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Pick your wilderness pleasure in the fifth-largest national forest in the United States. Head to the Sonoran Desert if you love arid, brown scenery. Hike near the pine-forested Mogollon Rim for a bit more green. You get spectacular natural wonders either way.
Do you remember those stereotypical desert scenes with large cactuses? You can see those for real in the desert. Big and meaty saguaro cactuses thrive in the Sonoran desert. Bring plenty of water to see these beauties up close.
Cool off in the pine forests to the north, because they grow at higher elevations. Hike among tower Ponderosa pines that offer shade from the summer sun. Splash around in a mountain stream after your picnic lunch. Your campsite lets you chill after a relaxing day of getting back to nature.
Pick your wilderness pleasure in the fifth-largest national forest in the United States. Head to the Sonoran Desert if you love arid, brown scenery. Hike near the pine-forested Mogollon Rim for a bit more green. You get spectacular natural wonders either way.
Do you remember those stereotypical desert scenes with large cactuses? You can see those for real in the desert. Big and meaty saguaro cactuses thrive in the Sonoran desert. Bring plenty of water to see these beauties up close.
Cool off in the pine forests to the north, because they grow at higher elevations. Hike among tower Ponderosa pines that offer shade from the summer sun. Splash around in a mountain stream after your picnic lunch. Your campsite lets you chill after a relaxing day of getting back to nature.
Reserve your favorite campground among several different locations in the national forest. Tents and RVs are welcome. Backpackers can pitch their tents in designated areas.
Offering scenic overlooks of the Sonoran Desert, Barlet Flat is located in close proximity to the area’s like-named reservoir. And, only offering dispersed camping, it’s an area appeals to the more minimalist among us, offering little in the way of modern frills. Ready for an adventure?
Beautiful lakeside views, panoramas of the mountains all around, what more could you want from a campsite? At Crabtree Wash Campground, you get all of this and more! Located on the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway and Apache Lake, you can spend all day hiking the trails or hitting the water. What are you waiting for?? Get going!
Scenic roads, mountain views, what more could you ask for? At Upper Burnt Corral Campground in the Tonto National Forest, you’ll never get tired of the beauty around you. Accessed from the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, Upper Burnt Corral provides all the amenities you and your crew could ever need. Use the picnic tables, potable water Read more...
Imagine you and your 99 friends of choice hitting the water at dawn and fishing 'til your heart’s content. Well, this vision is a reality when you base your adventure at Frazier Group Campground in Tonto National Forest. Spend all day on the water or hit the trails and break in those hiking boots. There’s really no wrong way to explore the epic be Read more...
Five miles in any direction of Rose Creek Campground, you’ll find Arizona’s most diverse and gorgeous wilderness, plants, and wildlife. The Salome and Sierra Ancha Wilderness lies on either side, filled with winding trails, all ready for explorin’. Sleep under the star-filled nighttime sky at a small, cozy campsite, complete with picnic tables and Read more...
Set off on the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, enjoy the incredible scenery, and perhaps stop for the night at Burnt Corral Campground. All of these fully accessible sites are spacious enough for RVs and very close to Apache Lake, making them a perfect destination for campers and boaters!
There’s swimming holes, pristine fishing, shady campsites, and incredible canyons to be found at Alderwood Campground. Sittin’ beside Haigler Creek and about 11 miles north of Young, this spot gives you the perfect blend of solitude and close proximity to fun. Explore the Hellsgate Wilderness, cool off in the water, nab some trout for dinner, or t Read more...
Haigler Canyon Campground is spot-on if you like trout fishing, swimming in cool waters, and picnicking to your heart’s content. There’s campsites for both day use and overnight use, so if you plan to stay awhile, remember to pack your own filtration system or just bring enough drinking water along.
Invitation time! Send ‘em out soon cause you can’t miss out on snagging Sharp Creek Group Campground. Explore Tonto National Forest with your closest family members and friends, while taking advantage of the excellent amenities at your home away from home. From Sharp Creek Group Campground, you can chill by the fire or access the seriously awesome Read more...
Families love Cave Creek Group Campground! Originally built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this spot has been visited by happy campers for generations. Add this special site to your family’s go-to list when you come explore Tonto National Forest on your next adventure. With food prep areas, grills, and picnic tables, you’re all set fo Read more...
This winter-only campground is all about those rugged bluffs, saguaro cactus, and always gorgeous desert skies. Tortilla Campground is a popular and untamed haven for city dwellers, rock climbers, and boaters, with it being just outside the Phoenix metropolitan area! You can come here for the Superstition Wilderness, the lakes along Salt River, th Read more...
Offering access to both Arizona’s largest lake and a river access point to the Upper Salt River, Schoolhouse Campground offers picturesque campsites. Many campsites have shade ramadas, and there is even an amphitheater on site—you never know what kind of wild entertainment might come your way!
