Camping for climbing in Arizona
20 camps in Arizona that list climbing 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 85°F and lows near 54°F.
Best areas for climbing
- Around Chino Valley5 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Fort Valley4 camps for climbing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Arizona are good for climbing?
20 camps that list climbing or mention it in their description; 1 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 85°F and lows near 54°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 85% also offer hiking, 65% also offer wildlife & birding, 60% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open climbing in ArizonaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Palisades Ranger Residence CabinFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is located within the Palisades Administrative Site in the Santa Catalina Mountains, 20 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona. The cabin is reached via the…
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Half Moon RanchFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHalf Moon Ranch is a ranch style house located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Forest, approximately 1-1/2 hours east of Tucson. The house is…
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Thumb ButteFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThumb Butte Group Picnic Area is a convenient place for groups of up to 100 people to enjoy a day outdoors. The site is located under the towering pines of Prescott National Forest about 4…
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Dogtown Lake Campground And GroupFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDogtown Lake offers a scenic setting convenient to Grand Canyon National Park and the cities of Williams and Flagstaff, Arizona. The campground is situated in a pine forest along the shore…
View camp →- Oak Flat CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · 3,953 ft · Cell signal
Oak Flat Campground will be intermittently closed from 12:00 p.m. March 19, 2021, through April 26, 2021, to protect the privacy of traditional and cultural ceremonies of the San Carlos…
View camp → - Granite Basin Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Nestled among pines and boulders of Prescott's iconic Granite Mountain, Granite Basin Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round including: hiking…
View camp → - Flagstaff Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Flagstaff Ranger District encompasses nearly 850,000 acres of National Forest lands around the Flagstaff area, from Mormon Lake and Anderson Mesa to north of the San Francisco Peaks. At…
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Hilltop Campground (Az)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHilltop Campground is located in the Prescott Basin at 5,712 feet in elevation and just over three miles south of Hwy 69 and east of Walker Road. Campers will appreciate the mild weather…
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