The best campgrounds near Willow Canyon, Arizona with fishing

In Willow Canyon, fishing draws campers to over 180 sites where creeks cut through cottonwoods and trout hide in cool pools. Prices start at $25 a night, with the average around $58. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and open campfires are the norm. You’ll find locals casting lines at dawn or heading out on horseback when the sun climbs. For a spot with personality, check out La Hacienda Chuparosa (110 reviews), or try Lil Red Camper Glamping in Style (8 reviews) for a quirky stay. If you want quiet and shade, Ranchito Paraiso - Peaceful Oasis (5 reviews) sits tucked away from the main road. Bring your rod, keep an eye out for mule deer, and don’t forget to pack layers—the temperature can drop fast after sunset.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Willow Canyon

In Willow Canyon, fishing draws campers to over 180 sites where creeks cut through cottonwoods and trout hide in cool pools. Prices start at $25 a night, with the average around $58. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and open campfires are the norm. You’ll find locals casting lines at dawn or heading out on horseback when the sun climbs. For a spot with personality, check out La Hacienda Chuparosa (110 reviews), or try Lil Red Camper Glamping in Style (8 reviews) for a quirky stay. If you want quiet and shade, Ranchito Paraiso - Peaceful Oasis (5 reviews) sits tucked away from the main road. Bring your rod, keep an eye out for mule deer, and don’t forget to pack layers—the temperature can drop fast after sunset.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Willow Canyon

1. La Hacienda Chuparosa

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9.5mi from Willow Canyon · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

When my husband and I were dating in NY we confessed our mutual desire to get back "home" to the west. It made me fall in love with him even faster. So when we married we moved to Washington DC knowing that in time we would make it west. 5 years later, when the traffic and the politics has taken its toll, we made a trip to Tucson and fell in love with this charming property that exudes all the beauty and grace of the Sonoran Desert. We looked at each other as we walked around looking at the stunning Mtn. Views and the mesquite fence and knew we were finally "home." I've always adored the SW Hummingbirds and wanted to name the property La Hacienda Chuparosa. When we moved in, for the first week, every morning a hummingbird was sipping nectar from one of our plants in the front yard. We knew it was meant to be. So we added a couple of horses to our dream, built some stalls, and now are ready to welcome you to La Hacienda Chuparosa. We know you will find the same magic here that we do.

2. "Lil Red Camper Glamping in Style"

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44mi from Willow Canyon · 1 site · Lodging

We are a very unique community of Casitas & a Tiny house (Camper) for ALL to experience one or the other. We cater to bringing joy for all who pass through our property leaving them with only good memories. Very historic grounds, lovely &  charming  decor and " we'll  feed you when you're hungry."Learn more about this land:This Adorable 'Lil Red Camper' has Spectacular Mountain Views AND WITHIN 2 to 40 miles away from many popular sites/activities ( see far bottom below) 'Lil Red Camper' sits on a Property that boasts Beautiful Ponds, Water features, Gardens and interesting areas to explore. Your private patio along with many other comfy sitting areas are spread out on the property for your peace & relaxation. Your 'Lil Red Camper' will give you the Unique experience of simple yet very functional. Queen Padded Air Mattress, Full kitchen with stove/oven, Refrigerator, Air conditioning, Heating, Indoor Toilet, Sitting area & table with an Outdoor Solar Shower (we even provide Bath Robes & Slippers)The Property has very special interests that are a "must see". The historic Chapel dating back to the 1890's , a Labyrinth to add to your Meditation experience, A small Tree Top house / Museum which overlooks the property and provides a very unique perspective of the property & views from a higher level.  You will also find some interesting items there as well as Miniature golf, Ping Pong,  A Pool table, Horeshoe and Croquet. You can also find a small gym.Chiricahua Nat'l Monument, Cochise Stronghold, Willcox Wine Trail, Hiking, Cycling, Horseback riding, Museums, Sightseeing, Bird Watching, Fishing & Many Vineyards  just to name a few are all in the area.- Wine tastings are offered all over this area and very popular (we're in the heart of Arizona Wine Country), Bird Watching (we're located between the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area and the Willcox Playa),  And then there is the Saloon only 2 miles away- it is an old time saloon dating back to 1800's and historic to many of some ALL time favorite Western movies - It's open to the general public on Saturday nights. Let's not forget the Confederate graves and Stage Coach ruins which is also just down the road.

3. Gila River View

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48mi from Willow Canyon · 2 sites · Lodging

Savor the sounds of nature along the Gila River without your phone distracting you! This is a hidden retreat behind a locked gate where you can relax and reset away from technology and people. Your main visitors will be our cattle, horses, and wildlife. Feel free to fish or swim at the Gila River 300 yards from the campsite. Enjoy a mesquite fire to sit around or even cook on! Wood is provided! Enjoy a beautiful overlooking view of the river! Escape from the hustle and bustle and recharge! We do currently have a rented camper on location but you won’t even notice each other. it’s away from the site and there’s plenty of space to enjoy.

