About Mesquite Campground
[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/53108273@N03/albums/72177720304336629) Mesquite Campground provides privacy and shade. Here you can relax under the shaded canopies of mesquite trees while listening to the sounds of water flowing from the Verde River just a short distance from your site. Designated camp sites have fire rings, grills and picnic tables where families can enjoy time together. There are hiking, fishing, swimming opportunities and more. Review-At-A-Glance below for more details about this site.
- Managed by: USFS - Tonto National Forest
- Where: 15 mi northeast of Carefree, AZ · 33.96592, -111.71819
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jan–Apr & Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sears | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 7.9 mi |
| Davenport | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 16.5 mi |
| Fig Spring | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 3.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 18.8 mi
Propane: 21.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Horseshoe Campground 0.8 mi
- Catfish Point Dispersed Camping Area 1.3 mi
- Ocotillo Rec and Boating Site Dispersed 1.4 mi
- Bronco Trailhead Dispersed 6.3 mi
- Sheep Bridge 7.8 mi
- CCC 8.5 mi