27mi from Roper Lake Campground · 1 site · RVEscape to the untouched beauty of Arizona's Aravaipa Canyon region, where the rugged Sonoran Desert meets star-filled skies that will take your breath away. Nestled between Graham Mountain and the Galiuro Mountain Range, this secluded campsite offers a rare opportunity to disconnect completely and immerse yourself in nature's raw splendor. With minimal light pollution in this protected valley, you'll experience some of the most spectacular stargazing in Arizona—the kind of celestial display that reminds you why people have been drawn to the desert for millennia.
Just a short drive away, the legendary Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness awaits with its perennial creek, towering canyon walls, and lush riparian habitat that stands in stunning contrast to the surrounding desert. Known as one of Arizona's premier wilderness areas, Aravaipa Canyon is home to over 200 bird species, desert bighorn sheep, and a remarkable diversity of wildlife drawn to its year-round flowing water. The canyon's slot sections and cottonwood-lined creek make for unforgettable hiking, though permits are required and limited to preserve this ecological treasure. While you're exploring the area, don't miss the historic Klondyke Store—a century-old trading post that has served ranchers, miners, and travelers since the early 1900s, offering a genuine taste of old Arizona and a connection to the region's frontier heritage.
This is authentic backcountry camping for those who crave true wilderness. Our site is completely off-grid—no phone service, no electricity, no amenities—which means you'll experience the desert exactly as it's meant to be: wild, quiet, and transformative. Come prepared with everything you need and practice leave-no-trace principles (pack-in, pack-out). Whether you're seeking solitude, adventure, or simply a night under stars so bright you can read by them, this remote canyon location delivers an experience that's increasingly rare in our connected world.