4. Coronado National Forest

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479 sites · Sonoita, Arizona

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

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

5. Red Barn RV Park and Campground

37mi from Willow Canyon · 29 sites

Discover the charm of Red Barn RV Park and Campground, a unique destination in Benson, Arizona, where comfort meets the great outdoors. Conveniently located along Interstate 10, our park offers a safe, clean, and affordable retreat for families and friends looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With a dedicated manager living on-site, you can rest assured that your stay will be enjoyable and well-cared for. At Red Barn, we are committed to enhancing your experience. Our facilities include newly remodeled bathrooms with showers, a Recreation Room, a Ramada, and an Event Center. For those seeking a touch of luxury, our cabins are currently being remodeled to provide a delightful glamping experience. We are also conveniently situated near various restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and Walmart, making it easy for you to stock up on essentials during your stay. We recognize that every camper has different preferences, which is why we offer a range of options to suit everyone. Whether you prefer a rustic camping experience or the comforts of glamping, we have something for you. To make your stay even more affordable, we provide discounts for Military personnel, Good Sam members, Passport America, AARP, First Responders, and AAA members. Our top priority is customer service, and

Public campgrounds near Willow Canyon

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Rose Canyon Campground

0.7mi from Willow Canyon · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

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General Hitchcock Campground

1.2mi from Willow Canyon · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Camping on the edge of an old foundation. Pretty steep drop at this spot, there is another large spot close to here that's a little less 'on the edge'
Larger spot has two fire rings, more tree cover

Incinerator Ridge Campground

1.6mi from Willow Canyon · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin

1.7mi from Willow Canyon · 1 site · in Coronado National Forest

Showers Point Group Campground

1.8mi from Willow Canyon · 3 sites · in Coronado National Forest

A lower dispersed spot. All camps are large, some more private than others. The lower spots are protected, higher spots exposed. the elevation here makes for cool relief from the hot desert summer, but cold winter camping (by Tucson standards) think snow.

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Mt. Bigelow Campground

2mi from Willow Canyon · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

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Spencer Canyon Campground

3mi from Willow Canyon · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

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Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

3.5mi from Willow Canyon · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Horrible photo, but I forgot to take more. This was the supermoon rising over the campground. The sunrises were just ad stunning.

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Molino Campground

3.5mi from Willow Canyon · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Cactus Ramada Campground (No. 2)

8.2mi from Willow Canyon · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

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Whitetail Campground

8.7mi from Willow Canyon · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Coronado National Forest

Peppersauce Campground

11mi from Willow Canyon · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Coronado National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

David

3 weeks ago

5 nights at Gila River View

This was one of the best places we've ever stayed! The host, Amber, was incredible and made sure we had everything we needed. The area is secluded and private and we never heard any noise other than nature. We loved that it's a working cattle ranch with horses, cattle, and pigs. The animals were all friendly and never bothered us. Oh, there was a very friendly barn cat that did snuggle with us a bunch! The camper was an amazing accommodation that offered everything we needed for an indoor experience and sleeping. The hiking opportunities are endless here! With just a 10 minute hike you can be on the top of a mountain overlooking 2 different valleys that the Gila river runs through. In about a 20-25ish minute hike you can make it from the camp clear into a hidden valley on the back side and make it right up to a secret spot next to the Gila river. We spent half a day at this spot relaxing and enjoying the weather and nature! It's about a 10 minute drive to the nearest town for any supplies or if you want a restaurant. We only went once to get more drinking water and we were back at camp within the hour! We will definitely stay here again! We love the place and it's less than 2 hours from our house! A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you so much Amber! We appreciated everything you did to make our stay wonderful! : )

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Lisa

November 2025

Tent

1 night at La Hacienda Chuparosa

What a fantastic experience! Perfect little spot to nestle in while in Tucson. Thank you, Julie!

Molly

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Lil Red Camper Glamping in Style"

My stay at Maxine and Chad's Hdden Oasis was wonderful. Due to circumstances, I was upgraded to a Casita. It was so very cute, had a nice kitchen, a lovely shower, and a very comfortable bed. It was perfect for my need. The love and attention given to Hdden Oasis as a parent everywhere you look. Every detail is delightful and exudes a loving presence I hope to come back again with my husband and spend more time here. This place, surrounded by intriguing mountains, which I have no doubt are dripping with birds during spring migration, is truly a gem.

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Cody

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Gila River View

Huge open, peaceful ranch along the river made for an amazing stay for my family of 5 with 2 dogs in tow. Amber was very responsive and welcoming, would definitely recommend!

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Chris

September 2025

Weekend Trip to "Lil Red Camper Glamping in Style"

I had such a wonderful stay at Hidden Oasis! The hosts have put so much love and creativity into their place. All of the buildings are interesting, artsy, and sincere and exude a warm and friendly energy. The surrounding desert is lush, beautiful and teeming with wildlife. I’ve lived in Southern AZ for 35 years and still saw a few species of native plants and animals I’ve never seen before. The peace and tranquility here is superb, sitting outside enjoying the cooler weather and listening to the nature sounds was so relaxing that I slept better here than i have in weeks, and at night the sky explodes with stars, and I was lucky enough to see one streak across the sky. This is honestly one of my favorite places and I can’t wait to come back to visit the next time I’m in need of rejuvenation.