Easy access…to fishing! At Christopher Creek Campground, you can spend all day long at the namesake creek that flows directly through camp. Set up shop, then hit the water to get a head start on catching tonight’s dinner. Back to nature, right? You’ll be seriously in touch with Mother Nature after a weekend spent here! But city slickers, don’t wor Read more...
It's easy to get lost in Bulldog Canyon Off-Highway Area. Leave your big city concerns on the paved road. . . you won't need them here! Spend days on end hiking, biking, and ATVing through the backcountry wilderness of Tonto National Forest. Find rest at any of the dispersed campsites scattered throughout. But don't forget your compass!
Backcountry at its best! Verde Glen Campground in Tonto National Forest is the perfect place to get lost this summer. Pack it in (and out!) as you make your way to this secluded escape on the banks of East Verde River. Fish for days or rest up in your camp chair. The choice is yours! But remember these primitive areas have zero amenities, so make Read more...
Colcord Ridge Campground is 7,600 feet up, so you can expect ponderosa pines, superb trout fishing, and ultimate seclusion. There are few amenities, but that just means the wildlife and beauty is abundant here. Come prepared and don’t forget to take out everything you brought in!
History and nature colliding. . . you don't see that every day! At Sheeps Bridge Campground in Tonto National Forest, you can take a walk on the historical side when you brave Sheep Bridge. Built as a safeguard for sheep to cross the roaring Verde River, this area now serves as a gateway to the Mazatzal Wilderness. So load up your car, activate 4W Read more...
Offering beautiful vistas and beachfront camping alongside the Yellow Cliff, SB Cove Campground is a favorite amongst backpackers. Lined by dispersed camping, the area’s known to be an angler’s mecca—large and small mouth bass are what you'll be eating for dinner!
Discover Mother Nature herself this summer when you camp at Sawmill Flats in Tonto National Forest. Test your outdoor skills in this scenic (and very primitive!) area. Hike all day in the Sierra Ancha Mountains then rest your barking dogs in your tent-away-from-home. Heck, there are even a few picnic tables to make it easy on you! Bonus!
A boater and hiker's delight! At Bachelor Cove Campground in Tonto National Forest, its water-way or the highway. Hike or boat it in and you'll find you never have to compete with the car camping m
Tonto National Forest
Choose your own adventure in Arizona's largest national forest.
Pick your wilderness pleasure in the fifth-largest national forest in the United States. Head to the Sonoran Desert if you love arid, brown scenery. Hike near the pine-forested Mogollon Rim for a bit more green. You get spectacular natural wonders either way.
Do you remember those stereotypical desert scenes with large cactuses? You can see those for real in the desert. Big and meaty saguaro cactuses thrive in the Sonoran desert. Bring plenty of water to see these beauties up close.
Cool off in the pine forests to the north, because they grow at higher elevations. Hike among tower Ponderosa pines that offer shade from the summer sun. Splash around in a mountain stream after your picnic lunch. Your campsite lets you chill after a relaxing day of getting back to nature.
Reserve your favorite campground among sever
Pick your wilderness pleasure in the fifth-largest national forest in the United States. Head to the Sonoran Desert if you love arid, brown scenery. Hike near the pine-forested Mogollon Rim for a bit more green. You get spectacular natural wonders either way.
Do you remember those stereotypical desert scenes with large cactuses? You can see those for real in the desert. Big and meaty saguaro cactuses thrive in the Sonoran desert. Bring plenty of water to see these beauties up close.
Cool off in the pine forests to the north, because they grow at higher elevations. Hike among tower Ponderosa pines that offer shade from the summer sun. Splash around in a mountain stream after your picnic lunch. Your campsite lets you chill after a relaxing day of getting back to nature.
Reserve your favorite campground among several different locations in the national forest. Tents and RVs are welcome. Backpackers can pitch their tents in designated areas.
Activities in the park
62 campgrounds in Tonto National Forest
Offering scenic overlooks of the Sonoran Desert, Barlet Flat is located in close proximity to the area’s like-named reservoir. And, only offering dispersed camping, it’s an area appeals to the more minimalist among us, offering little in the way of modern frills. Ready for an adventure?
Beautiful lakeside views, panoramas of the mountains all around, what more could you want from a campsite? At Crabtree Wash Campground, you get all of this and more! Located on the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway and Apache Lake, you can spend all day hiking the trails or hitting the water. What are you waiting for?? Get going!
Scenic roads, mountain views, what more could you ask for? At Upper Burnt Corral Campground in the Tonto National Forest, you’ll never get tired of the beauty around you. Accessed from the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, Upper Burnt Corral provides all the amenities you and your crew could ever need. Use the picnic tables, potable water Read more...
