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Camping in Arizona

Enjoy year-round camping from the Grand Canyon and Saguaro National Park to Lake Powell and Havasu Falls in this Southwest state.

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Epic Van-RV-Tent Camp 40 mins Zion

20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · AZ
Did you know there's a secret new cut through road to Zion National Park from our area which makes us 40 mins away!? We offer one of the coolest, safest, cleanest and most popular boutique campgrounds in the region. Zion is the 3rd most visited park in the US, so when we had an opportunity to purchase property in a rural area outside of the park, we jumped on it. Our space is 3 stunning acres just off the paved road surrounded by hundreds of acres in all directions that are empty cattle fields and BLM land. You can literally hike into the hills from our property. We have 3 water and power hook ups that are ideal for vans or small trailer/RVs. WE DO NOT HAVE A SEPTIC DUMP on site but one close by that is free. We have shade structures, a BBQ area, a propane firepit (no wood fires in summer please! too dry). Propane is a $5 per use additional fee daily via Venmo if you want to use the firepit or the BBQ. We purchased the property from a family down the road and they have helped us develop out the piece we have. Currently we park a trailer on it that we rent out, plus we have 1 glamp tent, 1 little cabin, 1 camping platform and a few areas for tents and vanlifers to pull up! We have a group site with it's own kitchen/BBQ area. There's a bath house with 2 flushing toilets an outhouse and an outdoor heated shower. We also have a great outdoor kitchen with everything you need to cook a great meal! Stove, pots and pans, dishes, etc! Our property is 40 minutes to Springdale with a secret locals cut through. We are 20 minutes away from Coral Pink Sand Dunes state park (you can rent sand boards there) 25 minutes to Hurricane. We are 5 minutes away from a great grocery store (Bee's Market) with EVERYTHING! Just past that is a great microbrewery and pizza place called Edge of the World. Basically you get the quiet and dark skies at night, which are perfect for camping, but creature comforts of a bathroom, outdoor shower, Wifi, firepits and BBQ. We have cool art, horseshoe put, an outdoor kitchen with stove and all the cooking utensils and pots and accessories you need! Hot water is really hot! We have 2 kitchens!! Land Beyond Zion is available for group rentals and great if you are trying to plan a camp out with numerous people, but struggling to find a campground that will accommodate. We are kid friendly, dog friendly, BIPOC, LGBTQ and senior friendly. We are not an RV park but can accommodate some smaller rigs, so reach out to us if you are interested in staying. We have room for a skoolie if it's the right size! Up to 24-26 feet vans and skoolies. Inquire if your rig is bigger. DOGS IMPORTANT!!! If you have a dog we ask that you please keep it near you at all times. If there are other dogs on the property you will need to leash up dogs. Also, please walk the property and pick up poop!!! We ask for a $10 fee for dogs. Please pay to our venmo (@shantihodges) Please respect that we increase prices for more people in your group as this has impact on our space. We only have so many showers, bathrooms and space for all and we like to not get super crowded. Children are the exception, but please let us know how many folks are in your group when you reserve. If. Thank you!
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Desert Glamping

20 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Meadview, AZ
Meadview Arizona was founded in 1826 by Jedediah Smith on his Southwest Expedition in search for Beaver! Staying a small remote and quiet town it can feel like it would have in the Wild West. We obtained our campground from a couple that owned it for 20 years but just weren't able to do to it what they had originally planned.. So it was essentially a blank canvas for us to create!! We are the closest town to the Grand Canyon SKYWALK, which is just 40 minutes from us. Meadview, the town we are located, is the only place to obtain Free Entree to the Lake Mead Recreational Center.  Our Campground just 10 miles from Lake Mead and 17 Miles from the Colorado River.  We have outstanding Lookouts, Top notch Stargazing, Gold Prospecting, Bird Watching, Fishing, Off Roading etc. Some of the Best Desert Off-Roading through trails within the Joshua Tree National Forest, Please note you must bring your own OHV, horse, etc, there is currently no rentals available.  We do have Kayaks to rent upon arrival. There is a hidden water fall in the Grapevine Wash that you can get to with a 4 wheel vehicle and you hike in about 15 minutes in. Stunning views and gorgeous natural spring and waterfall. We are 45 minutes off the 93 Freeway Free WIFI provided at the office!..  The town doesn't always have a powerful signal, please keep that in mind in your travels.  However, if you have Verizon, it gets GREAT service! There are three restaurants in town, all just one mile from site... The Boathouse, Anchor Smokehouse and Fishermans Landing Bar.  We have a Bakery called Rosemary and Thyme that serves Delicious foods & Pastries and makes great coffees.  There is also a Gas n Grub that has ice, propane etc... 5 miles away is a Family Dollar store which we lovingly call the "Mall of Meadview"
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Meadview RV Park

