The best campgrounds near Clifton, Arizona with campfires

Looking for a camping experience near Clifton, Arizona? Hipcamp has over 240 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into horseback riding, wind sports, or hiking, there's something for everyone. Check out some of the top campsites like Southern Arizona Guest Ranch (105 reviews), The Rocking T (65 reviews), and 3:10 to Dragoon (26 reviews). With average prices around $40 per night and options as low as $9, you can find the perfect camping spot for your budget. Plus, popular amenities like showers, pet-friendly areas, and potable water make your stay even more convenient. So start planning your next camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Clifton

Looking for a camping experience near Clifton, Arizona? Hipcamp has over 240 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into horseback riding, wind sports, or hiking, there's something for everyone. Check out some of the top campsites like Southern Arizona Guest Ranch (105 reviews), The Rocking T (65 reviews), and 3:10 to Dragoon (26 reviews). With average prices around $40 per night and options as low as $9, you can find the perfect camping spot for your budget. Plus, popular amenities like showers, pet-friendly areas, and potable water make your stay even more convenient. So start planning your next camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Clifton

1. Bakers Akers

94%

(71)

28mi from Clifton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Bakers Akers is located in what used to be Nebblett, New Mexico but is now Virden, New Mexico. The one room Nebblett school house was located on this property. Virden was settled by the Mormons when they were ran out of old Mexico by Poncho Villa. Kit Carson took this route guiding General Kearney and the Army of the west to California during the Mexican American war. It is now being discussed that Coronado may have come through this area also. The farm was used for breeding and training race horses. It is now a cow/calf operation. Learn more about this land: Camp on the Gila River amongst the century old Cottonwoods and Mulberry trees, with Bermuda grass carpeting. Plenty of shade to pitch a tent or park under. Wildlife abounds with deer, beaver, turkeys, javelina, and a large variety of birds. Located on a eighty acre cattle ranch. Quiet with great views of stars at night and majestic mountains in the day. The camp grounds are located beyond the cattle pastures and next to the Gila River. Fire pits available and plenty of wood to gather for burning. Eleven miles from the historic town of a Duncan Arizona, filled with little markets, craft store, antique shop, rock shop, and home town restaurants, if any needs arise or an itch needs scratching. With prior notice and extra fees a New Mexican dutch-oven dinner and hayride can be included.

2. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

87%

(44)

1058 sites · Heber Overgaard, Arizona

Explore the vast Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests known for its jaw-dropping mountain country in east-central Arizona. Trek out onto the other worldly Mogollon Rim, and dive into sparkling cold-water lakes. Climb out of the muggy valleys and into the refreshing high country—the forest is known for hundreds of miles of hiking filled with stunning vistas. Most importantly, stay awhile and be sure to bring your tent!

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3. Gila National Forest

88%

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312 sites · Lower Frisco, New Mexico

Explore some of the most secluded regions of the American Southwest.

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4. Roper Lake State Park

100%

(3)

53 sites · Cactus Flats, Arizona

Fall in love at this small state park that's big on privacy.

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5. Coronado National Forest

80%

(46)

479 sites · Sonoita, Arizona

If you think southern Arizona is nothing but parched desert, think again.

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Public campgrounds near Clifton

Black Jack Group Campground

12mi from Clifton · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Coal Creek Campground

14mi from Clifton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

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Lower Juan Miller Campground

17mi from Clifton · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Upper Juan Miller Campground

17mi from Clifton · 4 sites · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

The Catwalk Recreation Area is just down the road.

Bighorn Campground

31mi from Clifton · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gila National Forest

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Roper Lake Campground

31mi from Clifton · 53 sites · Tents, RVs · in Roper Lake State Park

Honeymoon Campground

33mi from Clifton · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Strayhorse Campground

36mi from Clifton · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Kp Cienega Campground

38mi from Clifton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Upper Arcadia Campground

41mi from Clifton · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Lower Twilight Group Campground

41mi from Clifton · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Hannagan Campground

42mi from Clifton · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Meech

March 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Bakers Akers

Easy quick within a few hours booking Met lovely Jessie and his assistants ( we’ll get dogs and cows and a pony. Led to our camping area, perfect had some benches and plenty of space. Noise didn’t seemed to. Other anyone as we chuckled around dinner Checked our then, small river the morning, had dip and swim Not much fishing going on but it was nice Not much to fish but fun good morning walk to get ya line wet and a hot coffee to finish Jesse was so kind to gift us some noice banana bread Will spend spots here in the future

Curi

November 2024

Tent

With kids

1 night at Bakers Akers

We were met by a very kind man, Jesse I believe, who led us to our spot. Our daughter had so much fun playing with everything. Is as adults absolutely enjoyed the large fire and peace we felt. The sunset was amazing! Great place for the family!