Burro Creek Campground

About

Burro Creek Campground is a BLM-managed facility at 1,960 feet elevation, positioned in a striking transition zone where the upper Sonoran Desert meets the lower Mojave Desert. The campground borders Burro Creek, where saguaro-studded cliffs and steep canyon walls contrast with the creek's dense riparian vegetation and deep pools. Wildlife is abundant, including occasional desert bighorn sheep on the cliffs above and numerous bird species such as cactus wren, Gambel's quail, Gila woodpecker, great horned owl, great blue heron, and Vermilion flycatcher. The campground offers 23 individual sites, one group site, and two day-use areas. Each site features a shaded picnic table and fire ring with grate. Flush toilet facilities are located at two points within the campground, and drinking water is available at various locations. A dump station serves RV campers. Sites 1, 2, and 10-17 accommodate larger RVs and fifth-wheel trailers, with pull-through sites available at positions 2, 7, 10, 13, 15, 19, and 22. Site 12 is ADA accessible. The surrounding area offers rockhounding, wading, wildlife watching, and access to hiking trails along the creek. The campground features a Watchable Wildlife Exhibit and Interpretive Desert Garden. While open year-round, the area is best visited October through April when temperatures are cooler. Spring wildflower displays can be exceptional from March through May depending on precipitation.

Directions

From Phoenix: Travel north on US-60 toward Wickenburg. At the first roundabout in Wickenburg, veer right onto Highway 93 and proceed north toward Kingman for 59 miles to the signed turnoff. Continue 1.5 miles via paved access road to the campground. From Kingman: Travel east 17 miles on I-40, then south 53 miles on Highway 93. The turnoff is one mile south of Burro Creek Bridge.