El Camino Del Diablo, East Side

First part of a great offroad trip along U.S. border.

Follow historic route across southwest Arizona desert, passing through Organ Pipe Cactus N.M., Cabeza Prieta N.W.R. and Goldwater Range. All-day trip features Bates Well, Tule Well Camp and the High Tanks (Tinajas Altas), nine natural granite pools stacked one above the other. Great camping nearby. From here, continue west on Trail #99, or head north to I-8. We don’t recommend trail for ATVs and UTVs, although they are allowed if licensed and street legal. Few side roads to explore after leaving BLM land. Maximum 4 vehicles per group, 8 people per campsite. Heavily patrolled. We saw no illegal aliens, but you may.

Dirt road, rutted and rocky in places. Closed vehicles recommended for extreme dusty section at 50 miles. This spot may be impassable when wet. High clearance, stock vehicles with 4WD okay in dry weather.