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Lyman Lake Campground

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Show Low AZ GreatSky CampRanch

68 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · White Mountain Lake, AZ

Learn more about this land: At 6000ft elevation the air is much cleaner and the weather is much cooler, especially in the summer time! We have plenty of space. A well house to fill up your water. There are also outdoor bathrooms, no shower yet, but working on that! We're just a short seven minute drive to the dump station at a local gas station down the road on the Deuce of Clubs and Penrod. We are 14 minutes from a large hospital, 10 minutes from major grocery stores, shopping and restaurants, and many other fun activities. Our location is in a perfect spot to enjoy the blue sky and great weather. Sunrise Ski area is a quick drive too! Pinetop Lakeside are within 10 minutes, Taylor and Snowflake are within 15 to 25 minutes. We hope you visit and continue to keep our environment clean and a chill spot to visit. Cheers! We also offer a few extras at check-out... We have our 4S free range, nest run eggs for $5.44/dozen. Start your trip off right with a bundle of our premium firewood. Mostly juniper, nicely dried and bagged. Just remind us at check-in with your receipt. This is not the cheap wood they sell at the gas station. Please always check for our fire bans that are regulated by the county and state. Always have a bucket of water next to your campfire and make sure it's completely out before you leave it. Please do not bring outside firewood. Please do not take the firewood on our property.

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Donald B.’s Land

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents116 acres · Saint Johns, AZ

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The Rockhound Ranch RV and Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Snowflake, AZ

Get out of the HEAT and come stay at The Rockhound Ranch. Phenomenal Sunrises and Sunsets, and it's great for a relaxing/calming weekend, or week. 20 Acres of tranquility. If you have ATV's, they are also welcome FREE parking. Dry camping. No food near property, plan accordingly. Bring water as well! ONE RV hook up - Price $50.00 night No Wifi. Please select 5 guests to accommodate the price for the RV.

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Shiloh Ranch Guesthouse

2 sites · Lodging40 acres · Arizona 85924, AZ

This is part of the remote sacred land of NE AZ. It is surrounded by several different Indian Reservations, has been relatively untouched for many centuries. This is where Giants walked about and before that .the dinosaurs It's located close to the stunning Painted Desert, is only 20 miles south of the amazing Petrified Forest, on the way to the Grand Canyon. This area is the gateway to many world class sites.yet is completely secluded and secure. It's easy to locate on a highway with no traffic.This Ancient land is loaded with petrified wood, occasional arrowheads, incredible pollution-free blue skies, no traffic, QUIET, the Milky Way & countless galaxies and a rare opportunity to step out of time in comfort & security. Use it as a base to explore all the surrounding sites, an intimate getaway, or stay secluded and write that book you've always longed to !Learn more about this land:The cozy Guest House is relatively self contained.....but you can explore or wander the rest of the 40 acres. Lots of DVDs if you want to relax inside. You'll find a Bar-b-Que to use on your porch., and a fire pit for campfire songs, and toasting marshmallows! There's a deep well, with delicious, pure, refreshing, cold on-site water. Enjoy the telescope for night viewing.The sunrises, sunsets, and brilliant pollution-free blue skies invite you to see at least 30 miles with clarity.

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Creekside Lavender Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents17 acres · Eagar, AZ

Beautiful 17 acre farm located 4 minutes from town but a world away with its own secluded creek and pasture land. Come stay on the property right next to the creek and enjoy all that the White Mountians have to offer. Restaurants nearby and a grocery store less than two miles away. Bring your outdoor gear and enjoy all of the White Mountain fun.

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Beautiful southwest campsites

10 sites · RVs, Tents39 acres · Saint Johns, AZ

Here are two campsites that are in the high and low desert of Arizona! If there are any question please reach out and communicate. I really would like all campers to be happy with the experience and add value with sharing their experience.

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Horse Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Concho, AZ

Learn more about this land:We are a horse camping and training facility. Each camp site is equipped with covered horse stalls, hitching rail, water and electric and access to trails. Large arena, several round pens, indoor riding arena and obstacle course with cross country jumps and challenges. We have 5 miles of groomed, marked trails on the ranch and just minutes away from hundreds of miles of Forest Trails in the Sitgreaves National Forest. Close to the painted desert and petrified forest. You will love this place near Show Low, Pint Top and Lakeside AZ.

