desert camping along the northern shoreline of Lake Pleasant, surrounded by saguaro-studded hills. Popular with anglers and kayakers. Spectacular sunsets over the water.

Coordinates

33.8720, -112.2700

Land Agency

Bureau of Land Management

Elevation

1,660 ft

Max Stay

14 days

Cell Service

weak

Water Available

No - pack all water

Access Notes

Accessible via Castle Hot Springs Road. 2WD fine in dry conditions. No shade structures or water on site.

Free Camping near Phoenix

Lake Pleasant Dispersed is one of the closest free dispersed camping options to Phoenix, Arizona. Located on Bureau of Land Management land at 1,660 feet elevation, this spot offers a no-cost alternative to developed campgrounds in the area. No reservation is required.

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