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Sun Country campground

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Holbrook, AZ

Explore the Painted Desert wonderland to play around in and stargaze. The campsite is shared with Wild Horses, Pronghorns, Owls and Bovine that wander around the area. Look out to the south and a view of Petrified Forest National Park is right there. And when you're in the park, using binoculars, you can see the campsite from Pintado Point. Just search left from the towers. A fantastic campsite built by independent outdoor company @hetchyoutdoors This is a remote, private campground with a canopy, picnic bench and fire pit that relieves you from the crowds of hotels and RV campgrounds in the area. There are no predators or threats to worry about at night, just the the most stars in the sky you've probably ever seen. Views of the National Park to the south and only a 15 minute drive to the North Gate.

Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

Learn more about this land:This raw land property, right at the edge of the Petrified Forest National Park, gives you amazing views of and walking access into the park (with an already purchased entrance pass) to the ancient Puerco Pueblo and the stunning views of Newspaper Rock. Cell reception in the area is decent. I had access to TMobile data from the property the last time I was there though not all areas of the park have the same luxury. City folk (like it seems I have sadly become these days) often forget what a beautiful starry night sky can look like. One clear night here and you'll see a sky full of stars, the milky way, planets and maybe a shooting star. As a International Dark Sky Park, the parks nightscape falls on the Bortel scale of 3 (1 being darkest and 9 being brightest). For more info go to www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/darkskies Outside of the Petrified Forest National Park in Holbrook, we recommend visiting Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co. and the Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Nearest gas can be found at the Painted Desert Visitor Center or west down I-40 toward Holbrook at the Hopi Travel Plaza. In Holbrook, groceries can be found at Safeway and local restaurants include Camaleon Cafe, Butterfield Stage Co. Steak House and Mandarin Beauty and host of other Mexican and American restaurants. Trucks do come down Adamana Rd to the storage facility during the week though you probably won't hear or see them much. The train can be a bit loud and obnoxious for some (or a something exciting for the kids) depending on how frequently it passes through so ear plugs at night may be advised. I'm usually pretty accessible and close to my phone so feel free to message me with any questions you may have, before during or after your trip! ***Please read all rules and descriptions in the listing thoroughly before booking to make sure this listing is a good fit!*** We look forward to having you!

Petrified Nat Forest Campgrounds

43 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

🏕️RAW LAND🏕️ Vast open fields for all of your Dispersed camping needs. 🌙 You may glamp,car camp,tent camp,RV/motorhome or camp under the stars ✨ ⛺️ Find a spot and set up,please be respectful of other campers. 🌞 We are located 10 minutes from the Petrified National Forest. There is a shop on the corner of Adamana and the Highway with bathrooms etc. as well as a shop that sells souvenirs. We advise to check local weather conditions as well as arrive before nightfall. Please be aware of any wildlife,this is the desert and we are not liable for any injury,due to wildlife,cacti or weather related incidents. There are no utilities since it is just a vast desert,there aren’t any rooms or accommodations-this is just a big field like Quartsite. 🏜️ 4WD is recommended. *Pictures featured are of the local attractions as well as the campground itself* 😊🙏❤️⛺️☮️🏜️✨

The Rockhound Ranch RV and Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Snowflake, AZ

Get out of the HEAT and come stay at The Rockhound Ranch. Phenomenal Sunrises and Sunsets, and it's great for a relaxing/calming weekend, or week. 20 Acres of tranquility. If you have ATV's, they are also welcome FREE parking. Dry camping. No food near property, plan accordingly. Bring water as well! ONE RV hook up - Price $50.00 night No Wifi. Please select 5 guests to accommodate the price for the RV.

God's Country

3 sites · RVs1 acres · Snowflake, AZ

This property is about 200 miles from Phoenix, AZ. It is in Navajo County. There are various fun shops. It was founded 1878 by Erastus Snow and William Jordan Flake, Mormon pioneers and colonizers.Learn more about this land:You will have hiking near the property. Colorado River nearby. Grocery stores 14 miles away. There is a park nearby that has a little water park where children can play. The property is desert so it has desert vegetation. Nothing but sky and land. There is a small town on the main road where you can visit the museum. There is also a Petrified National Park nearby. Food restaurants are nearby.This is very, very rural land. There are no driveways or pavement. The land is untouched and has nothing on it but trees and dirt and a few cow pies from cattle that roam the land freely. You will be parking, walking and driving on bumpy, raw and organic land. There are paved streets to get to the property but none within maybe 7 miles to the property. There are no street lights, just the sun and moon for light in the sky. Everything is dirt and trees. This camping is for those who are rogue and love off grid. Not for the faint heart camping. If you love 100% organic land, this is for you. There are no rv hook-ups or water provided or trash cans. Generators are acceptable from 10 am to 6 pm. Park you rv anywhere on the land. There are 1.26 acres of land so choose your spot.Please message me, if you have any concerns for questions.

