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La Posa OHV Routes
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Quartzsite, Hi Jolly Campground, Dome Rock Campground, Sugarloaf Peak, La Cholla Mountain, Middle Camp Mountain, Scaddan Wash Campground, Sonoran Desert, Plomosa Road Campground, Arizona Peace Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This popular winter destination offers hundreds of miles of marked desert roads and trails on BLM land that are open to motorized use. Most trails are wide enough to accommodate even the widest ATVs and UTVs, plus the terrain is generally hard packed and rated as mostly easy. The trails are marked and many form long loops that lead to abandoned mines, cabins, mills and scenic overlooks.
The trails are open year-round but summer months are extremely hot, making daytime temps reach over 100F. The nearby town of Quartzsite offers numerous RV campgrounds, restaurants, laundromats, grocery stores and gasoline stations.
The area offers several popular boondock campgrounds which can accommodate large sized RVs. There is no fee charged to camp at most locations but stays are limited to 14 days and there are no services.
This area has four designated long term visitor areas (LTVA's) that cater to campers who want to stay for a longer period of time. All four LTVA's are located near Quartzsite off Hwy 95 (La Posa West, La Posa North, La Posa Tyson Wash and La Posa South). There are no services at the north, west or Tyson Wash except for garbage removal but La Posa South offers an RV dump station, eight water spigots (non-potable), vault toilets plus five large garbage dumpsters. A permit is required to use the La Posa South amenities or if camping at any of the LTVA's. The permit can be purchased online or onsite at one of the ranger stations. Permits are available for 14 days or for the season (September 15 through April 15).
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | AZGFD sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round but best time to visit is October through March. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | All non-residents must purchase an Arizona OHV decal. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | Whip Flags Recommended For Safety |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 11,400 acres (18 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 750 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 1000 to 1200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | None | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards not marked) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (E) | Loves Travel Station (928) 927-8570 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (E) | Loves Travel Station (928) 927-8570 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (928) 317-3200 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Desert Gardens RV Park (928) 927-6361 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | La Posa Long Term Visitor Area (928) 317-3200 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (E) | Roadrunner Market (928) 927-6326 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | Fee charged to camp at La Posa Long Term Visitor Areas - exact change or check only. 14 day pass - $40; 7 months (valid Sept 15 through April 15) $180. For details call (928) 317-3200. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Quartzsite, AZ | ||
| Address | US-95, Quartzsite, AZ 85346 | ||
| From: Ehrenberg, AZ
For Dome Rock Campground: 1) Take I-10 East to Exit 11 2) Continue straight past stop sign onto Frontage Road/Dome Rock Road, continue 1.6 miles 3) Campground entrance is on the right (south). For Scaddan Wash Campground: 4) Continue east past Dome Rock Campground about 10 miles 5) Campground entrance is on the right (south). For Hi Jolly Campground: 7) Continue east past Dome Rock Campground about 4 miles 8) Turn left (north) onto Central Blvd, continue 3.4 miles (road changes go Hwy 95) 9) Turn right (east) at Mile Marker 12/BLM Road 244, follow toward campground entrance. For BLM Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA): 10) From I-10 East take Exit 17 11) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp, continue about 1 block 12) Turn left (east) onto Kuehn Street, continue 1.5 miles 13) Turn right (south) onto Hwy 95, continue about 1/2 mile 14) La Posa North is on the left, La Posa West is on the right. For La Posa South continue about 2 miles south. Entrance is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365 (928) 317-3200 emailblm_az_yfoweb@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Arizona State Parks (602) 542-6942 (602) 542-2146 mrogers@azstateparks.gov meberhart@azstateparks.gov azstateparks.com |
| Comment | Arizona State Parks OHV Sticker Info |
La Posa Trail Photo
The trails have great scenery and most are wide enough to handle all vehicle types including 4x4s and wide UTVs.
La Posa Trail Photo
There are numerous trail points with abandoned dwellings, mines and other interesting things to see.
La Posa Trail Photo
It is possible to do a number of large loops without having to repeat any trails.
La Posa Trail Photo
You can find some fun trails that follow the wash and traverse small canyons.
La Posa Trail Photo
There is a lot of wide open space and you can camp anywhere inside the LTVA.
La Posa Trail Photo
You may encounter others on the trail during the busier winter season, but everyone is laid back and not in a hurry.
La Posa Trail Photo
The whole place has a great backdrop and there is a beautiful new sunset every night.
La Posa Trail Photo
This might be a typical boondock camping opportunity near the trail. Flat, small rocks, plenty of space to maneuver.
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