Camping near hiking trails in Arizona
331 camps in Arizona within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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 54°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowshed | 7.9 mi | 11 | Cliff Camp · 0.0 mi |
| Highline | 44.1 mi | 10 | Dispersed spot · 2 mi E of Pine · 0.1 mi |
| Bigelow | 0.9 mi | 10 | Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin · 0.1 mi |
| Palisade | 6.4 mi | 9 | Camp Whispering Pines · 0.1 mi |
| South Fork | 5.6 mi | 9 | Aspen Camp · 0.0 mi |
| Overland | 17.8 mi | 7 | Elderberry Spring Campground · 0.2 mi |
| Ditch Mountain | 5.1 mi | 7 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi W of Sonoita · 0.7 mi |
| Woods Canyon Nature | 0.8 mi | 7 | Aspen (Az) · 0.4 mi |
| Tusayan Mtn Bike | 17.0 mi | 6 | Grand Canyon Camper Village · 0.1 mi |
| Cave Canyon | 3.6 mi | 6 | Dispersed spot · 10 mi W of Sonoita · 0.0 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Chino Valley43 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Young41 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Camp Verde31 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Cave Creek28 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Apache Junction26 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Arizona are good for hiking?
331 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 61 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 54°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 35% also offer wildlife & birding, 31% also offer fishing, 27% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in ArizonaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Thumb ButteFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campThumb 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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Little Elden Springs HorsecampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLittle Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. Located in the Coconino National Forest of northern…
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BrookcharFederal campground · Reservable · 9,062 ft · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.3 miBrookchar 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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Crook CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miThis group campground is situated in a tall ponderosa pine forest, just down the road from the popular Woods Canyon Lake in north central Arizona. The shaded campground is a nice hideaway…
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Canyon PointFederal campground · Reservable · 25,036 ft · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miLocated 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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Rose CanyonFederal campground · Reservable · 7,080 ft · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miRose 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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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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Lewis CanyonFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miLewis Canyon is a large single-group campsite located in the scenic White Mountains region of eastern Arizona. With several amenities and activities, including hiking and horseshoes, the…
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Free camps for hiking
- Upper Canyon Creek CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.8 mi
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…
View camp → - Hazlett Hollow CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.6 mi
This is a relatively small, semi-primitive campground in the southern end of the Bradshaw Mountains in the Horsethief Basin Area. Ponderosa pine is the dominant vegetation type in the area.…
View camp → - Fr 84 Camping AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 mi
Dispersed Camping Area
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