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The Rockhound Ranch RV and Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Snowflake, AZ

Get out of the HEAT and come stay at The Rockhound Ranch. Phenomenal Sunrises and Sunsets, and it's great for a relaxing/calming weekend, or week. 20 Acres of tranquility. If you have ATV's, they are also welcome FREE parking. Dry camping. No food near property, plan accordingly. Bring water as well! ONE RV hook up - Price $50.00 night No Wifi. Please select 5 guests to accommodate the price for the RV.

Petrified Nat Forest Campgrounds

43 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

🏕️RAW LAND🏕️ Vast open fields for all of your Dispersed camping needs. 🌙 You may glamp,car camp,tent camp,RV/motorhome or camp under the stars ✨ ⛺️ Find a spot and set up,please be respectful of other campers. 🌞 We are located 10 minutes from the Petrified National Forest. There is a shop on the corner of Adamana and the Highway with bathrooms etc. as well as a shop that sells souvenirs. We advise to check local weather conditions as well as arrive before nightfall. Please be aware of any wildlife,this is the desert and we are not liable for any injury,due to wildlife,cacti or weather related incidents. There are no utilities since it is just a vast desert,there aren’t any rooms or accommodations-this is just a big field like Quartsite. 🏜️ 4WD is recommended. *Pictures featured are of the local attractions as well as the campground itself* 😊🙏❤️⛺️☮️🏜️✨

God's Country

3 sites · RVs1 acres · Snowflake, AZ

This property is about 200 miles from Phoenix, AZ. It is in Navajo County. There are various fun shops. It was founded 1878 by Erastus Snow and William Jordan Flake, Mormon pioneers and colonizers.Learn more about this land:You will have hiking near the property. Colorado River nearby. Grocery stores 14 miles away. There is a park nearby that has a little water park where children can play. The property is desert so it has desert vegetation. Nothing but sky and land. There is a small town on the main road where you can visit the museum. There is also a Petrified National Park nearby. Food restaurants are nearby.This is very, very rural land. There are no driveways or pavement. The land is untouched and has nothing on it but trees and dirt and a few cow pies from cattle that roam the land freely. You will be parking, walking and driving on bumpy, raw and organic land. There are paved streets to get to the property but none within maybe 7 miles to the property. There are no street lights, just the sun and moon for light in the sky. Everything is dirt and trees. This camping is for those who are rogue and love off grid. Not for the faint heart camping. If you love 100% organic land, this is for you. There are no rv hook-ups or water provided or trash cans. Generators are acceptable from 10 am to 6 pm. Park you rv anywhere on the land. There are 1.26 acres of land so choose your spot.Please message me, if you have any concerns for questions.

Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

Learn more about this land:This raw land property, right at the edge of the Petrified Forest National Park, gives you amazing views of and walking access into the park (with an already purchased entrance pass) to the ancient Puerco Pueblo and the stunning views of Newspaper Rock. Cell reception in the area is decent. I had access to TMobile data from the property the last time I was there though not all areas of the park have the same luxury. City folk (like it seems I have sadly become these days) often forget what a beautiful starry night sky can look like. One clear night here and you'll see a sky full of stars, the milky way, planets and maybe a shooting star. As a International Dark Sky Park, the parks nightscape falls on the Bortel scale of 3 (1 being darkest and 9 being brightest). For more info go to www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/darkskies Outside of the Petrified Forest National Park in Holbrook, we recommend visiting Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co. and the Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Nearest gas can be found at the Painted Desert Visitor Center or west down I-40 toward Holbrook at the Hopi Travel Plaza. In Holbrook, groceries can be found at Safeway and local restaurants include Camaleon Cafe, Butterfield Stage Co. Steak House and Mandarin Beauty and host of other Mexican and American restaurants. Trucks do come down Adamana Rd to the storage facility during the week though you probably won't hear or see them much. The train can be a bit loud and obnoxious for some (or a something exciting for the kids) depending on how frequently it passes through so ear plugs at night may be advised. I'm usually pretty accessible and close to my phone so feel free to message me with any questions you may have, before during or after your trip! ***Please read all rules and descriptions in the listing thoroughly before booking to make sure this listing is a good fit!*** We look forward to having you!

