The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Bitter Springs, Arizona

In Bitter Springs, river camping means waking up to the rush of water and red rock views—no guesswork, just over 590 options that put you right near the banks. Sites like Glamping In Navajoland (44 reviews) and Antelope Canyon Navajo Hogan (11 reviews) make it clear why this area stands out. Average prices run around $200 per night, but you’ll spot sites for as low as $180 if you book early. You’ll get showers, open campfires, and a pet-friendly setup. Expect days filled with hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching. Bitter Springs isn’t just a stop—it’s a launchpad for river adventure.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bitter Springs

In Bitter Springs, river camping means waking up to the rush of water and red rock views—no guesswork, just over 590 options that put you right near the banks. Sites like Glamping In Navajoland (44 reviews) and Antelope Canyon Navajo Hogan (11 reviews) make it clear why this area stands out. Average prices run around $200 per night, but you’ll spot sites for as low as $180 if you book early. You’ll get showers, open campfires, and a pet-friendly setup. Expect days filled with hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife watching. Bitter Springs isn’t just a stop—it’s a launchpad for river adventure.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Bitter Springs

1. Glamping on Navajo

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12mi from Bitter Springs · 10 sites · Lodging

We are a Native American-owned large-acreage working sheep ranch and off-grid Glamping hotel offering guests a unique stay at our ranch on the Navajo Nation. Shash Diné is an ideal basecamp for Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, the Colorado River, Zion, Bryce, Monument Valley, and both rims of the Grand Canyon. Our ranch's views and night sky are breathtaking, dazzling, and quite humbling. We offer comfort while immersed in nature, True outstanding natural beauty.

2. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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55 sites · Halls Crossing, Utah

This million-acre sprawl of desert and lake offers hiking, sightseeing and swimming opportunities.

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3. Kaibab National Forest

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291 sites · Williams, Arizona

It’s time to get wild in the wild west! Head into the red rocks, pines, deserts, and canyons and sink your soul into some vast and untrammelled land that is beyond amazing. Kaibab National Forest has got what you need for a Northern Arizona getaway no matter what you are looking for. With three distinct areas: Williams, Tusayan, and North Kaibab, this diverse place will leave you with a perma-smile and a wild streak you didn’t know you had. Also, wait for it...this forest borders both the north and south side of Grand Canyon National Park! For all the epicness that the Grand Canyon offers (some of the trails actually follow the rim of the canyon!) without the tourists and crowds, come here and feel like you hit the jackpot. There’s really no other way to say it. You just gotta see it for yourself!

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4. Kanab Field Office

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14 sites · Kanab, Utah

This BLM land puts you smack in the middle of some of Utah's very best landscapes.

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5. Grand Canyon National Park

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445 sites · Grand Canyon Village, Arizona

For hikers, this geologic masterpiece can trigger wonder and an occasional expletive.

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Public campgrounds near Bitter Springs

Sleeping on the boat at Lees Ferry, excited to start a 16 day journey through the heart of the Grand Canyon.

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Lees Ferry Campground

17mi from Bitter Springs · 1 site · in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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Lone Rock Beach Primitive Camping

29mi from Bitter Springs · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Pleasant Surprise DeMotte was! Plenty of elbow room btw sites. Nice views. Walking distance to General Store and Kaibab Lodge Dining Room. No showers, though. Great Find!

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Demotte Campground

30mi from Bitter Springs · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kaibab National Forest

Jacob Lake Recreation Area and Campground

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Jacob Lake Recreation Area and Campground

32mi from Bitter Springs · 53 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kaibab National Forest

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White House Campground

35mi from Bitter Springs · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kanab Field Office

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North Rim Campground

36mi from Bitter Springs · 89 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Canyon National Park

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Desert View Campground

41mi from Bitter Springs · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Canyon National Park

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Mather Campground

47mi from Bitter Springs · 306 sites · Tents, RVs · in Grand Canyon National Park

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Hull Cabin

47mi from Bitter Springs · 1 site · in Kaibab National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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sarah

October 2025

1 night at Glamping on Navajo

end zone, one of the coolest places I’ve ever been. Accommodations were awesome, clean tent with extra supplies provided – earplugs, water, bottles, etc.… Overall, the experience was amazing. Great hosts… Can’t wait to come back!

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Dana

April 2025

With kids

1 night at Glamping on Navajo

Such a cool experience. We appreciated the welcoming, the accommodations were thoughtful and SO comfortable. A great spot along our journey through AZ. I would 100% come back.