Most free RV dump stations in Arizona are free only if you camp there, like the state park dumps at Lost Dutchman, Picacho Peak and Patagonia Lake. If you aren't camping, six Arizona State Parks list a $20 dump fee, and Fountain Hills Sanitary District charges non-residents $6.
By the RV Dump Guide Team · Published · Checked against 27 official sources
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All 18 places on this page. Tap a pin for who can dump there, then open the full listing below.
Public dumpCampers or permit onlyNo dump listedSome pins are approximate (a park or address point, not the exact dump). See each listing.
We didn't find a dump on an official page that is free to every traveler. Love's, Pilot, Flying J and TA list public dumps but don't post a price, and BLM's LTVAs include the dump with a $40 or $180 permit.
Where dumping is free, and who it's free for
State park campers: the dump comes with your campsite at Catalina, Lost Dutchman, Patagonia Lake, Picacho Peak, Lake Havasu and Kartchner Caverns, per each park's own page.
Fountain Hills residents: the sanitary district's dump on E. Pepperwood Circle is free for town residents.
Maricopa County park campers: developed sites at Lake Pleasant, McDowell Mountain, Usery Mountain, White Tank Mountain and Cave Creek include dump access. Those sites cost $40 a night in 2026.
LTVA permit holders: La Posa and Imperial Dam include their dumps with the BLM permit.
When an RV directory marks an Arizona dump as free, it usually means one of these. Check who the free part is for before you drive there.
Arizona State Parks dump station fees for non-campers
State park
Near
Not camping
Camping there
Catalina
Tucson
$20 per vehicle
Free
Dead Horse Ranch
Cottonwood
$20
Registered campers
Fool Hollow Lake
Show Low
$20
Registered campers, May 1 to Oct 15
Homolovi
Winslow
$20
Registered campers
Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu City
$20
Included with a reservation
Lyman Lake
St. Johns
$20 fee posted
Not stated
Patagonia Lake
Nogales
Not stated
No extra charge
Lost Dutchman
Apache Junction
Not allowed
Free
Picacho Peak
I-10, Exit 219
Not allowed
Included
Kartchner Caverns
Benson
Not allowed
Paid camping permit
Roper Lake
Safford
Not allowed
Registered campers
Buckskin Mountain
Parker
Not allowed
Paid overnight campers
River Island
Parker
Not allowed
Registered campers
Cattail Cove
Lake Havasu City
Not allowed
Park guests only
Most parks also charge a daily entrance fee. Lake Havasu's 2026 fee schedule lists $20 per vehicle Monday to Thursday and $25 on weekends and holidays, next to its $20 dump station fee, so ask at the gate whether you pay both. River Island isn't on our map yet because we couldn't place its pin reliably.
Public dumps that charge, or don't post a price
The cheapest posted price we found for a non-resident is Fountain Hills Sanitary District: $6 per dump, or $30 for commercial users. It's open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 7 a.m. to noon, closed holidays. It's one of the few Phoenix-area dump stations open to anyone.
Bell Road RV Center in north Phoenix says its dump serves travelers passing through, but it doesn't post a fee. Call (602) 971-2450 first.
Truck stops are the easy option on the interstate. Love's #659 in Tolleson, Flying J #611 in Phoenix, Pilot #593 in Tucson, Love's #349 in Yuma and the I-10 truck stop dumps from Ehrenberg to Willcox all list a dump, but none of their pages post a price. Ask inside and pay before you pull into the lane. In Quartzsite, RV Pit Stop and RV Relief sell dumps to travelers too, without a price we could read online.
LTVA permits: one fee covers the dump all season
La Posa (Quartzsite): BLM lists a dry dump station, a dump station with water and 8 water faucets. More in the Quartzsite dump and water guide.
Imperial Dam (north of Yuma): BLM lists a black water dump with water at South Mesa, plus gray water dump sites. Details are in the Yuma and Imperial Dam guide.
Price, Sept 15 to Apr 15: $40 for any 14 consecutive days, renewable, or $180 for the whole season.
One permit, both areas: BLM says an LTVA permit is valid at all of its LTVAs. Interagency passes such as America the Beautiful don't discount it.
Campers only, even if you offer to pay
Some dumps are closed to anyone who isn't camping, and paying at the gate won't change that. Arizona State Parks says Lost Dutchman, Picacho Peak, Kartchner Caverns, Roper Lake, Buckskin Mountain, River Island and Cattail Cove keep their dumps for campers. Pima County prohibits public use of the Gilbert Ray Campground dump, one of the Tucson-area dump stations people ask about most.
Maricopa County parks are a middle case. The county FAQ says a non-camper can use a park dump only by paying the developed-site camping fee, and it doesn't encourage it. That fee is $40 a night in 2026 and $50 from Jan 1, 2027.
Spend the least on your next dump
Camping at a state park, county park or LTVA? Dump on your way out, since it's included.
