Overton Wild Life Management Area | Established Campground

January 2nd, 2024 by The Nomadic Experience

As described. Free for 8 days, must check in. Only 6 spots I think but was pretty empty in early January. Looks like people come here to hunt but we weren’t bothered by noise.
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December 26th, 2023 by reliablebit72

It’s a nice place, but there is a truck company 24h working super close, so it’s noisy.

October 3rd, 2023 by jroes58

Easy to get to. Noise from plant acress the street not too bad. No flies. Great for a free stay!

April 24th, 2023 by gmandogrizzlewhat

car camping in spot 1.
the day was hot, but night was cool and comfortable.
pit bathrooms are by the entrance to the wlm and a few inside.
the ground is sand and loose dirt.
it was a very calm place, and I loved driving around the wildlife management area, which seems to have additional camping spots. I saw great blue herons, ducks, coots, sandpipers, turkeys, and even a turtle.
There is the factory across the street and a train track, but they weren't loud enough to bother me.

April 18th, 2023 by lee.myrah

We shared site 2 with the resident rooster. So in addition to the noise from the highway and the constant noise from the operations on the other side of the highway, we had our rooster crowing from 1st light to sun up. As another poster said - don't stay here if you're looking for quiet.

Everything you need is in Overton, a long walk / short drive away.

NPR at 89.9.

March 21st, 2023 by Atomic Pod

We arrived around 1 pm and all of the sites were taken. One couple said they were leaving so we waited for their site. We were glad we came down here instead of camping on the mesa because it was a windy night. Overall, it is a decent spot. There is factory and train noise, but the sites are equipped with picnic tables and shelters, big-rig friendly, and somewhat sheltered from the wind.

January 3rd, 2023 by morehikes

all descriptions about the surroundings and offerings are accurate. There were at least 3 open spots when I arrived around 10pm. noise from the plant started about 6:30am, not loud, just present occasional truck noise. Worked for me as I was passing through.

May 9th, 2022 by cdinh87

Great little spot to sleep for the night before we hike Valley of Fire in the morning. Easy to get to in our 26ft camper.There's a firepit, grill and picnic table at each site (that we drove past). We got here around 11PM and there were plenty of spots available. 5g for AT&T and Verizon

December 13th, 2021 by northstarnaturephotography.com

i just arrived and I thought all the spots were taken but there's one with just afire pit right up front and right by the hwy. I wasn't picky bc its getting dark and I needed a place. its perfect! I'll probably move tomorrow anyway.

October 19th, 2021 by katherine929193

Free boondocking, but full. Camping limit is 8 days.

November 14th, 2020 by piedraloca

Adding that this campsite is right next to the highway AND there is some sort of a silica processing plant/mine on the other side of the road, so it is neither quiet nor dark here.

During weekdays, there is constant noise including the beeps and honks of trucks backing up. From 5:30-7-ish as they close there is an intermittent siren. Even at night, there's still a constant hum/generator kind of sound. And the bright lights never completely turn off.

It was a one-nighter for me, but perhaps others who are less interested in quiet and stars will find the shade and table worth it.

November 13th, 2020 by piedraloca

Picnic tables, shelters, and a bit of shade from shrubs and occasional palo verde trees. No toilets, but there is a dumpster.

Currently, half of the sites are closed due to COVID restrictions. I arrived on a Friday at noon and got the only open spot.

December 14th, 2019 by spammealot420

Great free spot. We arrived late and still manged to find an empty spot. It is a very beautiful area.

November 2nd, 2019 by ryanvanzo

Looked nice but only 7 spots available and all full. I wouldn’t bet the farm that you can grab a spot. We couldn’t.

June 29th, 2019 by robmalings

Good spots with picnic tables, fire rings and shelters. Also hotter than the sun. Get the fans going as it was 40°C at 9 at night. It said check in at the kiosk but we didn't see one nor did we meet anyone.

December 2nd, 2018 by vannatravels

About 6 private campsites, a nice enough place, but be warned... This is a designated duck hunting spot and gunshots rang through the air starting at 6am (dawn) and contined heavily for a couple hours. Thought I might need a high vis vest for making coffee in the morning but all was fine :)

November 29th, 2017 by johanroos1961

Great official spots for max 14 days with fire-rings and picknick tables