As always great information Robert thanks for sharing, next year I might use one of these spots, safe travels, and on another note your audio is much better and easier to hear , hopefully we will see you soon
Thanks, Jarrod! These Ehrenberg spots are all on BLM land, but they are just hidden enough that they are easy to miss - unlike some of the Quartzsite spots that are more readily visible from the main roads. I thought it might be helpful to show folks around in Ehrenberg as I find it a nice option to Quartzsite when I am in this area.
@@RobertWitham well when you head north if it's before June, come visit us we are just outside of grand junction, and have 5 acres for you to park after that we will finally become truly nomadic. Stay safe , happy, and warm
Thank you. I was hoping this info would be helpful for anyone new to the area. There are good services (other than groceries) right in town and plenty of options for free BLM camping, but a lot of it is not readily apparent. Unless you know it is there or have a public lands map open it would be easy to drive right past.
Thanks, Kurt! Ehrenberg is a pretty good spot for snowbirds or travelers passing through, but some of the services and free BLM camping are sort of "out of view" as you drive through along I-10. It would be easy to miss them if you did not know they were there. I was hoping this video would be helpful for anyone new to the area.
Thanks, Val! I am trying to focus the content a little more tightly than in the past - partly so that viewers know what to expect on the channel and partly to satisfy the algorithm that is easily confused about recommending videos that deviate too much from a niche. LOL
I'm glad you found this video helpful! I was hoping that it would be beneficial for folks who have not yet been to Ehrenberg - or who just drove on past.
Thank you! I do think Arizona is worth a visit. Definitely an entirely different world from the east coast - no offense to the east coast as that is where I am from :)
I was hoping this tour around Ehrenberg would be helpful. These BLM spots are all easy to access once you know where they are, but they are just hidden enough that they are easy to miss if you are not looking at a map and watching for BLM land. Ehrenberg also has pretty good services for nomads too other than groceries which are available just a few miles away in Blythe.
Thanks for the video Robert. I'm about a year late watching it but I really enjoyed it. I spent every summer while I was growing up in Ehrenberg with my grandmother from about 1978 to 1985. She ran the El Rancho Peligro trailerpark on the north side of town going towards Parker but I'm not sure if its still there. Thanks for showing me around so much has changed.
Thank you again for the travel log, Robert. I have made it to AZ, but not to the west side yet. I still have the cargo trailer but am living in a small trailer that I bought here. I want to get stuff fixed before actually driving it on the freeway. My roof was leaking at first and I had tarps on it. I was lucky enough to get that done by a nice man here at no cost. I had the furnace and hot water heater worked on but the water heater is still wanky. The trailer is set up nicely for me and my dogs. Very small but well appointed with a big refer and a stove with an oven. The bathroom is hug for the size so I can see myself living in it comfortably. I am at a RV park outside of Bisbee working the bumps out of this life and learning how to use my equipment. Thanks for the info on the area as I will get there someday. From the Doxie Squad and Humngbrds Haven Happy Travels!
Welcome to Arizona, Gayle! There is some nice scenery down in the southeast corner of the state. Once you are ready to travel more there is a ton of free BLM camping in the western part of the state and a lot of National Forest camping along the Mogollan Rim from Williams east, including around Flagstaff and Cottonwood. There is something to be said for doing this incrementally like you are to work the kinks out before being out on the road full-time. Best wishes as you work on getting everything ready!
Safe travels! I hope it is an enjoyable adventure for you. These spots in Ehrenberg are not hard to find once you know where to look, but they just hidden enough that they are easy to miss if you don't know they are there. It's a tiny town, but has pretty good services for nomads other than a grocery store which is available in Blythe, California just a few miles west.
I'm here now at the the end of October 2021 I used to camp on the state/county area by I-10 and there is nobody camping there, I'm not sure if there cracking down on the campers or is it still to early to see people camping there, so I'm camping on the BLM site which is crowded and not my cup of tea. Thanks for the informative video...Subscribed
Thank you, Patty! I was hoping this would be helpful for anyone new to the area. Some of the services and free BLM camping in Ehrenberg are sort of hidden if you don't know they are there.
