Camping for fishing in Arizona
119 camps in Arizona that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 57°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Young26 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Cottonwood20 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Chino Valley15 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Eagar13 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Tonto Basin11 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Arizona are good for fishing?
119 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 5 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 57°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 80% also offer hiking, 68% also offer wildlife & birding, 59% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in ArizonaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
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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Alto Pit Ohv CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAlto Pit OHV Campground is located at the foot of Granite Mountain Wilderness Area, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. The off-highway trail system within the recreation area draws enthusiasts…
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Canyon PointFederal campground · Reservable · 25,036 ft · Cell signalLocated in the scenic Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in north central Arizona near the town of Heber, Canyon Point has a range of individual and group campsites to suit many visitors.
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BrookcharFederal campground · Reservable · 9,062 ft · No cell signalBrookchar Campground is tucked on the banks of Big Lake in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The campground is a small, tent-only facility comprised entirely of walk-in sites. Of the…
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Yavapai CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalYavapai Campground is within the Granite Basin Recreation Area, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The campground is located seven miles northwest of downtown Prescott. Main attractions are…
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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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Crescent Moon RamadaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCrescent Moon sits beneath the stunning Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the American Southwest. Historical buildings and towering Arizona Sycamore trees decorate the…
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Rose CanyonFederal campground · Reservable · 7,080 ft · Cell signalRose Canyon Campground is just 17 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona, off the Catalina Highway Scenic Drive near the summit of Mt. Lemmon. This area is popular for day use as well as…
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Free camps for fishing
- Colcord Ridge CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Situated within a mixed forest of Ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months. Trout fishing is available -- 5 miles to the east…
View camp → - Catfish Point Dispersed Camping AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Catfish is a site located on the Horseshoe Reservoir in Cave Creek. This site offers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains. Horseshoe Reservoir provide opportunities for many water…
View camp → - Upper Canyon Creek CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir. Canyon Creek is popular among anglers fishing for rainbow trout. Wildlife…
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