Sun Country campground

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Holbrook, AZ

Explore the Painted Desert wonderland to play around in and stargaze. The campsite is shared with Wild Horses, Pronghorns, Owls and Bovine that wander around the area. Look out to the south and a view of Petrified Forest National Park is right there. And when you're in the park, using binoculars, you can see the campsite from Pintado Point. Just search left from the towers. A fantastic campsite built by independent outdoor company @hetchyoutdoors This is a remote, private campground with a canopy, picnic bench and fire pit that relieves you from the crowds of hotels and RV campgrounds in the area. There are no predators or threats to worry about at night, just the the most stars in the sky you've probably ever seen. Views of the National Park to the south and only a 15 minute drive to the North Gate.

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The Campsites at Paraíso Dorado

10 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

Welcome to a 5 acre camp at an angle. Enjoy a piece of the Northern Arizona desert. The high elevation desert allows you to enjoy colder weather with desert snow. Perfect flat site with quick access to a desert getaway from the city as well as freeway access. Close by you can enjoy the sites of painted desert as well as the Petrified forest, holbrook, Motel from cars the movie. A little further you can find your self at sites like Meteor Creator, The Grand Canyon, Hopi reservation, Navajo Nation

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Shiloh Ranch Guesthouse

2 sites · Lodging40 acres · Arizona 85924, AZ

This is part of the remote sacred land of NE AZ. It is surrounded by several different Indian Reservations, has been relatively untouched for many centuries. This is where Giants walked about and before that .the dinosaurs It's located close to the stunning Painted Desert, is only 20 miles south of the amazing Petrified Forest, on the way to the Grand Canyon. This area is the gateway to many world class sites.yet is completely secluded and secure. It's easy to locate on a highway with no traffic.This Ancient land is loaded with petrified wood, occasional arrowheads, incredible pollution-free blue skies, no traffic, QUIET, the Milky Way & countless galaxies and a rare opportunity to step out of time in comfort & security. Use it as a base to explore all the surrounding sites, an intimate getaway, or stay secluded and write that book you've always longed to !Learn more about this land:The cozy Guest House is relatively self contained.....but you can explore or wander the rest of the 40 acres. Lots of DVDs if you want to relax inside. You'll find a Bar-b-Que to use on your porch., and a fire pit for campfire songs, and toasting marshmallows! There's a deep well, with delicious, pure, refreshing, cold on-site water. Enjoy the telescope for night viewing.The sunrises, sunsets, and brilliant pollution-free blue skies invite you to see at least 30 miles with clarity.

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Lancelot desert camping

5 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Holbrook, AZ

Learn more about this land: Located between Holbrook and Heber, Arizona off of rt 377. Serene off grid RV and Tent camping with tent platforms, pets welcome, fire pits, picnic tables and free firewood, outhouse, common area, horseshoes, and corn hole game, milky way and occasionally UFO sightings.

Harmony Ranch

1 site · Tent40 acres · Snowflake, AZ

30 acres of my 40 are available to you for dry camping. Amenities will be added as I develop the property. For now the orchard is always open to be picked and enjoyed. No camping in the orchard. Activities mentioned are with a half an hour from my place. Rock hounds will be busy. Well water for washing is available to take to your campsite.

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Petrified Forest

3 sites · Lodging1 acre · Holbrook, AZ

Explore nearby Petrified Forest National Park, Painted Desert, Meteor Crater, and Indian Ruins. Amenities include a ready to use 4 M canvas bell tent with full size mattress, two pillows, and bed sheets. There are two folding chairs and a small folding table inside. Also features a cozy hammock and a port-john (outhouse toilet). Bring your own water and food. You are also welcome to bring your own RV, Camper, Truck, and camping gear. Generators are allowed. This site has a total of three tents on it, spaced several hundred feet apart for privacy. Guests love it here: "What a great base camp for visiting the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert! The bed was very comfortable and we really appreciated the solar-powered light for nighttime reading. The stars - and Milky Way - were as advertised. Over all, an A-plus experience."

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Tent or Rv spaces

2 sites · RVs, Tents153 acres · Snowflake, AZ

Learn more about this land:The view goes for miles, we are a short distance from the Little Colorado River. There are several designated hiking spots in the area. We are a 45 minute drive to Show Low Lake.

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Land away from civilization

7 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Show Low, AZ

Learn more about this land:Land with medium trees and beautiful countryside. Hiking to the east, good for off roading, camping, horse back riding, or just plain geting away. Features a BEAUTIFUL night sky!

