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Show Low AZ GreatSky CampRanch

68 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · White Mountain Lake, AZ
Learn more about this land: At 6000ft elevation the air is much cleaner and the weather is much cooler, especially in the summer time! We have plenty of space. A well house to fill up your water. There are also outdoor bathrooms, no shower yet, but working on that! We're just a short seven minute drive to the dump station at a local gas station down the road on the Deuce of Clubs and Penrod. We are 14 minutes from a large hospital, 10 minutes from major grocery stores, shopping and restaurants, and many other fun activities. Our location is in a perfect spot to enjoy the blue sky and great weather. Sunrise Ski area is a quick drive too! Pinetop Lakeside are within 10 minutes, Taylor and Snowflake are within 15 to 25 minutes. We hope you visit and continue to keep our environment clean and a chill spot to visit. Cheers! We also offer a few extras at check-out... We have our 4S free range, nest run eggs for $5.44/dozen. Start your trip off right with a bundle of our premium firewood. Mostly juniper, nicely dried and bagged. Just remind us at check-in with your receipt. This is not the cheap wood they sell at the gas station. Please always check for our fire bans that are regulated by the county and state. Always have a bucket of water next to your campfire and make sure it's completely out before you leave it. Please do not bring outside firewood. Please do not take the firewood on our property.
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MOUNTAIN DESTINY!

3 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Show Low, AZ
Site#1 has Full Hook Up - Running water, RV Hookup of 30amp and 50amp electricity available, sewage, hard line WIFI for $45. Site#2 and Site#3 are side by side. They have running water and priced at $25. each. These two Sites are better for tents or a small trailer. A personal generator may be used. These are lovely spots with shade trees, so pretty. There are lots of mature Juniper trees and some Pine trees that provide shade on the property. Often we experience a lovely breeze. We live a mile off of 260 on a rugged dirt road. We keep the Entrance Gate locked constantly for safety and security. We are located on 2 acres and have a garden and a green house where we grow a large variety of vegetables. There is a Chicken House and a rooster and we have plenty of farm fresh eggs that are available to purchase. 0ur home is tucked away 1 mile off the 260 Hwy. on a rugged dirt road. First you will drive pass the Linden Valley Arena before reaching our property. The Arena was designed for ropers by ropers and is open from May thru September. 10-15 minute drive away is Fool Hollow lake, Show Low City Park, Safeway Grocery Store, Post Office, Library, and a variety of restaurants. Within that distance there is Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Picnic Areas, Large Dog Park, well equipped Playground area, Basketball Courts, Baseball fields, Sand Volley Ball, Tennis Courts, Racquet Ball Court, Horseshoe Pits, Disc Golf, Outdoor Exercise Stations, Walking Trail, Pavilions, Restrooms all the while enjoying the enormous, plentiful Ponderosa Pines. Show Low City Park Aquatic Center has 6 lane 25-yard pool with an adjoining leisure pool featuring zero-depth entry, Spray Fountain, Water Slide, Indoor Spa. Show Low was named by the turn of a Card. A ranch of nearly 100,000 acres jointly owned by Marion Clark and Croydon Cooley a U.S. army scout. According to legend, sometime around 1876, the partners decided that there was not enough room for both of them and one of them should leave. They decided to settle this issue over a game of "Seven Up" (with the winner taking the ranch and the loser leaving.) After the game seemed to have no winner in sight the game reached it's climax when Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." At this point Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs, and declared "Show Low" it is! Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona among the lush green ponderosa pine forestland and along Arizona's Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 6,345 feet. Show Low is now the largest city in the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona. Show Low is also the business hub and marketing center of the area. Our Favorite Breweries: Black Horse Brewery - 6 min + Buffalo Bill's Tavern & Grill - 9 min + Moose Henris Grill Cork and Taps - 20 min, + Pinetop Brewing Company - 26 min Our Favorite Restraunts: Buffalo Bill's - 9 min + Licano's - 11min + Los Corrales, 59 W Deuce of Clubs -12 min + Cafe Pinoli (Italian) - 23 min + Mr. Zeke's- 25 min , Darbi's Cafe - 26 min The Local's Market, Buffalo Bill's Tavern Grill (Local Vendors inside Restraunt Conference Room and Outside outside) April 9th through September 2022 9:00am-Noon Show Low Main Street Market - May 14th through September 2022 located behind Show Low Library Many Local Vendors. Show Low Main Street Market, 9-11th Street and Cooley, Show Low - local vendors May 14th -September 2022 9:00am-1:00pm.
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Ruffin It

4 sites · RVs50 acres · Show Low, AZ
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Creekside Lavender Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents17 acres · Eagar, AZ
Beautiful 17 acre farm located 4 minutes from town but a world away with its own secluded creek and pasture land. Come stay on the property right next to the creek and enjoy all that the White Mountians have to offer. Restaurants nearby and a grocery store less than two miles away. Bring your outdoor gear and enjoy all of the White Mountain fun.
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Horse Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Concho, AZ
Learn more about this land:We are a horse camping and training facility. Each camp site is equipped with covered horse stalls, hitching rail, water and electric and access to trails. Large arena, several round pens, indoor riding arena and obstacle course with cross country jumps and challenges. We have 5 miles of groomed, marked trails on the ranch and just minutes away from hundreds of miles of Forest Trails in the Sitgreaves National Forest. Close to the painted desert and petrified forest. You will love this place near Show Low, Pint Top and Lakeside 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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The American Outback

