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Gunsight Wash

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Gunsight Wash is a BLM campground near Ajo, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Ajo, Arizona

Managed by
BLM
Cell service
Good

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

No potable water and no toilets.

Rules

Stay limit
Not to exceed 14 days within a 28-consecutive-day period

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported
Good
Elevation
1,797 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Gunsight Wash is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Gunsight Wash?
No. Gunsight Wash is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Gunsight Wash?
Camping at Gunsight Wash is free.
Is there drinking water at Gunsight Wash?
No. Gunsight Wash has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Gunsight Wash open?
Gunsight Wash is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Gunsight Wash?
The stay limit at Gunsight Wash is Not to exceed 14 days within a 28-consecutive-day period.
Is there cell service at Gunsight Wash?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T at Gunsight Wash. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Gunsight Wash?
Gunsight Wash is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Gunsight Wash

Reservable Alamo Canyon Campground Ajo · National Park Service Season Year-round Fee $16/night ($8 with Senior or Access pass)

More campgrounds: camping near Ajo and campgrounds in Pima.

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