Backcountry campsite in Riverside County, California. Run by US Bureau of Land Management.
| Operator | US Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking water | No |
| Fees | yes @ (Sep 15-Apr 15) |
| Phone | (760) 833-7100 |
| Website | www.blm.gov/visit/wileys-well-campground |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
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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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Wiley's Well Campground is in Riverside County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.