The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Mesa, Arizona

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for an RV camping experience near Mesa, Arizona by a river, we've got over 500 options just for you! Our campsites provide access to popular activities such as boating, off-roading (OHV), and swimming. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $13 per night, we've got something for every budget. Some of our most popular campsites include Pinnacle Farms South (468 reviews), El Pais Motel & Campgrounds (308 reviews), and Hawks Hideaway Camping, LLC (204 reviews). Our campsites offer amenities such as pets, toilets, and potable water. Come join us for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for an RV camping experience near Mesa, Arizona by a river, we've got over 500 options just for you! Our campsites provide access to popular activities such as boating, off-roading (OHV), and swimming. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $13 per night, we've got something for every budget. Some of our most popular campsites include Pinnacle Farms South (468 reviews), El Pais Motel & Campgrounds (308 reviews), and Hawks Hideaway Camping, LLC (204 reviews). Our campsites offer amenities such as pets, toilets, and potable water. Come join us for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

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32mi from Mesa · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cave Creek, AZ

Quiet slice of heaven under the stars on our homestead. We continue to have reduced our camping experience for our winter 2025 season to keep our site secluded and private. Please check back for open dates and sites Our space offers a tranquil setting with several camping options. Site # 1: Glamping Tent is Closed for 2025 season. We are offering tent campers at this site on a limited availability. Site #2: Saguaro Camp site. Bring your tent or rent one of ours. Site # 3: RV Glamping. Queen size bed with a dinette that can be used as an extra bed for the little ones. Site # 4 RV, Pop Ups or Living Quarters with horses/mules Site # 5 Boarding for Horses or Mules We offer Communal Spaces with restroom, grill, table, other seating with larger fire-pit. Feel free to visit our horses, chickens or hike our beautiful trails right from the property. Enjoy the horses, the stars at night and our neighboring coyotes sing if you are lucky. Our home is close by, the little white farmhouse on the hill. Thank you for looking!

2. Off Road Camp @ Jurassic Ranch

42mi from Mesa · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Maricopa, AZ

A quiet horse ranch located 1,000 feet from the BLM Offroad Trailhead, offering mountain views in three directions, hiking trails, and hilltops within walking distance. Hundreds of Indian petroglyphs are just 3–4 miles up the offroad trail, easily reachable by any 4x4 vehicle with at least 6–8 inches of ground clearance. Popular 4x4 trails are available for SxS, ATV, UTV, and dirt bikes. There is a large sandy wash for high-speed SxS riding, varying up to the equivalent of six lanes wide. We also have a 4x4 Side by Side (Polaris Ranger XP Crew, fully enclosed) that seats four adults and two kids, available for rent at an additional cost. WiFi and water are available on the property. Target shooting is also available in a canyon just five minutes up the trail.

3. Top of the World Haven

42mi from Mesa · 1 site · Tent, RV · Miami, AZ

Top of the World Haven is a 2 plus acre at elevation 4600 near Miami, AZ. It is 8 miles east of Superior, AZ and 8 miles west of Miami, AZ. It is known for the lower temperatures than most of the hot, airy weather of the rest of Arizona. The nights can drop to much cooler temperatures, which makes it perfect for sleeping !!! This property is drycamping ONLY !!! RV, van, motorhome or travel trailer.

Stories from the community

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James

3 weeks ago

26 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

This most recent stay was our 4th time at Shantel’s. Convenient to local restaurants and hiking parks. After a full day, returning to our site really allows us to unwind. We can’t wait to go back

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James

May 2025

26 ft travel trailer

1 night at Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

Not our first visit nor will it be our last. A nice quiet spot located minutes from the town centers of Cave Creek and Carefree.

Kristine

March 2025

33 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

Beautiful location within Cave Creek. Extremely well kept property. Very close to downtown Cave Creek but in a peaceful, quite neighborhood. Host was very welcoming. We really enjoyed our time there. I would highly recommend.

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Debbie

January 2025

34 ft toy hauler

Weekend Trip to Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

Peaceful, private, clean, and beautiful place! Very kind hosts

El-Shaddai

December 2024

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

This area was absolutely stunning. I was exactly the scenery I had in mind. The horses were beautiful added a nice touch, which we loved. Shantel was an amazing host and very responsive. I highly recommend.