The best campgrounds near Safford, Arizona with fishing

Looking for the perfect camping spot near Safford, Arizona where you can enjoy some fishing? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 200 options specifically tailored to fishing enthusiasts in the Safford area, you're sure to find the ideal campground for your outdoor adventure. From scenic lakeside campsites to tranquil riverfront retreats, there's something for everyone. Be sure to check out some of our top-rated campsites like La Hacienda Chuparosa (84 reviews), The Rocking T (65 reviews), and Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape (36 reviews). Offering amenities like pet-friendly spaces, toilets, and cooking equipment, as well as activities such as whitewater paddling, off-roading, and of course, fishing, these campsites are sure to provide an unforgettable experience. So pack your gear and get ready to reel in some memories!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Safford

Looking for the perfect camping spot near Safford, Arizona where you can enjoy some fishing? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 200 options specifically tailored to fishing enthusiasts in the Safford area, you're sure to find the ideal campground for your outdoor adventure. From scenic lakeside campsites to tranquil riverfront retreats, there's something for everyone. Be sure to check out some of our top-rated campsites like La Hacienda Chuparosa (84 reviews), The Rocking T (65 reviews), and Casita on Sapillo Creek Escape (36 reviews). Offering amenities like pet-friendly spaces, toilets, and cooking equipment, as well as activities such as whitewater paddling, off-roading, and of course, fishing, these campsites are sure to provide an unforgettable experience. So pack your gear and get ready to reel in some memories!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Safford

1. Bakers Akers

94%

(71)

40mi from Safford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Bakers Akers is located in what used to be Nebblett, New Mexico but is now Virden, New Mexico. The one room Nebblett school house was located on this property. Virden was settled by the Mormons when they were ran out of old Mexico by Poncho Villa. Kit Carson took this route guiding General Kearney and the Army of the west to California during the Mexican American war. It is now being discussed that Coronado may have come through this area also. The farm was used for breeding and training race horses. It is now a cow/calf operation. Learn more about this land: Camp on the Gila River amongst the century old Cottonwoods and Mulberry trees, with Bermuda grass carpeting. Plenty of shade to pitch a tent or park under. Wildlife abounds with deer, beaver, turkeys, javelina, and a large variety of birds. Located on a eighty acre cattle ranch. Quiet with great views of stars at night and majestic mountains in the day. The camp grounds are located beyond the cattle pastures and next to the Gila River. Fire pits available and plenty of wood to gather for burning. Eleven miles from the historic town of a Duncan Arizona, filled with little markets, craft store, antique shop, rock shop, and home town restaurants, if any needs arise or an itch needs scratching. With prior notice and extra fees a New Mexican dutch-oven dinner and hayride can be included.

2. Roper Lake State Park

100%

(3)

53 sites · Cactus Flats, Arizona

Fall in love at this small state park that's big on privacy.

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Toilets

Campfires

3. Coronado National Forest

80%

(46)

479 sites · Sonoita, Arizona

If you think southern Arizona is nothing but parched desert, think again.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

4. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

87%

(44)

1058 sites · Heber Overgaard, Arizona

Explore the vast Apache and Sitgreaves National Forests known for its jaw-dropping mountain country in east-central Arizona. Trek out onto the other worldly Mogollon Rim, and dive into sparkling cold-water lakes. Climb out of the muggy valleys and into the refreshing high country—the forest is known for hundreds of miles of hiking filled with stunning vistas. Most importantly, stay awhile and be sure to bring your tent!

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Public campgrounds near Safford

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Roper Lake Campground

5.3mi from Safford · 53 sites · Tents, RVs · in Roper Lake State Park

Upper Arcadia Campground

14mi from Safford · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Lower Twilight Group Campground

15mi from Safford · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Shannon Campground

15mi from Safford · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Treasure Park Campground

15mi from Safford · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Treasure Park North Group Campground

15mi from Safford · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Hospital Flat Campground

15mi from Safford · 20 sites · in Coronado National Forest

Cunningham Campground

15mi from Safford · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Soldier Creek Campground

16mi from Safford · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Riggs Flat Campground

17mi from Safford · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Clark Peak Corrals Campground

18mi from Safford · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Stockton Pass Campground

19mi from Safford · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

M

Meech

March 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Bakers Akers

Easy quick within a few hours booking Met lovely Jessie and his assistants ( we’ll get dogs and cows and a pony. Led to our camping area, perfect had some benches and plenty of space. Noise didn’t seemed to. Other anyone as we chuckled around dinner Checked our then, small river the morning, had dip and swim Not much fishing going on but it was nice Not much to fish but fun good morning walk to get ya line wet and a hot coffee to finish Jesse was so kind to gift us some noice banana bread Will spend spots here in the future

Curi

November 2024

Tent

With kids

1 night at Bakers Akers

We were met by a very kind man, Jesse I believe, who led us to our spot. Our daughter had so much fun playing with everything. Is as adults absolutely enjoyed the large fire and peace we felt. The sunset was amazing! Great place for the family!