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.

92% (1.1K) • 135 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gisela

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.

92% (1.1K) • 135 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gisela

1. Big Pine Cabins

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47mi from Gisela · 4 sites · Lodging

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.

2. 1/2 Glamp - 1/2 Camp - 100% Relax.

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20mi from Gisela · 1 site · Tent, RV

Located on Saguaro Lake in the Tonto National Forest, just a hop, skip and a jump from the Fully Built and Operational Casino and restaurants (12 miles) and a stones throw from a trout stocked man made lake you just may find your next quick camping trip. No setup or breakdown required. It’s already done for you. Just 30 miles from The Phoenix Airport, Saguaro Lake AZ, and 11 miles from the We Ko Pa full scale casino, this 1/2 Camp 1/2 Glamp getaway will offer you privacy in dispersed camping, Fishing, boating, water or skiing, lounging in a hammock, roasting hotdogs or snacking on S’mores in the 246 square foot nd 2000 plus cubic feet of space, this secluded getaway cozies up to the East Verde River. Sunrises, sunsets, and panoramic views are filled with pine trees and towering ponderosas. The gentle river, when flowing, is only 6 inches to a foot deep in most places—perfect for setting up a camping chair with a cold beverage while your dog relaxes right beside you without fighting a current. It’s quiet and private, yet just a mile from the main road and another mile into town. There, you’ll find a family-owned grocery store connected to a restaurant and tavern, plus charming local shops selling honey, beef jerky, and collectibles. The local firehouse is right down the street, and the friendly residents will make you feel like a local, too. This campsite has no close neighbors—you’ll be secluded, but still close to civilization if needed. Amenities include a charging station for your electronic devices and lighting. The huge 256-square-foot dome tent (over 2,000 cubic feet) is larger than the average hotel room. It features a queen-sized bed with fresh linens and pillowcases for a restful night’s sleep. The tent also has heating and space for up to 4 more adults on the floor—bring sleeping bags and share the experience with family and friends. The “Domed Taj Mahal” tent boasts 8 windows for stargazing and 2 doors for easy entry and exit. Relax in the netted adult hammock or the child-sized hammock for an afternoon siesta. We’ve even rounded up firewood for you—plenty of “cowboy cable”

3. Lake Life

17mi from Gisela · 1 site · RV

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.

4. RV on Creekfront 3 Acre Retreat

48mi from Gisela · 1 site · Lodging

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.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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.

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Stephanie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 1/2 Glamp - 1/2 Camp - 100% Relax.

We had such a wonderful stay! The host was incredibly friendly and responded quickly to any questions, which made everything great. The campsite itself was absolutely beautiful! peaceful and surrounded by nature. Lots of trinkets and tools for use. A lot of wildlife in the area. Many coyotes at night but did not bother us or come that close. The site feels secluded but also conveniently close to town, so we had the best of both worlds. We also really appreciated the generous amount of firewood provided, which made our evenings around the fire even better! The road to the campsite is a little rough but could be cause of the rain. I highly recommend this spot. Lots of good hiking around the area like Tonto national park. Thanks Paul!

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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.