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Petrified Forest

3 sites · Lodging1 acre · Holbrook, AZ

Explore nearby Petrified Forest National Park, Painted Desert, Meteor Crater, and Indian Ruins. Amenities include a ready to use 4 M canvas bell tent with full size mattress, two pillows, and bed sheets. There are two folding chairs and a small folding table inside. Also features a cozy hammock and a port-john (outhouse toilet). Bring your own water and food. You are also welcome to bring your own RV, Camper, Truck, and camping gear. Generators are allowed. This site has a total of three tents on it, spaced several hundred feet apart for privacy. Guests love it here: "What a great base camp for visiting the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert! The bed was very comfortable and we really appreciated the solar-powered light for nighttime reading. The stars - and Milky Way - were as advertised. Over all, an A-plus experience."

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Painted Desert Ranger Cabin

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Holbrook, AZ

ATTENTION: If you do not have a lifted, high-clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle with locking differentials, and prepared for self-rescue with a winch, shovel, and rigging DO NOT BOOK THIS CABIN. The cabin sits at the end of an unmaintained, unimproved, dirt road that becomes impassible during winter snow events and summer monsoon rains! The Painted Desert Ranger Cabin is a backcountry, off grid cabin acquired by Ranger Ross in 2011. Ranger Ross lived in the cabin while he worked as a resource protection ranger at the Petrified Forest National Park. The ranger cabin is a rustic off grid cabin that offers no amenities. There is no concierge, room service, or continental breakfast. There is no linen service or fancy little bottles of shampoo. It does however, offer beautiful views of the Painted Dessert wilderness, quiet serenity, and amazing star gazing opportunities. All from the comfort of a cozy one room cabin with a queen size bed and a flush toilet. The ranger cabin sits on the border of the north wilderness area of the Petrified Forest National Park. There are great hiking and exploration opportunities right out the back door of the cabin.

The Campsites at Paraíso Dorado

10 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

Welcome to a 5 acre camp at an angle. Enjoy a piece of the Northern Arizona desert. The high elevation desert allows you to enjoy colder weather with desert snow. Perfect flat site with quick access to a desert getaway from the city as well as freeway access. Close by you can enjoy the sites of painted desert as well as the Petrified forest, holbrook, Motel from cars the movie. A little further you can find your self at sites like Meteor Creator, The Grand Canyon, Hopi reservation, Navajo Nation

Lancelot desert camping

5 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Holbrook, AZ

Learn more about this land: Located between Holbrook and Heber, Arizona off of rt 377. Serene off grid RV and Tent camping with tent platforms, pets welcome, fire pits, picnic tables and free firewood, outhouse, common area, horseshoes, and corn hole game, milky way and occasionally UFO sightings.

Shiloh Ranch Guesthouse

2 sites · Lodging40 acres · Arizona 85924, AZ

This is part of the remote sacred land of NE AZ. It is surrounded by several different Indian Reservations, has been relatively untouched for many centuries. This is where Giants walked about and before that .the dinosaurs It's located close to the stunning Painted Desert, is only 20 miles south of the amazing Petrified Forest, on the way to the Grand Canyon. This area is the gateway to many world class sites.yet is completely secluded and secure. It's easy to locate on a highway with no traffic.This Ancient land is loaded with petrified wood, occasional arrowheads, incredible pollution-free blue skies, no traffic, QUIET, the Milky Way & countless galaxies and a rare opportunity to step out of time in comfort & security. Use it as a base to explore all the surrounding sites, an intimate getaway, or stay secluded and write that book you've always longed to !Learn more about this land:The cozy Guest House is relatively self contained.....but you can explore or wander the rest of the 40 acres. Lots of DVDs if you want to relax inside. You'll find a Bar-b-Que to use on your porch., and a fire pit for campfire songs, and toasting marshmallows! There's a deep well, with delicious, pure, refreshing, cold on-site water. Enjoy the telescope for night viewing.The sunrises, sunsets, and brilliant pollution-free blue skies invite you to see at least 30 miles with clarity.

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The Rockhound Ranch RV and Camping

4 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Snowflake, AZ

Get out of the HEAT and come stay at The Rockhound Ranch. Phenomenal Sunrises and Sunsets, and it's great for a relaxing/calming weekend, or week. 20 Acres of tranquility. If you have ATV's, they are also welcome FREE parking. Dry camping. No food near property, plan accordingly. Bring water as well! ONE RV hook up - Price $50.00 night No Wifi. Please select 5 guests to accommodate the price for the RV.