Nevado Ranch Camp

1 site · Tent2 acres · Vernon, AZ

Welcome to Nevado Ranch Camping - the best White Mountains dark sky camping in the U.S. Southwest! So, you and your family or friends are most likely looking for a great location to pitch your tent(s) while exploring Arizona and New Mexico. Or, perhaps you are an ATV off-roader with your pride and joy in tow. In either case, you want a location that is "out there with the wildlife" and yet is secure from the critters. Feeling cozy in your camp while also having access to recreational amenities that make a stay so enjoyable is important to you. You also want a location where, at the end of a long day of hiking, biking and/or sightseeing, you can relax by a fire, listen to tunes, and enjoy your favorite beverage while looking up at a pitch black sky with stars as bright as diamonds. Our Value Proposition to You • Affordable rates • A location in the middle of the beautiful White Mountains wildlife - completely fenced off for your security • A level and cushy campsite with fire pit tucked in among the juniper trees • A crystal-clear sky for dark sky stargazing • A 15' x 20' recreation deck with fire pit, gas grill, music system and Adirondack chairs and recliners • A fully stocked, self-service kitchen to prepare your meals • An indoor relaxation area • A bathroom with hot water shower (cleaned and sterilized daily) • Close to twenty (20) national parks and monuments • Plenty of free, on-site parking • Active duty and veteran discounts • Veteran owned and operated The Camp Nevado Ranch Camp is 2.2 acres located smack dab in the middle of the Springerville “monogenetic” Volcanic Field (3rd largest in the U.S.) that consists of 405 discrete and dormant vents. The ground is relatively soft and perfect for a tent. We have plenty of free on-site parking. At an elevation of 6,993 feet, Nevado Ranch Camp, Apache County, AZ, is an easy day’s drive to dozens of popular tourist destinations in Arizona and New Mexico. In Portuguese, the word Nevado means “snowy.” The delicious city water we use is sourced from the never-gone-dry Coconino Aquafer. While we are completely off-the-grid, Nevado Ranch Camp is solar powered because we want to present as small a carbon footprint as possible. Changes in aLtitude, changes in aTtitude Given our elevation, there is no air pollution. It is roughly 20-25 degrees cooler fresher at the Camp than in the Phoenix or Tucson valleys. At Nevado Ranch Camp, the air is clear and crisp which makes for awesome stargazing - the Milky Way can easily be seen overhead. The Campsites At Nevado Ranch Camp, we offer 10 well-maintained, level campsites nestled among a forest of juniper trees. We have intentionally kept the number of campsites low so that our guests don't feel like they are part of a chaotic crowd. Each campsite has a 10’ x 10’ area for tent as well as additional space for chairs, bikes and other camping items. Deck lights provide a smidgeon of illumination at night. You can have your own private campfire as long as you use the locations provided AND when checking in, you prove to management that you have a working fire extinguisher on hand. You will be glad to know that the Camp is completely fenced off for your security. Our location is smack dab in the middle of the land inhabited by giant elk, coyotes, black bears, mule deer, antelope, foxes and mountain lions. The animals are usually active from dusk to dawn but don't be surprised if you hear these animals walking past your campsite on the road. The reason why they do so is because the series of roads and the vacant property next to us is the only unobstructed north/south passage for miles around - and the animals make use of it! The Hut The Hut is a converted barn (with hot and cold running water) that has a "serve yourself" kitchen for your use. There is a microwave, a three-burner stove, an air fryer and a George Forman grill, two refrigerators, and a blender. You bring your own K pods for the coffee maker, as well as your own sugar, creamer, etc. We provide the paper plates and bowls, plastic cutlery, drink cups, and napkins for your use - you bring your own food and beverages, seasonings, etc. The bathroom w/shower is cleaned and sterilized daily. Recreation Deck When you want to step away from the tent and lounge in the sun or moonlight, you will find a 15' x 20' asymmetrical Victorian stone deck outfitted with a gas grill, a music entertainment system, a lounge bed w/shade, an in-the-deck fire pit and a number of comfy Adirondack lounge chairs. Tiki torches and deck lights provide a subtle illumination at night. A badminton net is also used for volleyball and "tickle ball" (our version of pickleball). Bring your own paddles and other equipment. We keep the net down low so the young'uns can experience the thrill of spiking the ball! Indoor Relaxation Area You will like the indoor relaxation area that has a sofa, a recliner, a computer desk w/printer, wi-fi (no streaming, please!), and a tv. A shaded patio with sofa and chairs is just outside the front door. Live music If you’re a musician and/or a singer, bring your instruments and your melodic voice. The instruments we make available to guests include a Gibson Les Paul 100-year anniversary edition electric guitar, baritone and tenor ukeleles, a Brazilian mini Djembe drum, bongos, a harmonica, and a hand-carved Hawaiian tenor percussion block.

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Concho’s Gem

3 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Concho, AZ

2.24 private acres for your camping enjoyment.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent and enjoy the views of the White Mountains to the south. There is a convince store and Concho Lake just a few minutes away. Lyman Lake State Park is 34 miles away. The southern entrance to the Petrified National Forest is only 37 miles away. The Painted Desert is 100 miles away. Meteor Crater National Landmark is 114 miles away.