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Meg

May 2025

Tent

4 nights at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Julie and her husband were wonderful hosts! The property is fully fenced in and feels very safe. The campsite was comfortable and well setup, with a nice fire pit. Easy access to the toilet and shower in the tack room. Their dogs are extremely friendly and fun to have around and being right there with the horses was exactly what I was looking for.

Jennifer

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to La Hacienda Chuparosa

My partner and I had a lovely time on Julie's land. It was perfect for what we were looking for and we enjoyed the dogs and farm animal friends, and the peaceful evenings. We also enjoyed being so close to the east side of Saguaro National Park - just a 15 minute drive to the trailhead we hiked from. The bathroom space was maintained nicely. I was actually able to log into work from the campsite, so the wifi was quite good for those who might want that. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend for others.

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Nathaniel

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to La Hacienda Chuparosa

I felt welcomed and acommated for here. The hosts worked with me as I was having scheduling difficulties on my part and were nice to me but please be respectful of their time as I say onto you. I can tell they have a love for animals and work hard to maintain a peaceful space. It amplified my stay in Tuscon and found the area relaxing when coming back from where ever. I recommend checking out the bear canyon trailhead near this spot to get the full experience, but camping here was very nice. Since there are horses on site, it'll keep all matters of venomous critters away as they regularly move about, but the horses are very quiet at night so I was able to rest well. It's far enough from the city to hear the nature of the sanoran desert. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

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Ian

April 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gila River View

Our family absolutely loved staying here. This will be one we look forward to staying at frequently. Everything was clean, and provided. It was a good stay at the ranch. We enjoyed seeing the animals and sitting in the creek even though it was pretty cold! Don’t think twice about booking this place ! Our host went above and beyond and the experience was great.

S

April 2025

Tent

4 nights at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Cute farm! Julie and Mark and incredibly kind and hospitable. And their animals want pets and snacks. Nice place to be!

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Mary

March 2025

Tent

1 night at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Julie's campground was clean and quaint, just what we needed after a long drive from Big Bend National Park. The tent pad was more than enough space for our two-person tent, the restroom facilities were clean, and our equine neighbors were quiet throughout the night. The coyotes kept us company with their songs, and watching the caretakers tend to the horses in the morning was wonderful. Julie's your best bet if you're looking for a comfy place to stay for the night with quick access to Saguaro National Park!

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Susan

March 2025

2 nights at "Lil Red Camper Glamping in Style"

It was a wonderful experience. The mountains near by were beautiful to explore and Maxine is a fabulous host.

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Greg

March 2025

Tent

2 nights at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Tent camping on Julie's land was fun and comfortable. Easy access to water, shower, toilet and the neighboring horses were nice company too.

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Susan

March 2025

4 nights at "Lil Red Camper Glamping in Style"

Beautiful clean space. Maxine is above and behind host with a beautiful soul. Great space.

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Chris

March 2025

Tent

2 nights at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Mark and Julie were super nice, everything was easy. You can go in and out as you please once they show you around, pretty simple.

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Annemarie

March 2025

Tent

1 night at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Beautiful and very peaceful camping spot. Beautiful views of the mountains, we love animals so this was amazing to be sleeping next to ponies and horses. Very clean bathroom facilities. Extremely safe. We loved playing with Mark and Julies’s dogs.

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Sarah

February 2025

Tent

1 night at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Mark and Julie’s property was great. They shared more than what was even expected of their property. We camped out near the horses and slept to sounds of owls and coyotes. Their dogs were also the best. The entire place was extremely clean. I’d absolutely recommend it to friends.

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Jason

February 2025

Tent

3 nights at La Hacienda Chuparosa

Awesome three night tent camping stay here. Check-in was fast, smooth and informative and host was super-friendly and hospitable. I was staying here to hike Saguaro Nat’l Park-Rincon and Mt Lemmon so this was a perfect location, close to stores and restaurants as well. My tent spot was next to three horse stalls so got to hang with the ponies; one a tiny horse. They did not disturb me during the day or night-it was nice to have them around. This seems to be an active horse boarding facility so much work is being done but my spot was out of the way. With free WiFi, a bathroom and shower available, 2 friendly dogs and horses all around this was a great deal for the price, would definitely stay again!

Juli

January 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to La Hacienda Chuparosa

I stayed two nights and it was an overall positive experience. Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The site had a hose for water, a designated tent space with gravel, a fire pit, and a picnic table. The bathroom was several hundred feet from the site. As mentioned in the description, the campsite was next to some horses and the owner's dogs came to visit. They were not a nuisance to me as I'm an animal lover. As another camper mentioned, there was a security camera overlooking the site and the property owners were often nearby to care for the horses. I was fine with this but if you're hoping for more privacy, you'll need to make sure your tent provides that. I added a firewood bundle to my accommodation; the host arranged the firewood from small to large, making it very easy to build the fire. They were generous and I had more than enough for a campfire on night 1 and then another the second morning. At one point, the host offered me a hand warmer. I had a great experience and would return!