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Camping in Arizona
1,250 places to camp in Arizona: 305 national forest and federal campgrounds, 7 state park campgrounds, 306 free dispersed and primitive spots, 632 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 84°F and lows near 51°F.
Best areas to camp
- Around Rio Rico123 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Parks98 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Mesa92 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Camp Verde86 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Young75 camps in the area within 25 miles
Questions
When is the best time to camp in Arizona?
The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 84°F and lows near 51°F.
Is there free camping in Arizona?
Yes: 327 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.
Will I have cell signal camping in Arizona?
At about 87% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.
Where are the darkest skies for camping in Arizona?
522 camps sit under the darkest skies (class 1–2). See the stargazing page.
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Open Arizona in Find campsThis week's picks
A different handful each week. Tap a camp to see it from above, check the weather and plan the drive.
Lynx CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLynx Campground is located in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area at 5,600 feet in elevation. Within 1/4 mile of the popular Lynx Lake, the campground is situated along the lake's west shoreline.…
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North Rim Campground (Az)Federal campground · Reservable · 8,350 ft · Cell signalThe North Rim Campground is located on the remote and rustic North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona, approximately 210 miles (338 km) from Grand Canyon Village, AZ on…
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MolinoFederal campground · Reservable · 4,357 ft · Cell signalVisitors are drawn to Molino Campground for its group camping area, scenic mountain surroundings and hiking and mountain biking opportunities. While most other campgrounds in the Catalina…
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Christmas Recreation SiteFederal campground · First come, first served · 1,991 ft · Cell signalThe Christmas Recreation Site is along the Gila River approximately 6½ miles upstream from the Town of Winkelman, and 3½ miles upstream from the [Shores Recreation…
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Lake Havasu Shoreline SitesFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalThe Lake Havasu Field Offices manages 73 boat access campsites over 20 miles along the Arizona shore of Lake Havasu. These campsites offer a picnic table, barbecue grill, and trash…
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Portal BunkhouseFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Portal Bunkhouse is a two-room cabin located one mile west of Portal, Arizona. Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Bunkhouse is listed on the National Register…
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Rainbow (Az)Federal campground · Reservable · 9,062 ft · No cell signalRainbow is the largest campground in the Big Lake Recreation Area in eastern Arizona. Because of its proximity to the lake, size and the many amenities it offers, Rainbow is a favorite for…
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Luna LakeFederal campground · Reservable · 7,949 ft · Cell signalLuna Lake Campground is a pleasant vacation site with open forest, lush meadows, a lake with great fishing, first rate mountain scenery and additional recreation facilities located within…
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Free camping in Arizona
327 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.
Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters BuildingFederal campground · Free · Cell signalKentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters is located in the Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona in the Coronado National Forest. The five adobe buildings originally served as headquarters…
View camp →- Nolan Dispersed Camping AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
The West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping Area includes eight main areas that offer roughly 200 total campsites. Dispersed camping in these designated areas will remain free and are on a…
View camp → - Hannagan CampgroundFederal campground · Free · 9,114 ft · No cell signal
At 9,100 feet, Hannagan campground is one of the highest campgrounds in Arizona. Being so high up, you might suspect that the weather is cool at Hannagan campground. It is! In fact, it is…
View camp → - Scott ReservoirFederal campground · Free · 6,716 ft · Cell signal
Day-use only, no camping. Situated near Scott Reservoir, area has only modest developments, but is very popular throughout the summer.
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