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95% (170)
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Joe
November 2025
21 ft campervan
Loved this secluded canyon! Met Andrew by the highway, which was already way out there, then followed him on his quad in my 21' class-B van for 3 or 4 miles to campsite #2. Dislodged my low hanging generator on the rough road, but I knew it was a risk. Well worth it. This property had absolutely no noise or light pollution. It was an old mining town with several old mines still open to explore. I had an unforgettable few days secluded on this property. Zero cellular coverage with Verizon and Wi-Fi wasn't on while I was there. I thoroughly enjoyed my unplugged time. I will definitely be returning.
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Fox
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Absolutely awesome camp site, between how secluded the spots were, the mines and waterfalls, and hospitality of Andy and Chad it was a 100/10 by far the best camping spot I’ve been to in az.
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Dawn
October 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Great fun! Food and drinks. Laundry. We had a grand time!
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Julie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved the area and the campsite! Falling asleep to the sound of the creek next to us and waking up to the sun rising over the mountains made us wish we had booked a longer trip. Peaceful, private, and stunning. We came in after dark and Andrew met us at the gate, showed us to the site, and was available for anything we needed. 10/10 no notes. Will book again.
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Joshua
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Amazing place. Hidden gem. Host and other employees are amazing and friendly. So much to look at and explore. Beautiful drive to get to also. Definitely will be camping here again.
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Michelle
September 2025
Tent
We absolutely loved our stay here! We were looking for somewhere beautiful and private to celebrate our anniversary and this exceeded our expectations. The tour at the start was so informative and we were able to find and explore all the places Andrew talked about. We spent quite a bit of time in Victory mine, found the underground waterfall, and hiked back to the swimming hole. He described the swimming hole as 'fairytale', and it truly was. We camped on the most beautiful site with amazing views of the canyon and towering bluffs. It was full moon and the site of that moon rising over the bluffs was breathtaking. This is truly one of the most beautiful, untouched places we have ever been and we hope to be back again someday.
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Alicia
August 2025
23 ft pop-up camper
With kids
This was a last-minute booking, and we’re so glad we chose Andrew’s place. He is a fantastic host who takes great pride in his land, his guests, and the history of what was once a thriving old mining town. Chrysotile is a stunning area with rich history, and our experience exceeded all expectations. We stayed at Site #1, which felt perfectly secluded for us. During our stay, we encountered an incredible variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, a skunk, and even a golden eagle.
A highlight of the trip was a tour of one of the mines led by Chad, Andrew's caretaker—it was truly special. Our campsite was next to a running creek, where we spent most of our time relaxing, and we ended our days by driving to a plateau to witness breathtaking sunsets. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it to any of the waterfalls on the property, but there’s always next time.
Andrew is putting so much effort into maintaining and sharing the beauty of this special place, and it shows. Just remember to pack light and take responsibility for packing out your waste to help preserve the canyon. If you’re looking for peace, solitude, and the chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle, this is the perfect spot. Huge thanks to Andrew and Chad for being such wonderful hosts!
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Sue
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Getting here was a little weird because the directions assumed you were coming from a certain direction. Easy to get turned around. There are 3 sites with electric. Sites 1 and 2 are alongside the brewery. Site 3 sits behind the brewery sort of amongst the debris of a business. Not scenic at all. The boondock sites looked better, but AZ in summer you have to have AC. The brewery and brew was great!
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Ron
August 2025
26 ft Class C
With pets
Sites are level. Easy access. Plenty of room. Brewery affordable and fun due to live music. Brewery closes at 9:00pm so no late night noise. Staff is very friendly. Owner responsive to texts. Super clean and quiet. It’s a great star watching place due to dark skies. 12 min from downtown Show Low. 30 min from Lakeside. Not in the Pine Tree area but rather in Junipers. We Highly recommend.
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Kasey
August 2025
Tent
The land is beautiful and we had a great time at the BARn!
Mike was helpful on our way out as we got a dead battery and he was able to get someone over to help us out!!! We will definitely return!
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David
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Ash Creek Canyon is a true hidden gem! As you dive into the rugged terrain of the canyon, a whole other world opens up. You can enjoy the tranquility of your own campsite or explore the old mine town that is spread out through the canyon.
A big shout-out goes to Chad. He’s such a genuine and thoughtful guy, who took us on a little tour, while explaining the history of the different buildings and showing us the true beauty of the canyon.
We’ll definitely be back!
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Kody
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Very secluded and peaceful much needed. Little warm for my taste this time of year it’d be different after a good rain, we are DEFINITELY going back in another month or so I’ll be watching the weather!
