This crescent-shaped bay offers some of the best beach camping in Baja — white sand, calm turquoise water, and protection from prevailing winds. The water stays shallow for hundreds of yards, warming like a bathtub in summer and perfect for swimming year-round. RVs and overland rigs scatter along the beach under basic palapas, with no formal sites but plenty of room to spread out.
Access is via a short dirt road off Highway 1, passable by any vehicle. The beach can fill up during winter months with snowbirds, but there’s usually space. No services — pack out trash and bring your own water. Watch for soft sand near the high-tide line.
Prime Sea of Cortez beach camping
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mulegé, Baja California Sur |
| Miles from pavement | 2.1 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Dirt |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | Federal |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Shade |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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