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Camping for boating and paddling in Arizona
74 camps in Arizona that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 52°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Young17 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Chino Valley12 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Tonto Basin10 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Eagar8 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Cottonwood8 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Arizona are good for boating and paddling?
74 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 2 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 52°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 95% also offer fishing, 80% also offer hiking, 66% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in ArizonaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Spillway (Az)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSpillway Campground is on the shores of popular Woods Canyon Lake near the town of Heber in north central Arizona. Situated in a pine forest with plenty of shade, the campground has…
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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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Aspen (Az)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families and photographers, located in north central Arizona near Heber and Payson. It sits in a dense pine and aspen area forest…
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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…
View camp →- Verde Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Located near the geographic center of Arizona, the Verde Ranger District is accessible to visitors from all over the state. Drop a fishing line into the Verde River at one of eight day-use…
View camp → - Black Mesa Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Black Mesa Ranger District is the westernmost ranger district on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Located only 2 1/2 hours from the Phoenix Metro area, the district is a popular…
View camp → - Riggs Flat CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · 8,757 ft · No cell signal
The main attraction at Riggs Flat Campground ([Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd684805.pdf)) is [Riggs Flat…
View camp → - Sinkhole CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportunities. Hiking and mountain biking…
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