Imagine you and your 99 friends of choice hitting the water at dawn and fishing 'til your heart’s content. Well, this vision is a reality when you base your adventure at Frazier Group Campground in Tonto National Forest. Spend all day on the water or hit the trails and break in those hiking boots. There’s really no wrong way to explore the epic be Read more...
Five miles in any direction of Rose Creek Campground, you’ll find Arizona’s most diverse and gorgeous wilderness, plants, and wildlife. The Salome and Sierra Ancha Wilderness lies on either side, filled with winding trails, all ready for explorin’. Sleep under the star-filled nighttime sky at a small, cozy campsite, complete with picnic tables and Read more...
Set off on the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, enjoy the incredible scenery, and perhaps stop for the night at Burnt Corral Campground. All of these fully accessible sites are spacious enough for RVs and very close to Apache Lake, making them a perfect destination for campers and boaters!
There’s swimming holes, pristine fishing, shady campsites, and incredible canyons to be found at Alderwood Campground. Sittin’ beside Haigler Creek and about 11 miles north of Young, this spot gives you the perfect blend of solitude and close proximity to fun. Explore the Hellsgate Wilderness, cool off in the water, nab some trout for dinner, or t Read more...
Haigler Canyon Campground is spot-on if you like trout fishing, swimming in cool waters, and picnicking to your heart’s content. There’s campsites for both day use and overnight use, so if you plan to stay awhile, remember to pack your own filtration system or just bring enough drinking water along.
Invitation time! Send ‘em out soon cause you can’t miss out on snagging Sharp Creek Group Campground. Explore Tonto National Forest with your closest family members and friends, while taking advantage of the excellent amenities at your home away from home. From Sharp Creek Group Campground, you can chill by the fire or access the seriously awesome Read more...
Families love Cave Creek Group Campground! Originally built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this spot has been visited by happy campers for generations. Add this special site to your family’s go-to list when you come explore Tonto National Forest on your next adventure. With food prep areas, grills, and picnic tables, you’re all set fo Read more...
This winter-only campground is all about those rugged bluffs, saguaro cactus, and always gorgeous desert skies. Tortilla Campground is a popular and untamed haven for city dwellers, rock climbers, and boaters, with it being just outside the Phoenix metropolitan area! You can come here for the Superstition Wilderness, the lakes along Salt River, th Read more...
Offering access to both Arizona’s largest lake and a river access point to the Upper Salt River, Schoolhouse Campground offers picturesque campsites. Many campsites have shade ramadas, and there is even an amphitheater on site—you never know what kind of wild entertainment might come your way!
Easy access…to fishing! At Christopher Creek Campground, you can spend all day long at the namesake creek that flows directly through camp. Set up shop, then hit the water to get a head start on catching tonight’s dinner. Back to nature, right? You’ll be seriously in touch with Mother Nature after a weekend spent here! But city slickers, don’t wor Read more...
It's easy to get lost in Bulldog Canyon Off-Highway Area. Leave your big city concerns on the paved road. . . you won't need them here! Spend days on end hiking, biking, and ATVing through the backcountry wilderness of Tonto National Forest. Find rest at any of the dispersed campsites scattered throughout. But don't forget your compass!
Backcountry at its best! Verde Glen Campground in Tonto National Forest is the perfect place to get lost this summer. Pack it in (and out!) as you make your way to this secluded escape on the banks of East Verde River. Fish for days or rest up in your camp chair. The choice is yours! But remember these primitive areas have zero amenities, so make Read more...
Colcord Ridge Campground is 7,600 feet up, so you can expect ponderosa pines, superb trout fishing, and ultimate seclusion. There are few amenities, but that just means the wildlife and beauty is abundant here. Come prepared and don’t forget to take out everything you brought in!
History and nature colliding. . . you don't see that every day! At Sheeps Bridge Campground in Tonto National Forest, you can take a walk on the historical side when you brave Sheep Bridge. Built as a safeguard for sheep to cross the roaring Verde River, this area now serves as a gateway to the Mazatzal Wilderness. So load up your car, activate 4W Read more...
Offering beautiful vistas and beachfront camping alongside the Yellow Cliff, SB Cove Campground is a favorite amongst backpackers. Lined by dispersed camping, the area’s known to be an angler’s mecca—large and small mouth bass are what you'll be eating for dinner!
Discover Mother Nature herself this summer when you camp at Sawmill Flats in Tonto National Forest. Test your outdoor skills in this scenic (and very primitive!) area. Hike all day in the Sierra Ancha Mountains then rest your barking dogs in your tent-away-from-home. Heck, there are even a few picnic tables to make it easy on you! Bonus!
A boater and hiker's delight! At Bachelor Cove Campground in Tonto National Forest, its water-way or the highway. Hike or boat it in and you'll find you never have to compete with the car camping m