Beach Camping in Arizona: Best Beach Campsites 2025

Don't let the desert and lack of ocean shores fool you, beach camping is actually possible in Arizona. You may find cabins, glamping tents, RV and tent campsites just steps from rivers, lakes, and ponds. Head up to the Mogollon Rim to find 10 high-altitude lakes for a cool summertime getaway. Hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling opportunities abound. For a desert lake vacation, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Patagonia Lake, Lee's Ferry, and Apache Lake are popular destinations. Arizona state parks, national parks, and national forests offer public campgrounds with beach camping, while private campsites take you to hidden gems or put you a short drive to the shores. Other destinations include Lake Mead, Lake Havasu, or the Colorado River. Beach camping in Arizona may be a luxury glamping experience, with wifi, hot tubs, and deluxe patios. Or, get away from it all in a rustic campsite, just steps from the water.

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Don't let the desert and lack of ocean shores fool you, beach camping is actually possible in Arizona. You may find cabins, glamping tents, RV and tent campsites just steps from rivers, lakes, and ponds. Head up to the Mogollon Rim to find 10 high-altitude lakes for a cool summertime getaway. Hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling opportunities abound. For a desert lake vacation, Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Patagonia Lake, Lee's Ferry, and Apache Lake are popular destinations. Arizona state parks, national parks, and national forests offer public campgrounds with beach camping, while private campsites take you to hidden gems or put you a short drive to the shores. Other destinations include Lake Mead, Lake Havasu, or the Colorado River. Beach camping in Arizona may be a luxury glamping experience, with wifi, hot tubs, and deluxe patios. Or, get away from it all in a rustic campsite, just steps from the water.

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1. Sacred Springs-Private creek access

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6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rimrock, AZ

For adults 18+ only. Hazardous terrain!! Welcome to Sacred Springs, a tranquil, getaway for adults seeking relaxation. This 8-acre haven is not suitable for children under 18 due to the natural terrain, river access, and steep cliffs. Positioned between Montezuma Castle National Monument and Montezuma Well, Sacred Springs invites you to reconnect with yourself and the ancient beauty surrounding you. A Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary At Sacred Springs, you’re immersed in a thriving ecosystem: River otters, beavers, and endangered fish grace our pristine waters. Deer, raccoons, bobcats, and coyotes roam freely, alongside occasional elk, coatimundi, or mountain lions. Birdwatchers can marvel at Black Hawks, falcons, eagles, ravens, and countless migratory species. This is a sanctuary alive with the rhythms of nature, where life flows seamlessly between the seasons. Witness Echoes of the Past The land at Sacred Springs holds stories of prehistoric cliff-dwelling communities who farmed and thrived here. From our campsites, you’ll see and hear the highway which traces this ancient corridor’s path, a living reminder of those who once traversed this historical route. The Spirit of Sacred Springs Your journey begins as you enter this sacred river valley. A drive through desert vistas leads you along a primitive road to our serene oasis. From panoramic views atop the plateau to the soothing waters below, Sacred Springs offers a retreat like no other. Relax in a hammock by the creek. Wander trails that wind through ancient landscapes. Marvel at sunsets painting the sky with vivid colors. Let the sound of the creek ground you in the timeless rhythms of the earth. A Place of Reverence and Care Sacred Springs is a space for beauty, renewal, and mindfulness. Steep cliffs and rugged terrain remind visitors to tread lightly and stay on marked trails. Each step is an opportunity to honor the land and the life it sustains. A Central Gateway to Adventure Sacred Springs is perfectly located near key attractions: Sedona Wolf Sanctuary (0.2 miles), Montezuma Castle (7 miles), Sedona/Village of Oak Creek (17 miles), and the Grand Canyon (130 miles). Step into the timeless beauty of Sacred Springs—your sanctuary awaits. [Mandatory liability waiver signing upon arrival.]

2. Glamping In Navajoland

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10 sites · Lodging · Page , AZ

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.