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Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

Learn more about this land:This raw land property, right at the edge of the Petrified Forest National Park, gives you amazing views of and walking access into the park (with an already purchased entrance pass) to the ancient Puerco Pueblo and the stunning views of Newspaper Rock. Cell reception in the area is decent. I had access to TMobile data from the property the last time I was there though not all areas of the park have the same luxury. City folk (like it seems I have sadly become these days) often forget what a beautiful starry night sky can look like. One clear night here and you'll see a sky full of stars, the milky way, planets and maybe a shooting star. As a International Dark Sky Park, the parks nightscape falls on the Bortel scale of 3 (1 being darkest and 9 being brightest). For more info go to www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/darkskies Outside of the Petrified Forest National Park in Holbrook, we recommend visiting Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co. and the Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Nearest gas can be found at the Painted Desert Visitor Center or west down I-40 toward Holbrook at the Hopi Travel Plaza. In Holbrook, groceries can be found at Safeway and local restaurants include Camaleon Cafe, Butterfield Stage Co. Steak House and Mandarin Beauty and host of other Mexican and American restaurants. Trucks do come down Adamana Rd to the storage facility during the week though you probably won't hear or see them much. The train can be a bit loud and obnoxious for some (or a something exciting for the kids) depending on how frequently it passes through so ear plugs at night may be advised. I'm usually pretty accessible and close to my phone so feel free to message me with any questions you may have, before during or after your trip! ***Please read all rules and descriptions in the listing thoroughly before booking to make sure this listing is a good fit!*** We look forward to having you!

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RV in Gods country

5 sites · Lodging, RVs40 acres · Vernon, AZ

Quite, remote, star filled skies, meditation paths, spectacular sunrises and sunsets. There are 4 RV sites and are pm 40 acres surrounded by state land with hundreds of miles of wide open spaces. The property has a gate that opens up the state land for hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding.. On the property there is a retreat center with bathrooms and showers.

Serene Escape

1 site · Tent1 acre · Concho, AZ

Learn more about this land: This serene desert landscape will give you the solitude and desert vibes you are looking for! It is a great stop over if you are cruising to NM, or if you are exploring Northern AZ. Positioned right next to the Red Rock Ranch Lavender farm, and right between 2 of AZ's best destinations (Show Low, AZ and the Petrified Forest National Park)! Petrified Forest National Park is only 16 miles away! This expansive park covers 230 square miles of Arizona desert, extending into the badlands and the Painted Desert. The Petrified Forest is famous for its fossilized trees, which fell about 225 million years ago. There's also spectacular colored rocks, a result of the Chinle Formation. Hike, sightsee and photograph your way through this unique landscape of grandiose geology. Hiking and backpacking abound but beware of the region's high altitude and dry, windy climate. For some of the best backcountry trails in the country, head to Red Basin or Martha's Butte. Grab a backcountry permit and wander at will. If you're new to the hiking game, book a guided hike and let the experts lead you to the best vistas around. Backcountry camping within the park itself is your best bet for lodging, but if all that open space sounds a little, dare we say...petrifying, nearby private campgrounds are available. There's also good camping in Canyon de Chelly National Monument and El Morro National Monument. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.

The best camping near Lyman Lake State Park guide

Overview

About

At an elevation of 6,000 feet, Lyman Lake State Park is one of the best ways to beat the Arizona heat with summer days hovering in the 80’s and 1,500 acres of water to jump into. The behemoth lake can be experienced along shoreline trails where petroglyphs grace the rocks and jackrabbits scurry through the wildflowers. But let’s be real, you came to get wet! There’s plenty of splish splashing to be had; jet skis, speed boats, canoes, and kayakers all share these waters. There’s no better way to take to the lake than skimming the surface on an innertube. Anglers can enjoy the quiet west end of Lyman, word is the walleye and bass hang here in the no wake zone. Once you’ve had your fill of sun and fun, let Lyman sing you to sleep in one of their campgrounds or cabins, though expansive skies and singing toads may mesmerize you until dawn. Lyman Lake is a classic desert oasis in any season, we assure you this place is no mirage.

Notable campgrounds

Point Campground: Offers stunning lakeside views and spacious sites for tents and RVs.
Petroglyph Campground: Explore ancient rock art nearby at this campground nestled in nature.
Spillway Campground: Ideal for families, with easy access to the lake and hiking trails.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early to secure your spot, as campgrounds fill up quickly during peak seasons.
Consider visiting during the week for better availability and a quieter experience.
Check for cancellations regularly, as plans change and spots may open up.
Explore nearby camping options to ensure you have a backup plan if the park is full.

When to go

The best time to visit Lyman Lake State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer months can be hot, so come prepared with plenty of water and sun protection. Winters are cold, and some facilities may be closed, so check ahead before planning a winter visit.

Know before you go

Check the park's website for any alerts or closures before your trip.
Wear appropriate footwear for hiking and pack extra layers for changing weather conditions.
Remember to bring water, as hydration is key in Arizona's climate.
Be aware of local wildlife and follow guidelines to ensure a safe encounter.
Facilities such as restrooms and picnic areas are available, but it's wise to bring supplies in case they are busy.