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed this video. Ehrenberg isn't fancy at all, but it is a convenient place for some boondocking - especially when it is crowded over in Quartzsite.
Good video, excellent tips. I actually find shopping in Quartzsite not to bad. If you are still in the Q, check out Coyote Fresh Foods. Newer management and has an excellent old fashion meat counter. Good as anything you'll find. I use Road Runner for fresher veggies and the Scratch and Dent food tent for canned goods and other supplies. Looking forward to getting back soon. Safe travels. 😎 --Mark
Thanks for the tips, Mark! I have been to the Roadrunner store in Q a couple of times when we were in that area, but haven't been to Coyote Fresh Foods.
The first part of Ehrenberg-Cibola Road is maintained my the county, while further up (past where I turned around) it is maintained by BLM. I'm not sure about along the Colorado River. County maintenance *usually* means more frequent attention than BLM maintenance. It does vary a lot though with some roads seeing a grader a few times a year and others only once every few years!
Great Video! thank you. After watching your video, I would feel comfortable heading to Ehrenberg. I have a class B van so clearance isn't great which is always a concern when thinking of BLM campsites. thanks for the tour! I am now subscribed! Many thanks.
Thank you! I'm glad you found this video helpful. Once you know how to access the BLM area in Ehrenberg it's pretty easy, but I remember being stumped on my first trip there years ago. I was hoping this video would be helpful to anyone who was new to camping in the area.
That windshield is on the list to have repaired before I head east sometime this summer! It's not really quite as bad in real life as it looked in the video because the camera was close to the windshield. I always hate to replace them too soon out west because I seem to end up a few chips or cracks each year anyway. Never had that problem out in the northeast.
I'm not sure why it is out west, but in Montana and Wyoming where I spend a lot of time these days it seems that the windshield is routinely hit by flying pebbles while driving. I do have glass coverage on this van, but the windshield was cracked already when I bought it so I will have to just pay for the first one. They are not too terribly expensive on these vans fortunately.
That's a good question. I don't remember if the Flying J has a dump station. Pretty crazy there usually though. There are a few RV parks in Ehrenberg, but I don't know if they allow people to dump if they are not camping there.
Ehrenberg can be a good spot in that area and it is often less crowded than Quartzsite. I haven't camped in Flagstaff in a few years now (not on purpose, but just the way it worked out) but I have heard that there are some recent closures there which may complicate things.
They have since cracked down in Ehrenberg. I think it was two winters ago when a number of BLM Rangers and sheriff's deputies showed up and made a bunch of people leave and issued permits to those that were not forced to leave immediately. I don't know how often they are monitoring these days, but they made clear during that raid that they would be enforcing camping limits again. I was not there at the time of the raid, but I have several friends who were and they reported to me what they had seen that day.
The weather here has been a bit cooler and wetter than normal this year, but certainly a whole lot better than what you have been dealing with in the northeast!
I wish I would have known you were at the river I was the one with the mountain seen on a Astro van and their is no time limit to stay we been here since Thanksgiving we will leave in March
Oh cool! I will have to stop and say hello if I make it over there again before heading north. I was literally only down there for a few minutes to shoot some clips and then had to hurry over to a spot north of Quartzsite for work.
I never saw it before around 2015 and it was looking "worse for wear" by that time! I usually go to the new 76 station on the other side of the highway these days. It's still often crowded, but usually less crowded and a whole lot cleaner than the Flying J.
Cool videomy husband and I are rebuilding our camper trailer turning it into a boondocking trailer we have removed some parts like the heater the water heater the kitchen sink for bathroom sink excuse me and we are trying to find people that would like to trade or might need that stuff for their own build can you tell us who to contact thank you
I don't know for sure where you might be able to connect with others to sell/trade/donate those items. A few thoughts that I have include checking with Homes on Wheels Alliance (HOWA) as they do a lot of van/trailer builds now and might be able to use some of those items. I have also seen that sort of things listed on Craigslist or local Facebook groups too so that might be an option as well. Hope this helps and good luck with your remodeling project!