2 sites · RVs2 acres · White Mountain Lake, AZ
Learn more about this land:Come stay in absolute tranquility on our 2 acres of land, The American Outback. The activities are endless. We have fresh free range chicken and duck eggs when the girls are doing their jobs. After collecting eggs feel free to feed the rabbits in their open rabbit habitat. The area promotes amazing amounts of activities: Mountain Biking, Motorcycle trails, hiking, snowmobile, skiing, photography, fishing and hunting. There are bountiful opportunities in the area boasting some of the largest Rocky mountain elk, Mule deer, Antelope, Ducks, geese and wild flowers in all the USA and south of the border. We are just a few minutes from the local market and dollar general store. Property is approximately 12 scenic miles to Show Low (hospital/regional medical center, VA clinic, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Home Depot, Cal Ranch, community college, casino, airport); 45 minutes to Holbrook (interstate 40/Historic Route 66); 20 miles to St. Johns (county seat); 15 miles to Snowflake; 60 miles to meteor crater and wonderful white mountain winter skiing; 40 miles to Petrified forest. Apache county boasts a diverse geography and has an abundance of recreational opportunities. Not far from the Apache reservation and all they offer. Phone service is strong. We have available: Strong phone service, Gated/fence area for your dogs and cats, septic, water and solar power if needed at no extra cost. Somebody is normally on the premises 24/7 if you are in need of something. Just one mile off pavement on well maintained road. It's a peaceful and fun place so please help us keep it that way, No drama or hard drugs are tolerated. If you need to upgrade or are in need of solar we provide solar installation at prices not found anywhere. We are looking forward to your visit.
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Petrified Forest Retreat

2 sites · RVs1 acres · Alpine, AZ
Legend has it the in the late 1880s this Northeastern area of Arizona in Apache County was patrolled by a tough sheriff who killed 5 men in one gunfight. The area has a beautiful landscape full of Earthy colors from the last ice age. Great camping area full of history and a place to create everlasting memories for the entire family.Learn more about this land:Nice view of the Arizona Petrified Forest with ample terrain and great views of the environment. The lot accommodates many hipcampers and tourists alike.
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Concho’s Gem

3 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Concho, AZ
2.24 private acres for your camping enjoyment.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent and enjoy the views of the White Mountains to the south. There is a convince store and Concho Lake just a few minutes away. Lyman Lake State Park is 34 miles away. The southern entrance to the Petrified National Forest is only 37 miles away. The Painted Desert is 100 miles away. Meteor Crater National Landmark is 114 miles away.
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Ghost Owl Ranch

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Nutrioso, AZ
Enjoy a peaceful treed setting among gorgeous mountain views. Wildlife sightings and close to National Forest. Close to fishing, hunting, hiking and wintertime skiing. 15 minutes away from the small town of Springerville with quaint restaurants and groceries. Friendly hosts and neighbors. At 26 miles away and at an elevation of 6,000 feet, Lyman Lake State Park is one of the best ways to beat the Arizona heat with summer days hovering in the 80’s and 1,500 acres of water to jump into. The behemoth lake can be experienced along shoreline trails where petroglyphs grace the rocks and jackrabbits scurry through the wildflowers. But let’s be real, you came to get wet! There’s plenty of splish splashing to be had; jet skis, speed boats, canoes, and kayakers all share these waters. There’s no better way to take to the lake than skimming the surface on an innertube. Anglers can enjoy the quiet west end of Lyman, word is the walleye and bass hang here in the no wake zone. 44 miles away you have Gila National Forest. Trying to truly get away from it all? We are 3.3 million acres of national forest, with just over 700,000 acres of that being designated wilderness areas. The nearest town, Silver City, has a population of about 10,000. Gila's remoteness makes it an especially popular spot for stargazing. Amateur astronomers like to journey out to Gila's 3.5-acre Cosmic Campground. This Dark Sky Sanctuary features unobstructed, awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the heavens. There are minimal amenities here, but they include telescope pads – made of concrete so that you can setup your own telescopes for casual or focused study. You'll never think of space in quite the same way after seeing it from here! Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. ON leash, please.
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The Promise Land

12 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Concho, AZ
Learn more about this land:A rush of fresh air & beauty. Stars so bright they'll captivate the adventure from your soul straight into your eyes. 20 acres. Be careful & have fun!
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Land away from civilization

7 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Show Low, AZ
Learn more about this land:Land with medium trees and beautiful countryside. Hiking to the east, good for off roading, camping, horse back riding, or just plain geting away. Features a BEAUTIFUL night sky!
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If you're looking for a camping adventure near Fort Apache, Arizona, Hipcamp has over 330 options to choose from. Whether you prefer pitching a tent in the peaceful Apache desert at Desert Skies (136 reviews), staying at the cozy Shiloh Ranch Guesthouse (34 reviews), or camping at the scenic Bakers Akers (24 reviews), we've got you covered. With popular amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're into swimming, surfing, or off-roading (OHV), these campsites offer the perfect terrain for your favorite activities.

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