Free dry camping area (AKA boondocking) in the Kofa NWR. Camping area is at the bottom of Crystal Hill. No amenities!

Crystal Hill has just that, crystals! You are allowed to collect the quartz crystals without the aid of tools. No digging!

I wouldn’t suggest camping here if there is rain forecast. The camping area is next to a large wash that looks like it sees a lot of water.

We camped here in our 28ft truck camper in March of ’09. There should be plenty of room for all sizes though. No sprint cellular signal There was only one other camper here when we stayed. While we were there, the painted lady butterflies were migrating to Mexico. We saw hundreds of them.

Recreational (noncommerical) rockhounding is permitted only in the designated area known as Crystal Hill. On the remainder of the Kofa NWR, rock or mineral collecting is prohibited.

General Camping Rules at KofA:
Camping is permitted. Visitors may select their own campsites; however, applicable state law prohibits camping within 1/4 mile of water holes. Vehicles must remain within 100 feet of designated roads. Backpackers may camp anywhere beyond the 100 feet limit, keeping in mind the location of waterholes. All camping is limited to 14 days during any 12-month period.

Directions:
Approximately 8 miles south of Quartzsite. Between Yuma and Quartzsite, Arizona on Hwy 95 @ milepost 95. You will see the sign for Crystal Hill. Once you do, take the dirt road east for three miles. You will come to an information board. Go three more miles on the same road. Crystal hill will be on your left.

Susanna Henry (Refuge Manager)
Mitch Ellis (Complex Manager)
9300 E. 28th Street, Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone: 928/783-7861
Fax: 928/783-8611

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