There are no camp hosts in Ehrenberg - at least so far. It is all on the honor system. The rangers did come through a couple of winters back and booted out a bunch of people they knew had been there too long - including issuing some citations. Once you move over closer to Quartzsite they do have camp hosts that issue permits during the winter months. Ehrenberg seems to be just far enough removed that they do not worry about it yet.
You might want to check about shooting on BLM land as I was at ltva at holtville and there was some camper shooting there and the police came and took them away
Thanks Robert.
Your posts are always great !
As always great information Robert thanks for sharing, next year I might use one of these spots, safe travels, and on another note your audio is much better and easier to hear , hopefully we will see you soon
Thanks, Jarrod! These Ehrenberg spots are all on BLM land, but they are just hidden enough that they are easy to miss - unlike some of the Quartzsite spots that are more readily visible from the main roads. I thought it might be helpful to show folks around in Ehrenberg as I find it a nice option to Quartzsite when I am in this area.
@@RobertWitham well when you head north if it's before June, come visit us we are just outside of grand junction, and have 5 acres for you to park after that we will finally become truly nomadic. Stay safe , happy, and warm
Thanks for the area tour and useful info, Robert👍 Beautiful skies and safe travels💕
Thank you. I was hoping this info would be helpful for anyone new to the area. There are good services (other than groceries) right in town and plenty of options for free BLM camping, but a lot of it is not readily apparent. Unless you know it is there or have a public lands map open it would be easy to drive right past.
That was a super good info video, and the area is so beautiful to me. Thank you for this video.
Thanks, Kurt! Ehrenberg is a pretty good spot for snowbirds or travelers passing through, but some of the services and free BLM camping are sort of "out of view" as you drive through along I-10. It would be easy to miss them if you did not know they were there. I was hoping this video would be helpful for anyone new to the area.
I like that Robert, Nomad travel reporter 🚐 Have a wonderful night and happy camping 🚴🤸🏃🙋
Thanks, Val! I am trying to focus the content a little more tightly than in the past - partly so that viewers know what to expect on the channel and partly to satisfy the algorithm that is easily confused about recommending videos that deviate too much from a niche. LOL
Enjoyed the narrated tour. It really helps to get a visual on places and especially how to navigate the roundabout.
I'm glad you found this video helpful! I was hoping that it would be beneficial for folks who have not yet been to Ehrenberg - or who just drove on past.
Thanks for the tour and information and advice. Very helpful!
Thank you, Debra! I am glad you found this video helpful :)
Enjoyed the video.
Thanks, Mom! At least now you have a visual for one of the places I spend a fair bit of time during winter :)
Robert Witham and I’m glad I do. Very helpful for this mamas heart!
Thank you Robert and Happy Holidays 🎉🌴
Great, great video Robert! I live on the east coast, but hopefully will get to visit Arizona and the southwest one day.
Thank you! I do think Arizona is worth a visit. Definitely an entirely different world from the east coast - no offense to the east coast as that is where I am from :)
Love your content Robert! Thank you👌🏼😀
Thank you :) I am glad you are enjoying the vidoes!
Drove right by there yesterday on my way to windy road!
Recognized parts of it and will be looking closer next time.
I was hoping this tour around Ehrenberg would be helpful. These BLM spots are all easy to access once you know where they are, but they are just hidden enough that they are easy to miss if you are not looking at a map and watching for BLM land. Ehrenberg also has pretty good services for nomads too other than groceries which are available just a few miles away in Blythe.
Good Stuff Robert.
Thanks, Jack!
Thanks for the video Robert. I'm about a year late watching it but I really enjoyed it. I spent every summer while I was growing up in Ehrenberg with my grandmother from about 1978 to 1985. She ran the El Rancho Peligro trailerpark on the north side of town going towards Parker but I'm not sure if its still there. Thanks for showing me around so much has changed.
