Bureau of Land Management · Chuckwalla Area of Critical Environmental Concern · CA
Wiley's Well Campground
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First-comeAccess
The place
Located in the lower Colorado Desert in eastern Riverside County, Wiley's Well campground is located adjacent to a desert riparian wash populated by palo verde, smoke tree, mesquite and ironwood trees. There is easy 4-wheel drive access to nearby rock-hounding sites: Hauser Geode Beds and Opal Hill Fire Agate Mine. The historic Bradshaw Trail National Scenic Byway provides access to numerous trails, gem and mineral collection sites, and an historic stage route/mining area. Long term permits cost $180 or a short visit permit for $40.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
Fees
Stay limitSeasonal Use Period: September 15-April 15
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Your representative
This campground sits in CA-25. This member’s public-lands record →
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