3. Copper State RV Park

1 site · Lodging · Ehrenberg, AZ

Copper State RV Park is a cozy and well-situated park near the scenic Colorado River, offering visitors easy access to a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. The park is ideally located just 25 minutes from Quartzsite, a town known for its famous gem and mineral shows, as well as unique desert experiences. Additionally, it’s only 10 minutes from Blythe, a charming city on the California-Arizona border that provides additional dining, shopping, and recreational opportunities. For added convenience, a grocery store is just a 3-minute drive away, making it effortless for guests to stock up on supplies and essentials without hassle. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, this park provides a gateway to endless opportunities. Being so close to the Colorado River means guests can enjoy a wide range of water-based activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming. The surrounding desert landscape also offers fantastic hiking, off-roading, and wildlife viewing experiences.

4. Silver Sunsets

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3 sites · Tents, RVs · White Hills, AZ

Off-Grid eco friendly 2.2 acre property with 1 RV site with 12v solar charging station and 1 campsite with fire rings. Outhouse with TP on property. Firewood available as extra. Generator available as extra. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in the Mohave desert adjacent to the historic Silver mining district of White Hills or park your RV at our designated RV campsite. End each day with amazing sunset views. We have Joshua trees, Mesquite trees, yucca and barrel cactus on the property. Just 4 miles off of Interstate Highway 93 and the new I-11. Close to Willow Beach, Temple Bar / Lake Mead and the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.

5. Creekside Retreat on 3 Acres!

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1 site · Lodging · Lake Montezuma, AZ

Guest quarter on 3 acres opening to a deck with a creek in the backyard surrounded by mountains and nature! Enjoy the sound of the creek while gazing the sycamore trees and mountain views. Huge deck to BBQ and relax outside, sit around the fire pit, swing on the tire, hike around the property and beyond or go down to the creek to swim, fish or relax. The accommodation is a guest quarter attached to the main house with your own personal private space. Double bed in the bedroom and a queen size sleeper sofa. Sleeps 4. Private full bathroom, kitchenette with sink, small refrigerator, convection toaster oven, microwave and a kcup coffee maker. Paper towels, napkins, paper plates/paper cups/utensils, towels, washcloths, blankets, coffee and tea are supplied. Sedona, Wineries, Hiking, Kayaking, ATV Riding, Dining, Shopping, Golfing, Montezuma Castle, and Cliff Castle Casino close by! **Weddings, Events and Party Venues are permitted. Please contact Host to discuss details.** - Children must be under parent's/guardian's supervision at all times. - Small to medium size dogs only. For service dogs, please contact host before booking and have certificate to verify. ***This is a non-smoking/vaping property***

6. RV on Creekfront 3 Acre Retreat

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1 site · Lodging · Lake Montezuma, AZ

Rare Find! Enjoy a cozy RV with deck and on 3 acres of private Creekfront property. Secluded for privacy and total outdoor experience. Swim, kayak, fish or relax with your feet in the creek. Mountain view, natural lush tree vegetation, wildlife, birdwatching and hiking at your campsite. One RV hooked up to water/electric/sewer with queen bed/sleeps two, couch sleeps one. Full kitchen, bath, TV, A/C, Heat. Cliff Castle Casino, Montezuma Castle, Wineries and Parks nearby. 20 minutes to Sedona, Cornville and Cottonwood.

Public campgrounds in Arizona

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Lake Havasu Campground

47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Havasu State Park

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

1 site · 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

18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kaibab National Forest

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Ten X Campground

72 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kaibab National Forest

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Temple Bar Campground

306 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Lynx Campground

35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Prescott National Forest

Less than 50 yards from about 15 sites. A couple of 10 yards away

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Mingus Mountain Campground

30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Prescott National Forest

Prescott Basin Designated Dispersed Camping

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Prescott Basin Designated Dispersed Camping

1 site · Tent, RV · in Prescott National Forest

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Bog Springs Campground

13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Horrible photo, but I forgot to take more. This was the supermoon rising over the campground. The sunrises were just ad stunning.