Thank you again for the travel log, Robert. I have made it to AZ, but not to the west side yet. I still have the cargo trailer but am living in a small trailer that I bought here. I want to get stuff fixed before actually driving it on the freeway. My roof was leaking at first and I had tarps on it. I was lucky enough to get that done by a nice man here at no cost. I had the furnace and hot water heater worked on but the water heater is still wanky. The trailer is set up nicely for me and my dogs. Very small but well appointed with a big refer and a stove with an oven. The bathroom is hug for the size so I can see myself living in it comfortably. I am at a RV park outside of Bisbee working the bumps out of this life and learning how to use my equipment. Thanks for the info on the area as I will get there someday. From the Doxie Squad and Humngbrds Haven Happy Travels!
Welcome to Arizona, Gayle! There is some nice scenery down in the southeast corner of the state. Once you are ready to travel more there is a ton of free BLM camping in the western part of the state and a lot of National Forest camping along the Mogollan Rim from Williams east, including around Flagstaff and Cottonwood. There is something to be said for doing this incrementally like you are to work the kinks out before being out on the road full-time. Best wishes as you work on getting everything ready!
Great information
Thank you
Fantastic video !
I like this video Robert , I decided to put my Nomad trailer on my minivan receiver hitch and headout west
Safe travels! I hope it is an enjoyable adventure for you. These spots in Ehrenberg are not hard to find once you know where to look, but they just hidden enough that they are easy to miss if you don't know they are there. It's a tiny town, but has pretty good services for nomads other than a grocery store which is available in Blythe, California just a few miles west.
I'm here now at the the end of October 2021 I used to camp on the state/county area by I-10 and there is nobody camping there, I'm not sure if there cracking down on the campers or is it still to early to see people camping there, so I'm camping on the BLM site which is crowded and not my cup of tea. Thanks for the informative video...Subscribed
Thanks Robert 😊
Great vid; very informative
Thank you, Patty! I was hoping this would be helpful for anyone new to the area. Some of the services and free BLM camping in Ehrenberg are sort of hidden if you don't know they are there.
Just found your.channel.. big like Born and raised in ariz..and love it. Good info..new friend..
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed this video. Ehrenberg isn't fancy at all, but it is a convenient place for some boondocking - especially when it is crowded over in Quartzsite.
Thanks for sharing, Robert. 🙂
Thanks for watching! I am glad you enjoyed the video :)
Good video, excellent tips. I actually find shopping in Quartzsite not to bad. If you are still in the Q, check out Coyote Fresh Foods. Newer management and has an excellent old fashion meat counter. Good as anything you'll find. I use Road Runner for fresher veggies and the Scratch and Dent food tent for canned goods and other supplies. Looking forward to getting back soon. Safe travels. 😎 --Mark
Thanks for the tips, Mark! I have been to the Roadrunner store in Q a couple of times when we were in that area, but haven't been to Coyote Fresh Foods.
Great vid! I always wondered who maintains the dirt roads in these remote places.
The first part of Ehrenberg-Cibola Road is maintained my the county, while further up (past where I turned around) it is maintained by BLM. I'm not sure about along the Colorado River. County maintenance *usually* means more frequent attention than BLM maintenance. It does vary a lot though with some roads seeing a grader a few times a year and others only once every few years!
Great Video! thank you. After watching your video, I would feel comfortable heading to Ehrenberg. I have a class B van so clearance isn't great which is always a concern when thinking of BLM campsites. thanks for the tour! I am now subscribed! Many thanks.
Thank you! I'm glad you found this video helpful. Once you know how to access the BLM area in Ehrenberg it's pretty easy, but I remember being stumped on my first trip there years ago. I was hoping this video would be helpful to anyone who was new to camping in the area.
Thanx, Robert! BTW.....I'm worried about that windshield crack....😥
That windshield is on the list to have repaired before I head east sometime this summer! It's not really quite as bad in real life as it looked in the video because the camera was close to the windshield. I always hate to replace them too soon out west because I seem to end up a few chips or cracks each year anyway. Never had that problem out in the northeast.