20 sites · Lodging, RVs10 acres · Meadview, AZ
Our park is located just twenty-six miles from the West Rim of the Grand Canyon and is the closest RV Park to the Grand Canyon Overlook, home to the world-famous "Skywalk." It is conveniently located near Lake Mead, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States. While you are here at Meadview RV Park you can take advantage of all the available water sports and outdoor activities.
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Ethel's Hideout

11 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Fredonia, AZ
Our story begins with a little old lady, our grandma, who believed with all her heart that we were worth it. She passed a few years ago, and what better way to honor her belief in us than to create Ethel's Hideout. We came from a small ranching family, which has brought us closer than we ever imagined. Hard work and dedication were imprinted on us from a young age. On this land we have built an RV pull-through, camp sites, and horse stalls. One day we hope to have some small cabins to share with you all. Ethel's is your home away from home. We border agriculture and sate and public lands which provides an authentic western experience. Though tucked away to give the illusion of seclusion, we are located only 7 miles from downtown Kanab Utah. Kanab features many fun and exciting events throughout the year. Located right in the heart of several national parks, Zions, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell and many more fun things to tour. Hook ups include power and water. Our most unique feature is horse stalls on site. Bring your horses with you and reserve stalls for them as well. Our convenient location offers direct access to ride on public lands. Traveling with horses? We have just the spot with (8) 12′ x 14′ covered stall. Contact us to book stalls for your horses to stay over night with you.
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Antelope Run Rewilding Camp

27 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Ash Fork, AZ
We just purchased this forty acre parcel of open rangeland in Northern Arizona. The land is beautiful but overgrazed and depleted. We are committed to restoring it for the sake of the antelope and other wildlife in the area. Proceeds from campers will help to pay for wildlife permeable fencing and native grass and wildflower reseeding.
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The Desert Oasis Campground

22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Mc Neal, AZ
At A "MILD" 4200 Feet Above Sea Level, the campground is on an Arizona desert oasis. For those who love the outdoors, the campground has a panoramic view of the Mule, Swiss Helm, Perillo, Chiricahua, and Dragoon mountains and is located just outside the quaint, historic city of Bisbee, Arizona. In winter, the dry desert air makes it feel a few degrees warmer than the thermometer indicates. Located on a 120-acre ranch we are pet friendly and have over 3 miles of hiking trails. Our accommodations also include camping cabins and RV rentals. For your enjoyment, we have a large well-equipped recreation center with a tv lounge, darts, ping-pong table, and pool table. The Clubhouse also comes equipped with bathrooms and a shower.
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Water Canyon RV Park

43 sites · RVs3 acres · Colorado City, AZ
Southern Utah's Camping Playground The Water Canyon RV Park is your home base for visiting Southern Utah’s beautiful National Parks and adventuring in Utah’s famous red rock terrain. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Greater Zion, this RV park offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and canyon. Unmatched Outdoor Experience The park features a variety of RV sites with full hookups, including water, electricity, and sewer, to accommodate any size RV. Electrical Hookups Water Hookups Easy Access Wifi and Fiber Cable Internet Water Canyon Vineyard Close To Parks
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Anasazi Palms

25 sites · RVs6 acres · Littlefield, AZ
Welcome to Anasazi Palms Campground, located at 3359 Hwy 91 in Littlefield, Arizona. Our beautiful campground offers a unique and memorable experience for all types of campers. Anasazi Palms Rv park is an all-VIP large lot park. Each campsite is 40' wide by 85' deep and come with 50/30/20amp RV and water hookups. Sewage drain is conveniently near the power pedestal. Each spot has a concrete parking pad for two personal vehicles. The larger VIP + spots have a 10x30 front porch pad as well. All sites have incredible Arizona strip mountain views. Anasazi Palms Campground has a range of amenities to keep you entertained during your stay. In addition to our on-site amenities, we are conveniently located near a variety of attractions. Visit the nearby Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, or Lake Mead for a day of outdoor adventure. We are also located just a short drive from Mesquite, Nevada, which offers a variety of entertainment options, including golf courses and casinos. At Anasazi Palms Campground, we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service. Our friendly staff is always here to help you with anything you need during your stay. Come experience the beauty and tranquility of Anasazi Palms Campground. We look forward to hosting you soon!
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Del T.’s Land

22 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Benson, AZ
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Tiny Town Arizona