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Courtney
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Ash Creek Canyon is so much more than a place to camp—it's land waiting to be explored. Our stay at Campsite 2 was incredible! The site itself was spacious, private, and tucked right into the beauty of the canyon. Waking up surrounded by towering cliffs and the sounds of nature was truly magical.
But what really set this experience apart was the hidden history woven into the land. From old mines and hand-dug caves to swimming holes and trails, every corner holds a story—and Andrew, our host, brought it all to life! He was absolutely fantastic. His tour of the property wasn’t just informative—it was adventurous and fun, even for our big family of 7. The kids were in awe the entire time, and so were we.
We climbed, hiked, swam, and explored for hours. It was the kind of trip where memories are made and retold for years.
💯 Highly recommend Ash Creek Canyon to anyone looking for a mix of camping, history, and wild fun. There's something here for everyone—and yes, we’re already planning our next visit!
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Shania
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Everything was amazing!!! Andrew was friendly and very helpful. There’s a lot of history in the camp spot. With a few mines to explore. Would definitely recommend for an adventure. If going make sure to have a truck or high rise vehicle. You are driving down into a cannon. Lots of rocks.
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Corwin
July 2025
30 ft toy hauler
Group trip
Fabulous tucked away spot! It’s a great location between showlow and Taylor. Made going into town easy and quick both ways. Mike was fabulous with getting us info. We enjoyed not feeling like we were in a traditional RV area…there is space and you are not right next to someone else. Will stay here again for sure!
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brandon
July 2025
36 ft travel trailer
I liked it. I will come back again.
I especially liked their disbursed camping spaces. Spend out big spaces (big enough for my big-rig. The grounds were perfectly level and very clean. The "trees" were large junipers but trimmed to a single trunk and high so you could walk through them and see for some distance. There were some spaces with roadside noise but after it got dark there wasn't any traffic. There were clean restrooms and very strong wifi. My favorite amenity was the on-premesis bar. The "4sBARn" live music, tasty "4 Silos" microbrew (my favorite was the "Hazy Hallelujah," btw. I lucked out on Friday night and was able to join in on their weekly pool tournament. They had Diamond-brand pool tables (the best quality imo.) They had livestock and everyone always cares about fresh eggs so I can confirm they have eggs. After the first night I moved to a full hookup spot and that where the camp needs work.
I believe there are 5 hookup sites. I was in site 3. Sites 1, 2, and 3 are all along-side the main "4sBARn" building. 1 and 2 were beside it and 3 was on the backside. 4 and 5 were more remote. Though the 1st 3 sites were near the bar I wouldn't worry about noise because the bar closes early.
Site 1 and 2 could easily fit any size. My 36 ft tt had no issues with length but it was too narrow. Site 1,2,3 were convenient but poor views. The owner is currently building up the resort so they admit it is a work in progress. Future guests may have no issues.
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Jes
July 2025
Tent
This is a great place off the grid to camp. The stars and moon are so bright at night. Ample room to set up camp with no neighbors (literally). Bring everything you need and stop in Globe before you head to camp for last min things. Highly recommend 4 wheel drive or high profile cars and go slow. The roads are rough indeed.
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Alexa
July 2025
20 ft campervan
This Hipcamp site was amazing with a small running creek! The site is pretty remote with a 3 mile, steep dirt road. I was able to make it in my 20ft camper van but I wish I had 4x4 for the trip. The camp host was amazing and helped me down the road and gave me firewood too. My pups loved being off leash and we loved being visited by a random cow.
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Brittney
July 2025
30 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Just what we needed in a pinch! Pulled in pretty late and got set up in the rain. There are no assigned lots just pick a spot and set up 👍🏾 bathrooms were great! We love the small comfort of indoor plumping in the out doors. We had some first time campers with us and it helped them ease into the idea of camping. We loved the animals on the lot. The only complaint we have is there is no joke about the dog farm next door. Most of us are heavy sleepers and didn't notice the dogs. But those of us that were light sleepers definitely had less sleep the nights we were there. Would do wish that the pool table was more accessible outside of the bar early closing hours. Otherwise, everything was wonderful! We could set up tent and trust that all of our belongings we're going to be safe.
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Lori
July 2025
15 ft travel trailer
Site 4 was great. It was partially secluded with a little patio and some artificial turf. Great Sky as a whole is a sweet place. It has some farm animals and a pub. The pub was nice with a few food options and a full bar. It had live entertainment and a couple of pool tables.
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