I'm not sure why it is out west, but in Montana and Wyoming where I spend a lot of time these days it seems that the windshield is routinely hit by flying pebbles while driving. I do have glass coverage on this van, but the windshield was cracked already when I bought it so I will have to just pay for the first one. They are not too terribly expensive on these vans fortunately.
I was there in December,the mall laundry closed it's dump station permanently. I don't know where you can empty your tanks?
That's a good question. I don't remember if the Flying J has a dump station. Pretty crazy there usually though. There are a few RV parks in Ehrenberg, but I don't know if they allow people to dump if they are not camping there.
just love ur vedios, im leaving in oct.Ehrenberg sounds right up my alley,do you know any places free camping in Flagstaff,Thx Joe Osiel
Ehrenberg can be a good spot in that area and it is often less crowded than Quartzsite. I haven't camped in Flagstaff in a few years now (not on purpose, but just the way it worked out) but I have heard that there are some recent closures there which may complicate things.
@@RobertWitham ok,Thanks
Great drive
Thank you :)
Three years ago Bob Wells vlog stated there is no stay limit at Ehrenberg blm. Or the site is not monitored. Is this still true in 2020?
They have since cracked down in Ehrenberg. I think it was two winters ago when a number of BLM Rangers and sheriff's deputies showed up and made a bunch of people leave and issued permits to those that were not forced to leave immediately. I don't know how often they are monitoring these days, but they made clear during that raid that they would be enforcing camping limits again. I was not there at the time of the raid, but I have several friends who were and they reported to me what they had seen that day.
Thanks for the tour. Now if you could just book a concert tour for me in the area your mother and I could join you there for a couple weeks 😁
The weather here has been a bit cooler and wetter than normal this year, but certainly a whole lot better than what you have been dealing with in the northeast!
I wish I would have known you were at the river I was the one with the mountain seen on a Astro van and their is no time limit to stay we been here since Thanksgiving we will leave in March
Oh cool! I will have to stop and say hello if I make it over there again before heading north. I was literally only down there for a few minutes to shoot some clips and then had to hurry over to a spot north of Quartzsite for work.
enjoyed the ride
Flying J used to be super nice in the 80s
I never saw it before around 2015 and it was looking "worse for wear" by that time! I usually go to the new 76 station on the other side of the highway these days. It's still often crowded, but usually less crowded and a whole lot cleaner than the Flying J.
Cool videomy husband and I are rebuilding our camper trailer turning it into a boondocking trailer we have removed some parts like the heater the water heater the kitchen sink for bathroom sink excuse me and we are trying to find people that would like to trade or might need that stuff for their own build can you tell us who to contact thank you
I don't know for sure where you might be able to connect with others to sell/trade/donate those items. A few thoughts that I have include checking with Homes on Wheels Alliance (HOWA) as they do a lot of van/trailer builds now and might be able to use some of those items. I have also seen that sort of things listed on Craigslist or local Facebook groups too so that might be an option as well. Hope this helps and good luck with your remodeling project!
Are there camp hosts at any of those sites? Or do you have to check in anywhere?
There are no camp hosts in Ehrenberg - at least so far. It is all on the honor system. The rangers did come through a couple of winters back and booted out a bunch of people they knew had been there too long - including issuing some citations. Once you move over closer to Quartzsite they do have camp hosts that issue permits during the winter months. Ehrenberg seems to be just far enough removed that they do not worry about it yet.
You might want to check about shooting on BLM land as I was at ltva at holtville and there was some camper shooting there and the police came and took them away
Hi I'm not from the US, can you please tell me that BLM land stands for ?
BLM - Bureau of Land Management, which is a division or agency of the US Department of Interior.
Would that be palo verde
Please loose the background music when your narrating the video, would make it much better, or maybe turn it way down 😊
Any wifi there? lol
DOOD!
Watch your back in Ehrenberg. Known for crime from unfortunate souls of drug addiction.