The best camping near Rio Verde with climbing

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Climbers will find over 1,160 campsites in Rio Verde, each geared toward making the most of the crags, boulders, and rugged outcrops that define this desert edge. The average site runs $67 a night, with some as low as $50. You’ll spot routes right from your tent and wake up to trails that cut through saguaro forests. Crowd favorites like Cactus Rose Ranch Scottsdale (56 reviews), “Field of Dreams” Mesa AZ (53 reviews), and Santan Mountain Views (35 reviews) put you minutes from the best climbing spots—plus you get toilets, campfires, and a pet-friendly policy. Pack light but don’t forget your chalk bag. In Rio Verde, it’s all about easy approaches, clean rock, and starlit nights after the send. Hiking, swimming holes, and wildlife-watchers fill the downtime, but here, the rock always calls first.

98% (107) 53 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Rio Verde

“Field of Dreams” Mesa AZ

1. “Field of Dreams” Mesa AZ

98%
(57)
23mi from Rio Verde · 1 site · RV
We are Kevin and Tammii. We moved to Mesa in 2019 to build our own “Field of Dreams”. In developing our property we added a Hip-Camp site to our vision. We’ve enjoyed hosting people from all around the country. We’re can accommodate guests for up to three weeks and unable to offer monthly rates. We welcome families with up to two children. Pets are welcome, two or less, and we have a designated pet area for their use. There are two nice sitting areas, a laundry shed with washer, dryer, and drying rack. Internet access is also available. More about the “Field of Dreams”: Our site has a paved level concrete pad with 50 amp service, water, and septic. RVs are required to come with empty holding tanks because of the septic system. We can accommodate up to 43 feet in length RVs. There is a nice landscaped patio area with table, chairs, umbrella, and a privacy screen. There is also a propane fire pit available. Our site is close to Costco, Starbucks, local restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, and a mall. There is nearby mountain biking, hiking, and site seeing. We are 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix in a quiet residential area.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$60
 / night
Santan Mountain Views

2. Santan Mountain Views

100%
(44)
36mi from Rio Verde · 1 site · RV
We are happy to announce that we have upgraded our front gate. It is now set back farther off of the road and is 20 feet wide. Extra large rig friendly! We do short term bookings 29 days or less. No monthly rates, sorry! We are dog friendly, but PLEASE do not show up with dogs without indicating in your booking that you are bringing them. They MUST be kept on a leash at all times while here due to farm animals and wildlife on the property. Please respect and follow these requests so that others can enjoy bringing their dogs here in the future. :) Peaceful desert escape with beautiful views of the Santan Mountains on 3.5 acre mini-ranch. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood with dark starry skies at night. Flat, private area behind main residence with a large cover. You will have about 1 acre of space to yourself. Quiet, rural feel yet less than 5 minutes from shopping, dining and conveniences. Full hookups-- Filtered water, 50 amp electric, and septic. Room to set up temporary horse panels. Walking distance to Santan regional park for miles of hiking, biking or horseback riding. 2 miles from Horseshoe park. Less than a mile to Santan flats.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$63
 / night
Pop-Inn Parking

3. Pop-Inn Parking

100%
(4)
21mi from Rio Verde · 3 sites · RVs
RV pad with WATER and ELECTRIC available: Size: 12’x 45’ pad Water-connects to house faucet. Electric-50 amp, lower amps requires adapter NO DUMP ACCESS NO WIFI This RV pad is in a blocked off backyard that is adjacent an alleyway. The only entrance is through the alleyway, and RV resident parking available by pad in an enclosed area. Please message with any questions! 5 mile away from Chase Field/Downtown Phoenix 3 miles away from South Mountain Park
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$20
 / night
Tonto National Forest

4. Tonto National Forest

89%
(41)
1364 sites · Tonto Basin, Arizona
Hike, bike, and camp in Arizona’s largest and most diverse national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Coconino National Forest

5. Coconino National Forest

97%
(66)
396 sites · Flagstaff, Arizona
Discover a wide range of landscapes in this national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Nelles Ranch

6. Nelles Ranch

95%
(11)
16mi from Rio Verde · 1 site · RV
We have a beautiful 2 acre fully gravelled area to easily park your rig, up to 45 ft RV recommended. Access to home in residential property is a dirt road, but easily accessible. Property is quiet, safe and peaceful. It’s like being in the country but you still have fantastic cell service! We have room to store up to 4 horses with our mare motels as well as an 100x300 arena right on the property. Fully fenced. Outhouse on sight if you are spending the day working with your horses and don’t want to dirty your RV. Furry friends are welcome as long as you don’t leave them unattended as we have coyotes roaming as well. Close to all amenities, 15 min to Cave Creek, 30 min to Scottsdale, 40 min to Phoenix. Come and enjoy a slice of heaven at Nelles Ranch.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$60
 / night
Prescott National Forest

