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Packsaddle Recreation Site

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Packsaddle Recreation Site is a BLM campground near Kingman, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Kingman, Arizona

Managed by
BLM
Access road
Dirt

It sits 0.7 miles outside the boundary of Mount Tipton Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Cherum Peak Trail: The Cherum Peak Trail is nearby for hiking along the crest of the Cerbat Mountains, high above the old mining town of Chloride. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Sources: camparizona.com, accessed 2026-09-29; go-arizona.com, accessed 2026-09-29

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Elevation
6,000 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
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.

35.4522, -114.1700 in Mohave. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Packsaddle Recreation Site?
No. Packsaddle Recreation Site 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 Packsaddle Recreation Site?
Camping at Packsaddle Recreation Site is free.
Is there drinking water at Packsaddle Recreation Site?
No. Packsaddle Recreation Site has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Is there cell service at Packsaddle Recreation Site?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Packsaddle Recreation Site. It shows none at Packsaddle Recreation Site from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away. 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 Packsaddle Recreation Site?
Packsaddle Recreation Site is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Packsaddle Recreation Site

fishypedia.com · 27 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Mohave, whose mapped center point is 27 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Mohave fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 29 miles

Lake Mohave's mapped center point is 29 miles from Packsaddle Recreation Site in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Mohave water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Packsaddle Recreation Site, in a straight line: Cottonwood Cove (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Windy Point Campground Kingman · BLM Season Not on record Fee $8/night per site

More campgrounds: camping near Kingman and campgrounds in Mohave.

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