Not camping near Cottonwood, Show Low, Winslow, Lake Havasu City, St. Johns or Tucson? Pay $20 at the state park.
In the east Valley on a weekday? Fountain Hills charges non-residents $6.
On the interstate? Use a truck stop that lists a dump, and ask the price inside first.
Wintering in Quartzsite or Yuma? A $40 LTVA permit covers the dump for 14 days.
Who can dump where
Every place on this page, sorted by who is allowed to use the dump. Tap a name for the full listing.
Who can use each RV dump, and which other services are listed
699 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Access
Open to non-campers for a fee.
Fees
Dump Station Fee $20.00 for non-campers. The 2026 fee schedule also lists daily entrance at $20 per vehicle Monday to Thursday and $25 Friday to Sunday and holidays; ask at the entrance whether both apply.
Arizona State Parks: a campground reservation includes use of the dump station; non-campers may use it for $20.00.
Fee schedule lists overnight parking (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) at $10.00 and hookup camping at $50.00.
US-95, about 2 miles south of Quartzsite, AZ (four LTVAs: North, South, West and Tyson Wash)
Access
Permit required. Facilities are for permit holders.
Fees
Sept 15 to Apr 15: $180 long-term permit (whole season) or $40 short-visit permit (any 14 consecutive days, renewable). Apr 16 to Sept 14: $10 day use, $15 overnight, or $75 annual per vehicle (up to 5 people; $1 per extra person). Per BLM, checked 2026-10-26.
BLM lists: 10 ADA-accessible vault toilets, 8 water faucets, a dry dump station, a dump station with water, trash service, a dance floor and a ramada.
BLM says LTVA permits are valid at all BLM LTVAs.
BLM says interagency passes (America the Beautiful, Senior/Golden Age, Access) do NOT discount LTVA permit fees.
Off-season (Apr 16 to Sept 14) maximum stay is 14 days in a 28-day period.
Senator Wash Rd off Imperial County Hwy S-24, about 22 miles north of I-8 (California side of the Colorado River, managed by BLM Yuma Field Office)
(928) 317-3200
Access
LTVA permit required Sept 15 to Apr 15; daily or annual fee the rest of the year.
Fees
Sept 15 to Apr 15: $180 long-term permit (whole season) or $40 short-visit permit (any 14 consecutive days, renewable). Apr 16 to Sept 14: $10 day use, $15 overnight, or $75 annual per vehicle (up to 5 people; $1 per extra person). Per BLM, checked 2026-10-28.
BLM lists: two restroom facilities with outdoor showers, trash service, grey water dump sites, a black water dump site with water, a dance floor and ramadas.
BLM says LTVA permits are valid at all BLM LTVAs, including La Posa at Quartzsite.
BLM's Senator Wash pages say the dump station is at South Mesa and requires a fee from Sept 15 through Apr 15.
Off-season (Apr 16 to Sept 14) maximum stay is 14 days in a 28-day period.
Yes, but mostly for campers. Arizona State Parks include the dump with camping at parks such as Catalina, Lost Dutchman, Picacho Peak and Patagonia Lake, and Fountain Hills Sanitary District is free for town residents. We didn't find a dump on an official page that is free to every traveler, so plan on a fee if you aren't camping: $6 at Fountain Hills or $20 at several state parks.
How much does it cost to dump at an Arizona state park if I'm not camping?
Catalina, Dead Horse Ranch, Fool Hollow Lake, Homolovi, Lake Havasu and Lyman Lake list a $20 dump fee. Lost Dutchman, Picacho Peak, Kartchner Caverns, Roper Lake, Buckskin Mountain, River Island and Cattail Cove keep their dumps for campers. Lake Havasu's fee schedule also lists a daily entrance fee, so ask at the gate whether you pay both.
Do truck stops in Arizona charge to dump?
Love's, Pilot, Flying J and TA list RV dumps at several Arizona stores, including Love's #659 in Tolleson, Flying J #611 in Phoenix, Pilot #593 in Tucson and Love's #349 in Yuma. None of their location pages post a dump price. Ask inside and pay before you pull into the dump lane.
Does an LTVA permit include the dump station?
Yes. BLM lists dump stations at La Posa in Quartzsite and at South Mesa in the Imperial Dam LTVA for permit holders. From Sept 15 to Apr 15 the permit costs $40 for any 14 consecutive days or $180 for the season, and it is valid at every BLM LTVA. Interagency passes such as America the Beautiful don't discount it.
Can I pay to use a Maricopa County park dump without camping?
Only by paying for a developed campsite. The county FAQ says a non-camper can use a park dump only by paying the developed-site camping fee, and it doesn't encourage it. That fee is $40 a night in 2026 and $50 from Jan 1, 2027, so the $6 non-resident fee at Fountain Hills Sanitary District costs far less.
How we checked. We only list a service when an official source says it exists, and we quote fees exactly as posted, following our verification method. Corrections: [email protected].