12 sites · Lodging40 acres · Show Low, AZ
In November 2015 I visited my good friends Brad and Joya who had recently purchased  40 acres outside of Show Low, Arizona and moved to the property.  I instantly fell in love with the land.  The quiet open spaces,  the abundant junipers and the vistas looking up to the White Mountains of Arizona.  Fortunately there was forty acres for sale that I bought in the winter of 2016.  Since then my partners and I expanded by buying an adjacent 60 acres for a total of 100 acres.  I have always been interested in sustainable off-the-grid living.  Fortunately for that dream there were no services to the property so we started planning what we needed to live comfortably on the Land.  The moto Food, Water, Shelter came to me.  With that in mind our first purchase was a 28' by 40' green house, and then came our well.  Next we purchased a 600 sq. foot one bedroom manufactured home which we now use as our office and check in point.  For power we have a 8.5 kw solar system that gives power to the house. With the wide open spaces it is tranquil not having power lines on the property.We wanted to grow a cash crop that was consistent with our theme.  We found that one of the largest Lavender Farms in the country, Red Rock Lavender is 30 miles from us.  We arranged to buy Lavender from them, and in the Summer of 2017 planted over 4000 plants in the shape of two mandalas. Once the plants are mature we plan to produce our own line of Lavender products.  Our goal of having guests camp on our Land is to share our ideas of sustainable living and the abundant natural resources on and around our property.  We hope you visit and share our vision.Learn more about this land:Tiny Town Arizona is a 100-acre sustainable glamping resort overlooking the White Mountains located 20 miles outside of Show Low, AZ.  Campsites are nestled among abundant Junipers and rolling grassy hills. Tiny Town Arizona is a fully functioning ranch facility and off-grid retreat center.Located on revered Apache Land and offers space to explore, relax , unwind and tune into nature’s rhythms. Throw out your cell phone, grab your hiking boots, mountain bike and bouldering equipment and also explore the bordering Sitgreaves National Forest region.Beautiful Pinon and Junipers stud the land, offering ample shaded and sunny areas, The land is gridded with over 270 crystals placed around the property to create a positive energy vortex. This sacred land was also doused and cleansed by a Hopi trained healer to improve the flow of positive energy. Enjoying a leisurely walk around the property you will find a 7 chakra Lavender mandala. The mandala is planted with 6 rings of Grosso lavender around a center point to invoke balancing of the body’s chakras. Spend time exploring our permaculture farm and discover hidden treasures like an outdoor clawfoot tub, a community fire-pit and family oriented games. Take it easy at Tiny Town Arizona , enjoying the wild wonder of the White Mountains, nestled in the safety of your luxurious glamping sanctuary. Host your next corporate retreat, company party, banquet, fundraising event or meeting at Tiny Town. You can rent the space and build your own retreat. We offer 10 furnished bell tents, a craftsman bathhouse with showers and flushing toilets and additional composting toilets, an outdoor kitchen and bar, dining area, group meeting space and fire pit. We can arrange activities and programs for you including meditation classes, yoga, healing and massages, guided team building exercises, outdoor adventures, hikes and local activities and can also supply extra tents, sound system, tables, chairs, party tents, music and projector screens.We cater for Groups, Corporate Events, Festivals, Weddings and Retreats.The whole site and facility can be booked for the standard fee of $1000 which includes the full 10 Luxury Bell tents, the individual tent sites, use of bathhouse and outdoor kitchen, stage area and more. Please contact us with your group requirements. 
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Karen's Ranchero delight

12 sites · RVs3 acres · Golden Valley, AZ
Hello Hipcampers my name is Karen Wade and I am more than happy to welcome you to the great outdoors at it's best! Enjoy my little open air slice of heaven and wake up to the Hualapai Mountains surrounding you. my land is all flat with small bushes through out. you could pretty much pull in where you want and enjoy your stay with all the greatest views in the area along with all the main roads near by. Arizona is known for being the most mineral rich states and is prime territory for rock hounding. you can just pull off the main road and get away from the hustle an bustle of the big city without being too far off the grid you can pull up in a car, truck, or RV an take in the beautiful night stars in the super quiet and peaceful desert. If you're looking to just get away or go to the casinos its all here at Golden Valley Rancho Deluxe. We're located just 3 miles from I-40 Exit #44. And just miles from historic route 66 and the famous little cowboy town Oatman. Golden Valley is a nice small town centralized between Bullhead and Kingman city small enough to give you peace but big enough to fulfill all your needs, there are several types of minerals in the area including garenet, pyrite, malachite, quartz, copper, and of course gold and the local turquoise mine not far away. which is one of the biggest producers of turquoise in the world. 40 miles away. on the eastern banks of Lake Havasu on the California-Arizona border, Lake Havasu State Park offers year-round easy access to all sorts of water activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming. Lake Havasu is also the site of one of the old London Bridges, transported all the way from England to the States and reconstructed over the Colorado River.
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The Ranchlands ~ Hialeah

