Can you reserve a site at Gunsight Wash?

No. Gunsight Wash is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Gunsight Wash

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Lower Sonoran Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access

1,797 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

Drive about 1.2 miles south of intersection of State Routes 85 and 86 in Why on right side of road on BLM land. The entrance is just south of the bridge over the wash, through the gate.

32.23948, -112.75063 · 32°14'22.1"N 112°45'2.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 104°F in Jul, down to 67°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	68	71	77	84	92	101	104	103	99	89	77	67
Low °F	45	48	52	57	66	74	80	79	74	64	51	43
Precip in	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.6	1.4	0.8	0.4	0.5	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Free

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

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Gunsight Wash

Can you reserve a site at Gunsight Wash?: No. Gunsight Wash is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Gunsight Wash?: Not to exceed 14 days within a 28-consecutive-day period

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Gunsight Wash also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Gunsight Wash's operator.

Bureau of Land Management — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Dispersed camping near Why, AZ in the Sonoran Desert.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-29.

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