Midway Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Recreation area permits required October 1 through April 15. 14-day camping limit enforced.
Air Quality Alert issued April 9 at 12:59PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...The Imperial County APCD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust. Visit https://www.aqmd.gov/alertinfo to check current and forecasted air quality levels. * WHERE...in Imperial Valley and the eastern portion of Imperial County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN...from 4pm today through 11 pm April 10 2026. * IMPACTS... Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
About
Midway Campground is a Bureau of Land Management campground located in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area in southeastern California, near the Arizona and Mexico borders. The campground is situated off Grey's Well Road, accessible from Interstate 8, and provides a convenient base for visitors exploring the largest sand dune system in California. The campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets and dumpsters with stable gravel ground suitable for parking RVs and vehicles. As a dispersed camping area, sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations or hookups available. The Buttercup Ranger Station is located nearby along the access road for visitor services and information. Visitors can enjoy photography, wildlife viewing, and off-highway vehicle recreation in the surrounding dunes. The area operates under BLM regulations with a 14-day camping limit and requires recreation permits from October 1 through April 15 annually. The campground experiences peak visitation during the cooler months when OHV recreation is most popular in the sand dunes.
Directions
Take the Gray's Well Road exit from Interstate 8. Follow Gray's Well Road west past the Buttercup Ranger Station.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| BLM_CA_Web_EC@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 337-4400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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