20 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Ash Fork, AZ
This Campground is temporarily closed for renovations. This is acreage that used to be part of a huge working ranch. Now it is used for some cattle, but mostly raw land that is privately held. Hiking, nature watching, The Grand Canyon is within 100 miles away, Kayaking at lakes about 20 miles away, starry nights. You will get exact directions to this location upon booking it...It is less than 100 miles to the Grand Canyon, less than 30 miles to the William's Train attraction.
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Camping in Arizona guide

Arizona is full of natural wonders, from the Grand Canyon to Saguaro National Park, with ample outdoor fun ranging from mountain biking to horseback riding. Much of the state is occupied by the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts, but start exploring and you'll quickly discover that Arizona is more than just jackrabbits and cacti—there are lakes, rivers, mountains, forests, and miles of hiking trails. It's also a great place for sleeping under the stars, and while parts of Arizona can get a bit too hot for comfort in summer, those same places offer pleasant camping weather throughout much of the year.

Where to Go

​Northern Arizona

While northern Arizona's best-known attraction is the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, there’s plenty more to see and do, from visiting Lake Powell on the Colorado River to backcountry tent camping among the ponderosa pines in the Coconino National Forest, Prescott National Forest, and Kaibab National Forest. Sedona, just south of Flagstaff, also makes a great base for hiking among Arizona's Red Rocks or swimming in Oak Creek Canyon’s Slide Rock State Park.

Western Arizona

Dubbed Arizona's "West Coast," this part of the state offers all sorts of outdoor activities, much of which revolve around the Colorado River. The town of Yuma near the southern border is a popular spot, featuring an old Wild West prison and serving as a good base for visiting the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Attractions further north include Lake Havasu State Park, where you can swim, camp, or even check out the 19th-century London Bridge. Further north, the massive Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers year-round camping and easy access to two lakes.

Central Arizona

While it's easy to associate central Arizona with Phoenix sprawl, this region offers a lot for outdoorsy types, all within a short drive of the city. Popular spots for outdoors lovers include the Superstition Mountains in the Tonto National Forest, Lost Dutchman State Park, and the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. If you're interested in archaeology, the Montezuma Castle National Monument is also worth a visit.

Southern Arizona

Southern Arizona is full of Wild West spirit, with a mix of historic ghost towns and scenic desert landscapes, plus plenty of forests, particularly in the Chiricahua Mountains. Must-visit parks include Saguaro National Park and Catalina State Park—both just outside Tucson. If it gets too hot, make like a local and head to Patagonia Lake State Park, a prime spot to swim and cool off from the Arizona heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can camp along the Salt River in Arizona. There are several developed campgrounds and day-use sites managed by the Tonto National Forest. While Coon Bluff, Phon D Sutton, and Granite Reef recreation sites are popular day-use options, there are other campgrounds available for overnight stays. Additionally, you can find private campgrounds along the Salt River, such as the San Tan Valley Hipcamp. Keep in mind that some sites may require a fee, and it's important to follow any posted rules and regulations while camping in these areas.

Boondocking, or dispersed camping, is not illegal in Arizona as long as you follow the rules and regulations set by the managing agency of the land on which you're camping. Arizona has a variety of public lands, including National Forests, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, and state trust lands, where boondocking is allowed. However, it's essential to check the specific rules for each area, as some locations may have restrictions or require permits. Additionally, you can find boondocking sites on Hipcamp that are privately owned and managed, ensuring a legal and enjoyable boondocking experience in Arizona.

It is not accurate to say that camping is illegal anywhere in Arizona. However, there are specific rules and regulations regarding where you can camp. Camping is generally permitted in designated campgrounds, state parks, national forests, and on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, as well as some private lands. Always check local regulations and obtain necessary permits before camping to ensure you are following the law and respecting the environment.

For a list of campgrounds in Arizona, you can visit Hipcamp's Arizona camping page.

Arizona offers several options for free camping, primarily on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Forest lands. Some popular free camping areas in Arizona include:

Remember to follow Leave No Trace principles and check local regulations before setting up camp. Note that amenities are limited or nonexistent at these free campsites, so come prepared with your own water, waste disposal, and other necessities.

The best season to camp in Arizona is during the fall and spring months, specifically from October to April. During these months, temperatures are milder and more comfortable for outdoor activities and camping. In particular, the desert areas of Arizona, such as Phoenix and Tucson, offer pleasant daytime temperatures and cool nights. The summer months, from May to September, can be extremely hot and are not recommended for camping, especially in the desert regions.

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