Gunsight Wash

Bureau of Land Management · Arizona

Gunsight Wash in Arizona. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 327 public campsites we map in Arizona.

Dispersed camping is available at Gunsight Wash near Why, Arizona in the Sonoran Desert. Hours and Seasons: Open year-round Toilets: None Drinking Water: None Camping: Primitive, dispersed camping is permitted in the area. Please check fire restrictions in advance . Nearby Amenities: Gas, food, lodging, and camping are available in nearby Why and Ajo. Respect and Protect: Please practice responsible outdoor ethics to ensure that future visitors can appreciate this site.

What we know about it

Managed by

Bureau of Land Management

Fee

Not published (the agency does not list one)

Booking

first-come, first-served

Stay limit

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

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (BLM policy)

Phone

602-867-5400

Coordinates

32.23948, -112.75063

Nearest sites we map

• Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground19 km · National Park Service
• Twin Peaks Campground33 km · National Park Service
• Table Top Campground77 km · Bureau of Land Management
• South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area83 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Painted Rock Petroglyph Campground91 km · Bureau of Land Management
• Painted Rock Petroglyph Site And Campground91 km · Bureau of Land Management

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-29, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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