God's Country

3 sites · RVs1 acres · Snowflake, AZ

This property is about 200 miles from Phoenix, AZ. It is in Navajo County. There are various fun shops. It was founded 1878 by Erastus Snow and William Jordan Flake, Mormon pioneers and colonizers.Learn more about this land:You will have hiking near the property. Colorado River nearby. Grocery stores 14 miles away. There is a park nearby that has a little water park where children can play. The property is desert so it has desert vegetation. Nothing but sky and land. There is a small town on the main road where you can visit the museum. There is also a Petrified National Park nearby. Food restaurants are nearby.This is very, very rural land. There are no driveways or pavement. The land is untouched and has nothing on it but trees and dirt and a few cow pies from cattle that roam the land freely. You will be parking, walking and driving on bumpy, raw and organic land. There are paved streets to get to the property but none within maybe 7 miles to the property. There are no street lights, just the sun and moon for light in the sky. Everything is dirt and trees. This camping is for those who are rogue and love off grid. Not for the faint heart camping. If you love 100% organic land, this is for you. There are no rv hook-ups or water provided or trash cans. Generators are acceptable from 10 am to 6 pm. Park you rv anywhere on the land. There are 1.26 acres of land so choose your spot.Please message me, if you have any concerns for questions.

Front Row Seat! Petrified Forest!

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

Learn more about this land:This raw land property, right at the edge of the Petrified Forest National Park, gives you amazing views of and walking access into the park (with an already purchased entrance pass) to the ancient Puerco Pueblo and the stunning views of Newspaper Rock. Cell reception in the area is decent. I had access to TMobile data from the property the last time I was there though not all areas of the park have the same luxury. City folk (like it seems I have sadly become these days) often forget what a beautiful starry night sky can look like. One clear night here and you'll see a sky full of stars, the milky way, planets and maybe a shooting star. As a International Dark Sky Park, the parks nightscape falls on the Bortel scale of 3 (1 being darkest and 9 being brightest). For more info go to www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/darkskies Outside of the Petrified Forest National Park in Holbrook, we recommend visiting Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co. and the Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Nearest gas can be found at the Painted Desert Visitor Center or west down I-40 toward Holbrook at the Hopi Travel Plaza. In Holbrook, groceries can be found at Safeway and local restaurants include Camaleon Cafe, Butterfield Stage Co. Steak House and Mandarin Beauty and host of other Mexican and American restaurants. Trucks do come down Adamana Rd to the storage facility during the week though you probably won't hear or see them much. The train can be a bit loud and obnoxious for some (or a something exciting for the kids) depending on how frequently it passes through so ear plugs at night may be advised. I'm usually pretty accessible and close to my phone so feel free to message me with any questions you may have, before during or after your trip! ***Please read all rules and descriptions in the listing thoroughly before booking to make sure this listing is a good fit!*** We look forward to having you!

Petrified Forest

3 sites · Lodging1 acre · Holbrook, AZ

Explore nearby Petrified Forest National Park, Painted Desert, Meteor Crater, and Indian Ruins. Amenities include a ready to use 4 M canvas bell tent with full size mattress, two pillows, and bed sheets. There are two folding chairs and a small folding table inside. Also features a cozy hammock and a port-john (outhouse toilet). Bring your own water and food. You are also welcome to bring your own RV, Camper, Truck, and camping gear. Generators are allowed. This site has a total of three tents on it, spaced several hundred feet apart for privacy. Guests love it here: "What a great base camp for visiting the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert! The bed was very comfortable and we really appreciated the solar-powered light for nighttime reading. The stars - and Milky Way - were as advertised. Over all, an A-plus experience."

Petrified Nat Forest Campgrounds

43 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Sun Valley, AZ

🏕️RAW LAND🏕️ Vast open fields for all of your Dispersed camping needs. 🌙 You may glamp,car camp,tent camp,RV/motorhome or camp under the stars ✨ ⛺️ Find a spot and set up,please be respectful of other campers. 🌞 We are located 10 minutes from the Petrified National Forest. There is a shop on the corner of Adamana and the Highway with bathrooms etc. as well as a shop that sells souvenirs. We advise to check local weather conditions as well as arrive before nightfall. Please be aware of any wildlife,this is the desert and we are not liable for any injury,due to wildlife,cacti or weather related incidents. There are no utilities since it is just a vast desert,there aren’t any rooms or accommodations-this is just a big field like Quartsite. 🏜️ 4WD is recommended. *Pictures featured are of the local attractions as well as the campground itself* 😊🙏❤️⛺️☮️🏜️✨

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