From a volunteer...
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1. The brochure in the pic is one EVERYONE should have received when checking in to the LTVA areas. If you didn't get one, be sure to pick one up at any LTVA station. It includes current rules, map locations etc.
2. If you pre-registered and paid online at
reg.gov etc, you are required to bring your PRINTED RECEIPT to the window. NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not look up nor print your receipt for you. You can get your receipt printed for small fee at the library or the truckstops.
3. Burning Pallets & Construction Materials.
While currently legal, a Supplemental Rule banning the burning of pallets etc will soon be forth coming. So it is highly recommended you forgo stock piling pallets etc. Nails, metals and hazardous materials have become a big problem, especially when campsites are abandoned.
4. New Dump/Water Station at Tyson Wash:
Expected to be open fully operational within next 2 weeks.
Currently running operational tests now.
Will have 4 lanes and should move much faster but obviously there will be some wait time at times. Water is tentatively expected to run 24/7 to see how it goes.
5. La Posa South Dump/Water station. Will remain in place for now till further notice. When Tyson Wash Station Opens, the water trailer blueboy dump will be first to be removed. So plan on that accordingly.
6. La Posa South Water is turned off from 6pm to 6am so that the well can recover. If no water available, you can thank those that sneak in after hours, use the water, leave it running etc, and even dump without using drain or water hoses etc.
7. The LTVA Program was initiated in 1983 and was designed to be self-supporting without use of tax payer dollars. Currently that is not happening as cost such as trash removal have quadrupled since the last rate raise in 2008.
Therefore expect a future increase for seasonal LTVA passes probably next season. $300 was mentioned as possible rate but still a good deal for 7 months LTVA camping.
8. Vendors: The District is all in favor of those who provide professional related services such as rv repairs, mechanical etc.
HOWEVER you will have obtain a BLM Vendors Permit in addition to any Quartzite City or State Requirements.
The process can be lengthy so don't wait till Next month or later to apply and get it started.
To get vendor process started, you MUST FIRST contact District Head Ranger Bill Alexander at (928) 580-0486. Be patient and he'll get back with you asap to work out what needs to be done to accommodate you.