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Molino Campground

1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

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Roper Lake Campground

53 sites · Tents, RVs · in Roper Lake State Park

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Powell Springs Campground

11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Prescott National Forest

Stories from the community

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Lisa

4 days ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sacred Springs-Private creek access

What a beautiful spot! Gary and Daren have thought of everything. We appreciated the hot shower, all the amenities in the community area, and the gorgeous view over the creek in the morning. Highly recommend this spot, we would love to come back the next time we're in Arizona.

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Jonathan

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Springs-Private creek access

I loved Sacred Springs! The hospitality and amenities were top notch. Would definitely stay here again.

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Emma

2 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

1 night at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

We had a lovely stay at Gary and Daren’s! The views were lovely, and there were lots of little nature walks around the area which were peaceful and quaint. The facilities were great! Hot showers, and a nice little common room with cooking facilities, water, towels, dishes, coffee, etc. Gary was very welcoming and accommodating. There’s lots of attention to detail and love invested in this space! We would definitely stay here again!

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Katherine

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Springs-Private creek access

I can’t say enough good things about our experience at sacred Springs. But before I get to the property, let me tell you about the hosts. We had first planned on going to the property a month ago and had some serious car troubles that made that journey impossible. I’m pretty cynical, so typically anywhere that I’ve paid some amount of money to put a deposit down and circumstances have come up that impacted our ability to get somewhere ,not the place we were going, I usually just consider the deposit given as a loss. Never to be see again. “ thanks for playing, but sorry we have to keep your money because we are uncaring un-empathetic, greedy bastards.” That was not even remotely close to the experience we had BEFORE even making it there. We reached out to inform Gary and Darrell that we would be unable to make it, sadly but would be looking forward to coming in the future. These remarkable gentlemen who were so kind throughout the entire communication process before we even booked, continued this kindness and added empathy and sympathy for our situation. Still emailing and talking to us while we were in the midst of a horrific experience with our vehicle, not near our home and dealing with the costs and every other negative you could have. These two were like a ray of sunshine. Their gracious and sincere words in the emails and their hospitality and generosity is like nothing I’ve seen in years… decades even. They refunded us and offered a complimentary stay.

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Ethan

3 weeks ago

22 ft campervan

1 night at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Beautiful, well-maintained property overlooking I-17. My wife and I only stayed for a short time, but it was great! There was a hot shower and a flush toilet, which was a savior considering that our campervan's toilet wasn't working (don't rent a van from IndieCampers). There were a bunch of other amenities provided as well, and Gary was super nice and welcoming. The ONLY thing I think could be improved is that my tired brain could not figure out which direction to turn the faucet in the shower for hot water, but that was mostly my fault 😁

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Jade

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Our group of 4 absolutely loved this beautiful campsite for its scenic views, spacious site, and fun trail that led down to the creek. We were happily surprised by all of the paddle boards and kayaks readily available for us to use as a group of 4 to explore the water and gorgeous fall colors! Gary is hands down the best host with how attentive, caring, and kind he was to us. My husband and I didn’t have the best sleeping bags for the 40-degree nights, so Gary was kind enough to let us borrow 2 sleeping bags that allowed us to sleep so much better the second night of our stay. We cannot wait to come back to Sacred Springs again soon!

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Rebecca

3 weeks ago

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Retreat on 3 Acres!

We had a great experience overall! Christine was flexible and understanding when we needed to change the dates of our stay. My daughter really enjoyed the property, especially the tire swing and hammock. It was a bit odd to us having a host on the property and around so much but Bill was helpful and friendly! Would recommend refinishing the benches and barstools on the deck as the wood was chipping in areas and could cause splinters. Some cushions on the benches would also add some more comfort but overall the deck was great for entertaining and relaxing. The inside was cozy and clean, had just the right amount of supplies for our stay. My daughter asked when we could go back before we even left, so we are looking forward to staying again sometime. Highly recommend!

