Darby Wells Road Boondocking

   We camped here in 2013 for a couple of days. Since then I’ve wanted to come back and spend a little more time because there’s so much to do it the area. This time we spent a week on Darby Wells Road and were pretty busy – camping with friends, visiting Ajo, day tripping to Organ Pipe National Monuments, and walking/rolling along the wide dirt roads.

    One of our walking destinations was a Native American cemetery about 2 miles from our campsite. The road is fairly smooth but it climbs slightly uphill as it heads west. Driving to the cemetery is an option with a pull off providing a space to park. The cemetery is not accessible due to a gate and a steep wash.  The small community of Darby Wells no longer exists but people are still being buried in the cemetery which is well cared for. The land was donated and there’s no burial plot charge. It’s a very beautiful and peaceful setting. We noticed bottles of water at the bases of some of the crosses and wondered if they were put there for migrants coming from Central America.

    There are many good boondocking spots along Darby Wells Road that are large enough for almost any RV. Some are very close to the road which is dusty so the sites father back are better. Walk in if you’re unsure because there are deep washes and dead ends. Darby Wells  32.34161, -112.84383