Camping in Arroyo Salado

Because of its small size and occasional soft sand, Arroyo Salado Primitive camp is best suited for tents, pickup campers and RVs.

It is located near the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains and the Badlands. There are many interesting geological formations, scenic views and jeep roads nearby.

Elevation: 880 feet
Distance to Visitor Center: 19 miles

Dispersed Sites
Number of sites: N/A
Max people per site: N/A
Max length: N/A
Camping fee: none
Site details: Fire rings

Campground Amenities:
Vault toilets.
No drinking water available.

Reservations & Fees:
No reservations available. First come, first served.
Free.

How to get there:
From Christmas Circle, turn east on Palm Canyon Drive (away from the mountains). Drive for 15.8 miles on S22 to the Arroyo Salado sign. Turn south (right) into the campground.