Bonnie

November 2025

22 ft Class C

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Our stay at Sacred Spring was absolutely wonderful! From the very beginning, our hosts Gary and Daren were exceptional — incredibly kind, thoughtful, and great communicators both before and during our visit. They went above and beyond to help us celebrate my birthday weekend with family, making extra accommodations that made the trip feel truly special. The property itself is magical. The sunsets were breathtaking, the land peaceful and full of beauty. We loved exploring the hike down to the canyon and creek — it felt like a hidden paradise. The paddle boards and kayak added so much fun to our days, and every part of the stay felt relaxing and rejuvenating. You can tell Gary and Daren pour their hearts into this place. It’s the perfect mix of comfort, adventure, and serenity. We can’t wait to come back! 🌿✨

Tony

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Sacred Springs. Gary and Daren have created a very special place with great energy. You can tell they love this place and want their guests to enjoy it as much as they do. They are happy to make recommendations for great hikes and adventures in the local area or you can just hang out and swim, kayak or paddle board in their beautiful creek front riparian area. My only concern was the proximity to the freeway and the noise associated with it. But I can honestly say that it didn’t bother me or keep me up at all. If anything it was a nice reminder to be grateful that I was chillin’ at Sacred Springs rather than out there on the roads. I am already looking forward to my next visit to the area, and staying again at Sacred Springs.

John

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Gary & Daren truly care about their guests and it shows in every detail. I really enjoyed my time at their property and hope to return soon.

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Brittney

October 2025

2 nights at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Gary and Daren are living their dream and it shows in every detail. The bathroom and showers were clean and stocked, the coffee selection was outstanding, they have everything you need to good a good meal and we even told him the ladder golf needed fixing and he had it fixed within hours. I literally didn’t want to leave. It’s an absolutely magical here and I feel grateful I was able to experience all this beauty. Also the creek was beautiful and refreshing! We’ll definitely be back!

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Stephanie

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Love love love!! This was one of the best campsites I’ve managed to stay at during my travels. Lovely hosts, great bathroom with overhead shower, clean toilets, a super cool communal room with coffee and cooled water cooler, along with cooking materials for the onsite grill. Lots of cool trails, fauna and flora plus tons of hummingbirds and other wildlife to see. The creek was pretty and everything was very peaceful and quiet. The gravel roads to get there were totally worth every minute. Thanks so much Gary and Daren! I’ll be back here next time I’m in Sedona 🩷

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Troy

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

We had a blast at Secret Springs, lovely maintained land and tons of amenities. We came from a long hike in Grand Canyon and got fully recharged on the land of Gary and Daren. Next morning we had tons of fun in the creek with the canoes and the natural water swimming. Highly recommended stay!

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sarah

October 2025

1 night at Glamping In Navajoland

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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Dan

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Gary and Darren were phenomenal hosts. The campsite is amazing and I couldn’t recommend more. We ran into some trouble with the heavy rain and Gary went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. There’s a reason they have so many great reviews. We WILL be coming back!

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Nathaniel

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Such a great experience. Bought some fresh eggs from the chickens for breakfast. Saw some otter prints down by the grotto. Jumped in the water in the morning and it was super cool and refreshing

Sam

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Gary and Daren are the absolute definition of hospitable! Between the amenities of the community room (aka anything and everything you would need to cook a meal) and the thoughtful layout of the campsites, we immediately felt at home. Likewise, the beauty and tranquility of the creek/grotto was beyond our expectations. We already can’t wait for our next visit to Sacred Springs! Thank you both!

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Kevin

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Gary and Daren have made Sacred Springs a really enjoyable place to stay. They were extremely helpful during our stay, and there are several trails and different areas of creek that provide a lot to relax and explore. Would love to visit again in the future!

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Bandari

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Sacred Springs-Private creek access

Sacred Springs — where the earth whispers and birds echo the sound

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April

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to RV on Creekfront 3 Acre Retreat

This RV was a great getaway for me and my 10 yr old grandson. We were looking for someplace to go to get out of the city. This was just what we needed. It did rain the whole weekend so we weren’t able to enjoy the surroundings and all that was offered, but it still worked out great for us. We had a day trip planned for other activities that were close by. We brought some games with us to play in the evening. The area was peaceful and clean. Christina’s was aavailable to help us as needed. Over all it was a great experience.