Within the Parker Strip Recreation Area, Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area offers an unrestricted playground for off-highway vehicles (OHV) use. Visitors can explore approximately 1,200 acres of open dunes and varied desert terrain. The site includes a developed staging area with asphalt parking and unloading ramp. There is
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 928-505-1200 · BLM_AZ_LHFOWeb@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include trail to the water falls. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Parker Strip Recreation Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Lake Havasu
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.