The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Gisela, Arizona

Bringing your pet to Gisela? You’ll find over 1,000 pet-friendly campsites here, many right along creeks or tucked into the high desert. Most sites welcome campfires and have toilets—essentials for a simple, no-fuss setup. Expect to pay an average of $59 a night, but you can score a spot for as little as $20. Trails cut through piñon and juniper, and wildlife-watching is a daily event—hawks, mule deer, even the occasional javelina. Horseback riding is big here, with stables and guided rides close by. Locals swear by Beaver Creek Oasis (379 reviews) for creekside mornings, Cave Creek Quiet Homestead (126 reviews) for quiet nights, and Mountain View Retreat (124 reviews) for sweeping views and sunrise hikes. Bring water, keep an eye out for cactus, and let your dog run wild—just don’t forget the leash.

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Bringing your pet to Gisela? You’ll find over 1,000 pet-friendly campsites here, many right along creeks or tucked into the high desert. Most sites welcome campfires and have toilets—essentials for a simple, no-fuss setup. Expect to pay an average of $59 a night, but you can score a spot for as little as $20. Trails cut through piñon and juniper, and wildlife-watching is a daily event—hawks, mule deer, even the occasional javelina. Horseback riding is big here, with stables and guided rides close by. Locals swear by Beaver Creek Oasis (379 reviews) for creekside mornings, Cave Creek Quiet Homestead (126 reviews) for quiet nights, and Mountain View Retreat (124 reviews) for sweeping views and sunrise hikes. Bring water, keep an eye out for cactus, and let your dog run wild—just don’t forget the leash.

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1. Creekside Retreat on 3 Acres!

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48mi from Gisela · 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***

2. Big Pine Cabins

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47mi from Gisela · 4 sites · Lodging · Overgaard, AZ

Located in the Sitgreaves National Forest, we're about a 2 1/2 hour scenic drive Northeast of Phoenix, in the beautiful cool pine country. We offer cozy real log cabins for Daily or Weekly rental, open year round for all your seasons of fun and relaxation, and of course we gladly welcome your family pets! Nearby attractions and activities include a number of peaceful lakes for boating and fishing, several excellent golf-courses, horseback riding and hiking. For the less sports-minded, we've also got the petrified forest and several museums nearby, a number of local antique, gift and woodcarving shops, and plenty of wildlife and bird watching! Hunters Haven for Elk, Deer and Turkey We receive just enough winter snow to truly enjoy and appreciate the season, and often just in time for holiday fun! A terrific place to stay while cutting down your own Christmas tree! Winter activities include sledding for all ages on our nearby hills and slopes, bird and squirrel watching, and other wintry fun! Our roads are generally very well maintained, but please do check road conditions prior to starting any trip into snow-country.

3. RV on Creekfront 3 Acre Retreat

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48mi from Gisela · 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.

4. Lake Life

17mi from Gisela · 1 site · RV · Tonto Basin, AZ

Come enjoy the "Lake Life" at Roosevelt Lake in Tonto Basin! This large, flat, fenced Tonto Basin property is all you need for a place to stay while you go boating, fishing, hunting, off-roading or hiking! There is plenty of room for your RV, vehicle, ATV, side-by-side, watercraft and trailer. Bring your toys and your friends. 22 minutes to Roosevelt Lake! There are full RV hook-ups, including 200A power, city water and on-site septic tank. This lot can fit any size RV from a pop-up trailer up to Class A motorhomes. The property has a flat entrance and an oversized gate for easy access. Located right in the heart of Tonto Basin, use this property as your base camp for whatever you want to do. Nearby the grocery, hardware store, gas station and several restaurants. Only a short distance (300 yds) off AZ Highway 188 for the perfect balance of privacy, easy access and breath-taking views. The property is large, flat and fully fenced for your privacy, security and pet-friendliness. This property was strategically selected, designed and built for this! Come enjoy you own private base camp in the heart of Tonto Basin and enjoy the "Lake Life"! You won't find a better property.

Public campgrounds near Gisela

Houston Mesa Campground

12mi from Gisela · 74 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tonto National Forest

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Ponderosa Campground

17mi from Gisela · 48 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tonto National Forest

Kehl Springs Campground

23mi from Gisela · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coconino National Forest

FR 9350 Campground

24mi from Gisela · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

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Mogollon Campground

24mi from Gisela · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Stories from the community

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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!

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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.

Hong

September 2025

4 nights at Creekside Retreat on 3 Acres!

This house is a wonderful base for exploring the Sedona area. It’s convenient to CottonWood, Camp Verde, the Village of Oak Creek, and anywhere in Sedona, which is just within a 30-minute drive away. The deck and creekside are my favorite spots—we enjoyed breakfast by the water in the mornings, and after a full day of exploring, we relaxed on the deck in the evening, cooking dinner and sipping tea or coffee. It felt so peaceful and cozy. The rooms are spacious and very clean, and the property has BBQ grills both in the yard and on the deck, along with everything you might need for a comfortable stay. The host also provides plenty of privacy, making the place feel like your own. If I return to Sedona, I would absolutely stay here again.

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David

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Big Pine Cabins

Awesome place. Super clean and spacious. Host even left out a bottle of bubbly for us. There’s a Dollar General across the road and a Brewery next to the store. Hot Tub was awesome. Highly Recommend this location.