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Winter camping near snow trails in Arizona

74 camps in Arizona within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports.

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74camps for winter sports
10free or dispersed
19reservable
144miles of snowmobile trail

Winter trails

144 miles of snowmobile trail, 101 miles of cross-country ski trail and 7 miles of snowshoe trail (from Forest Service, OpenStreetMap). Check grooming, snow and avalanche conditions before you go.

Best areas for winter sports

  1. Around Young36 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
  2. Around Eagar13 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
  3. Around Parks11 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
  4. Around Fredonia8 camps for winter sports within 25 miles
  5. Around Tonto Basin3 camps for winter sports within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Arizona are good for winter sports?

74 camps within 3 miles of a snowmobile, ski or snowshoe trail, on a lake cold enough for ice fishing, or listing winter sports; 10 of them are free.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 46% also offer fishing, 45% also offer hiking, 42% also offer wildlife & birding.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open winter sports in Arizona

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • WinnFederal campground · Reservable · 9,321 ft · Cell signal

    Winn Campground is situated near the Mt. Baldy trailheads and the East and West Forks of the Little Colorado River, making it an excellent choice for anglers and hikers. The facility offers…

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  • Spring Valley Cabin & BunkhouseFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    The Spring Valley Cabin and Bunkhouse offer a peaceful retreat with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, quiet solitude, wildlife viewing opportunities, and access to nearby…

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  • Mogollon CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Mogollon Campground, although not directly in the Woods Canyon Recreation area, sits just outside and is only two miles from the lake. For those who like spectacular views, this campground…

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  • BrookcharFederal campground · Reservable · 9,062 ft · No cell signal

    Brookchar 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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  • MolinoFederal campground · Reservable · 4,357 ft · Cell signal

    Visitors are drawn to Molino Campground for its group camping area, scenic mountain surroundings and hiking and mountain biking opportunities. While most other campgrounds in the Catalina…

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  • Hannagan CampgroundFederal campground · Free · 9,114 ft · No cell signal

    At 9,100 feet, Hannagan campground is one of the highest campgrounds in Arizona. Being so high up, you might suspect that the weather is cool at Hannagan campground. It is! In fact, it is…

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  • Williams Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Williams Ranger District is on the Coconino Plateau and encircles the City of Williams, Arizona. It is one of three districts within the Kaibab National Forest.

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  • Burnt Corral CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · 1,916 ft · Cell signal

    Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake. It is nestled…

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Free camps for winter sports

  • Dispersed spot · 4 mi SW of Forest LakesDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

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  • KP Cienega CampgroundFederal campground · Free · 8,970 ft · No cell signal

    At 9,000 feet, this is one of the highest campgrounds in Arizona. With that in mind, you might suspect that it's cool up here. Well you would be right, deliciously cool--when it's hot…

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  • 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…

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  • Fr 84 Camping AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

    Dispersed Camping Area

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