Wellton Canal State Land Trust | Informal Campsite

January 19th, 2024 by sarawinsteadfry

Quite nice and simple. I'm really enamored with state trust land. my permit was affordable and gives us great access to convenient places like this. 3 to 4 vars with Verizon, easy access off I8, and a simple way to meet our needs for 1 night.

February 27th, 2023 by info

30 rigs but room for 30 more. wide open area as described. 3 bars

February 27th, 2023 by Butch

This 65 acre square lot is apparently a rather recent development of the state land management because Google maps does not show any rigs anywhere in the area in street view (copyright 2007). It's late February 2023 and I pulled in on a Sunday afternoon to find about three or four dozen rigs scattered all over the area. A couple seem to be uninhabited and abandoned. There was very little action at any of the other rigs, no kids, no dogs, but I did hear a generator yesterday evening and I've seen just a couple hikers and bikers. Multiple ATVs and UTVs have buzzed around the area which is not as dusty as many other Arizona desert areas. The ground is flat, firm, hard packed, so there is very little chance of getting stuck. Welton is 2 miles up the paved road where you will find gas stations, grocery stores, fast food and a big hotel. Views are not too impressive with mountains all around on the horizon. Some road noise from the nearby county roads but I-8 is far enough away not to be a nuisance. Seems very safe with very little foot traffic nearby. There is a sign near the entrance that says no trespassing: Arizona state trust land permit required. This permit is very easy to order online for $15 and they will email you a digital image of your permit. You are supposed to have a printed copy on display in your vehicle, however I merely have the digital image to show any authorities who might ask. This permit is good for 14 nights of camping on Arizona state trust land for one year. I have never seen anybody checking for permits but I have seen several border patrol vehicles drive past.

April 2nd, 2022 by Beverly Rolfsness

easy access. sand with a few shrubs and some fire rings. be careful to avoid loose sand areas so you don't get bogged down. need permit. good Verizon service. can see a dozen or so rigs in the area.

January 31st, 2022 by ByChance

Nice area along the canal. State trust land that requires a permit. No amenities. Good cell signal. Sandy but ok near the established tracks. About 20 RVs here tonight.