7. Prescott National Forest

92%
(32)
306 sites · Prescott, Arizona
So much wilderness and so little time in this jewel of Arizona.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Climbers will find over 1,160 campsites in Rio Verde, each geared toward making the most of the crags, boulders, and rugged outcrops that define this desert edge. The average site runs $67 a night, with some as low as $50. You’ll spot routes right from your tent and wake up to trails that cut through saguaro forests. Crowd favorites like Cactus Rose Ranch Scottsdale (56 reviews), “Field of Dreams” Mesa AZ (53 reviews), and Santan Mountain Views (35 reviews) put you minutes from the best climbing spots—plus you get toilets, campfires, and a pet-friendly policy. Pack light but don’t forget your chalk bag. In Rio Verde, it’s all about easy approaches, clean rock, and starlit nights after the send. Hiking, swimming holes, and wildlife-watchers fill the downtime, but here, the rock always calls first.

98% (107) 53 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Rio Verde

“Field of Dreams” Mesa AZ

1. “Field of Dreams” Mesa AZ

98%
(57)
23mi from Rio Verde · 1 site · RV
We are Kevin and Tammii. We moved to Mesa in 2019 to build our own “Field of Dreams”. In developing our property we added a Hip-Camp site to our vision. We’ve enjoyed hosting people from all around the country. We’re can accommodate guests for up to three weeks and unable to offer monthly rates. We welcome families with up to two children. Pets are welcome, two or less, and we have a designated pet area for their use. There are two nice sitting areas, a laundry shed with washer, dryer, and drying rack. Internet access is also available. More about the “Field of Dreams”: Our site has a paved level concrete pad with 50 amp service, water, and septic. RVs are required to come with empty holding tanks because of the septic system. We can accommodate up to 43 feet in length RVs. There is a nice landscaped patio area with table, chairs, umbrella, and a privacy screen. There is also a propane fire pit available. Our site is close to Costco, Starbucks, local restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, and a mall. There is nearby mountain biking, hiking, and site seeing. We are 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix in a quiet residential area.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$60
 / night
Santan Mountain Views

2. Santan Mountain Views

100%
(44)
36mi from Rio Verde · 1 site · RV
We are happy to announce that we have upgraded our front gate. It is now set back farther off of the road and is 20 feet wide. Extra large rig friendly! We do short term bookings 29 days or less. No monthly rates, sorry! We are dog friendly, but PLEASE do not show up with dogs without indicating in your booking that you are bringing them. They MUST be kept on a leash at all times while here due to farm animals and wildlife on the property. Please respect and follow these requests so that others can enjoy bringing their dogs here in the future. :) Peaceful desert escape with beautiful views of the Santan Mountains on 3.5 acre mini-ranch. We are in a quiet residential neighborhood with dark starry skies at night. Flat, private area behind main residence with a large cover. You will have about 1 acre of space to yourself. Quiet, rural feel yet less than 5 minutes from shopping, dining and conveniences. Full hookups-- Filtered water, 50 amp electric, and septic. Room to set up temporary horse panels. Walking distance to Santan regional park for miles of hiking, biking or horseback riding. 2 miles from Horseshoe park. Less than a mile to Santan flats.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$63
 / night
Pop-Inn Parking

3. Pop-Inn Parking

100%
(4)
21mi from Rio Verde · 3 sites · RVs
RV pad with WATER and ELECTRIC available: Size: 12’x 45’ pad Water-connects to house faucet. Electric-50 amp, lower amps requires adapter NO DUMP ACCESS NO WIFI This RV pad is in a blocked off backyard that is adjacent an alleyway. The only entrance is through the alleyway, and RV resident parking available by pad in an enclosed area. Please message with any questions! 5 mile away from Chase Field/Downtown Phoenix 3 miles away from South Mountain Park
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$20
 / night
Tonto National Forest

4. Tonto National Forest

89%
(41)
1364 sites · Tonto Basin, Arizona
Hike, bike, and camp in Arizona’s largest and most diverse national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Coconino National Forest

5. Coconino National Forest

97%
(66)
396 sites · Flagstaff, Arizona
Discover a wide range of landscapes in this national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Nelles Ranch

6. Nelles Ranch

95%
(11)
16mi from Rio Verde · 1 site · RV
We have a beautiful 2 acre fully gravelled area to easily park your rig, up to 45 ft RV recommended. Access to home in residential property is a dirt road, but easily accessible. Property is quiet, safe and peaceful. It’s like being in the country but you still have fantastic cell service! We have room to store up to 4 horses with our mare motels as well as an 100x300 arena right on the property. Fully fenced. Outhouse on sight if you are spending the day working with your horses and don’t want to dirty your RV. Furry friends are welcome as long as you don’t leave them unattended as we have coyotes roaming as well. Close to all amenities, 15 min to Cave Creek, 30 min to Scottsdale, 40 min to Phoenix. Come and enjoy a slice of heaven at Nelles Ranch.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$60
 / night
Prescott National Forest

7. Prescott National Forest

92%
(32)
306 sites · Prescott, Arizona
So much wilderness and so little time in this jewel of Arizona.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

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