Las Cienegas

BLM50,625 acres · Bureau of Land Management
Las Cienegas — landscape
BLM · Public domain

Camping is generally allowed, often only in designated sites

Camping on BLM-managed public land is generally permitted, but conservation areas commonly restrict it to designated sites and established roads. Check this unit's own rules before planning to stay.

Stay limit14 days within any 28-day period, then move at least 25 miles
In an RVWhere dispersed camping is allowed, expect unimproved sites and unsurfaced access roads. Vehicles are restricted to existing routes.
Rule43 CFR 8365.1-2 — occupancy and use of public lands

Rules change with fire season and local order. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm on the managing office’s official page

Area
79 sq mi
Managed by
BLM
Campgrounds
None listed
Longest rig
Not published

Where the land is, and what fits

The official BLM boundary with every campground we hold inside it. Tell it how long your rig is and the map keeps only what takes it — public land rarely matches the shape people picture, and neither does what you can actually get into.

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Las Cienegas

Rolling grasslands, woodlands, and lush riparian habitat are protected here. The perennial-flowing Cienega Creek is the area’s lifeblood. The national conservation area encompasses Empire Ranch, with its historic buildings dating from the 19th century.

The Las Cienegas National Conservation Area is a National Conservation Area of Arizona, located in the transitional zone between the Sonoran Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert.

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