Ash Creek Canyon Preserve

Amazing property!

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· October 2026

16 ft car ·

Such a great place, wish we had more time. Joanie received us at the gate and gave us a tour. So many things to do, explore. We'll certainly be back, spending at least one full day.

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· October 2026

Tent ·

Definitely the coolest hip camp i have ever stayed at omg! Great canyon views, beautiful night sky, and the tour of the property by the camp host was awesome!

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· October 2026

Tent · With kids ·

I really enjoyed my experience camping here with my younger siblings! The property was massive, with beautiful views, incredible stargazing, creeks, and so much history to explore. The old mines were especially cool! One of my favorite parts of the experience was Joni! She was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and available if we had any questions or needed anything. She even offered to give us a tour of the property. At one point, she heard us struggling to chop some wood and kindly brought us firewood. Such a thoughtful gesture! A few things worth mentioning: The listing says there are bathrooms, but we ended up having to use one inside someone's house, which felt a little awkward. The road getting down to the campsite was also a bit intimidating, although Joni gave me plenty of reassurance and we made it in and out safely! The trails leading to the creeks and other water areas aren't clearly marked, so you'll have to do some exploring to find them. The mines were also a little scary to reach by vehicle, so I'd recommend walking if possible and safe to do so. Overall, it was a beautiful campsite with plenty to explore and a really peaceful atmosphere. I appreciated how remote it felt while still having someone nearby who genuinely cared about our experience. Definitely a memorable camping trip!

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· September 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

This was an amazing experience! I went with a group of friends, and we all had a wonderful time exploring the site’s creeks, historical buildings, and diverse views! The only thing I will add is if you have a sedan you will not be able to cross the creek. No worries, however, the hosts helped us along the way. We will definitely be back, and I recommend this for any campers who want a beautiful night sky and property!

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· September 2026

Magical place!

Tent · With pets ·

The best camping spot I've been to in Arizona, and I've camped quite a bit! The canyon is beautiful and feels like a magical place from a storybook. We and our dogs really enjoyed the nearby creek and swimming hole. An unexpected perk of being in the canyon is that we were able to sleep in our tents for longer in the morning without the sun beating down on us so early. The hosts are amazing and I loved hearing about the history of the old mining town! They also helped us find spots to explore, and even came by in the evening to warn us about the possibility of a storm. We are already talking about when we can come back!

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· September 2026

Camping with friends

Tent ·

The hosts are very attentive and nice. I love coming back here. It has amazing views and is so private and relaxing. Went with a few of my girlfriends and felt safe and relaxed. Love it here.

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· September 2026

Tent ·

#6 Ash Creek Canyon- Redwood Meadow

We had a great time here. It’s a beautiful secluded spot and the hosts were so nice. There’s lots to do if you enjoy history and exploring outside. We had fun hiking down the canyon and the swimming holes were great to cool off in. They are working really hard on restoring this property. 10/10 would come again.

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· September 2026

Awesome Camping, Swimming, hiking

20 ft Class B · Group trip ·

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this place before. Beautiful and accessible nature and swimming in the creek. So much history in the old town that used to be down there. Andy the camp host even drove us around and gave us a tour and told us all the amazing history. Well worth the price. Highly recommend!

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· August 2026

Creek side camping

Tent ·

We had a great time in Chrysotile! The canyon and creek views were beautiful. We loved how separated the camp sites are, so peaceful that you truly feel like you're getting away from it all. David was an excellent host, he took us for a drive around the town and filled us in on some of the history there. We'll definitely be camping here again!

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· August 2026

Camping with Zola!

Tent · With pets ·

I’m not going to lie..when I first got there it was nothing like I expected. First it was the road going down into the canyon..a bit was scary. I do have a 2WD SUV and if Andrew did not come up and escort me down I would have been too scared to attempt it on my own. He was even gracious enough to get me parked and give me a tour of the mines, jail, old buildings in his Polaris. Due to my timing there really wasn’t anywhere to swim as the water was very low. I originally booked spot 1 but it was a hot week and there wasn’t a lot of shade so I opted for site 2 which was perfect for me and my dog. I did a little rockhounding in the dry area of creek and found some cool rocks! When it was time to leave Andrew came over to my site and escorted me back up the scary road and even helped me get past some of the rougher spots. Great host! His wife came by with her daughter on day two to check on me and tell me that the storm looks like it will pass..right before the storm came and lasted about 3 hours. Being from Arizona I know exactly how that goes…if you say the storm will pass it will not. I thought it was scary and fun…thunder was cracking like a whip right outside of my tent! They offered me one of the beautiful cabins to pass the storm in..but I actually enjoyed the fear of the storm from my tent. My dog did not agree with this decision. Next time I’ll let them pick us up at the top and leave my car. I didn’t even know that was an option.

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· July 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

We loved staying here for the weekend, the views were amazing and it is so secluded from everything else. Our host Chad was amazing the whole and made sure we always had anything we needed and showed us a lot of cool spots that are out there. We will definitely be back 10/10!

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· July 2026

#12 Ash Creek Canyon - High Meadow

Awesome workers, shout out Chad! Would definitely recommend 🤙

Mixed feelings

· June 2026

Tent ·

Gorgeous area. Host was very kind and helpful. Was hotter than I anticipated based on communication with host and my site was in full sun so I hung out in various mining town buildings or other shady spots a lot of the time. Enjoyed a very cool deep swimming hole in the canyon (apparently there’s often a waterfall there). There was a pesky bear when I tried to cook dinner. Seemed non-aggressive but persistent so make sure to lock food in the car and not have anything scented in tent. Was encouraged by host to explore chrysotile mines, which I briefly entered to cool down. Later I found out this is a type of asbestos (a less harmful one but still not great). I’m guessing host has checked safety and whether there are fibers floating around but not sure. So it may be safe but in retrospect I would not have gone it and wish that it had been disclosed.

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· June 2026

Tent ·

This place is a hidden gem. I would highly recommend spending a few nights here. The hosts were amazing and very accommodating. We did a mine tour, hiked to a swimming waterfall-endless beauty with very knowledgeable hosts. The history of the land was very interesting!

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· June 2026

Wonderful Experience

Tent ·

I had a great time camping at Ash Creek Canyon! When I arrived, Andy offered to take me on a tour of the property on his ATV to help me get an idea of how to spend my time. He was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area and it's history. I ended up taking a beautiful hike along the creek to swim in one of the canyon's several natural pools. Later on I explored one of the old mines, although I wish I had brought extra batteries for my flashlight so I could venture further. At night, the sky was filled with more stars than I think I've seen in my entire life. Overall, the experience felt very private and secluded, which was exactly what I was looking for on this trip. Definitely plan on returning again someday.

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· May 2026

Don’t tell anyone about this place!

Tent · With kids ·

Shhhh…!!! Don’t tell anyone about this place!!! I’m going to gate keep Ash Creek because my family, my dogs and I enjoyed every minute of it!!! The creek, the waterfalls, endless hiking, off roading and the 360 views… WOW!!! We will definitely be back to do more adventures at Ash Creek. The only bad thing was I kept forgetting to take photos but the core memories…. We will never forget this place.

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· May 2026

Tent · With pets ·

Absolutely stunning! One of the most beautiful places I have ever camped, absolutely worth the hike to the waterfall and swimming holes! We even got a visit from a fat furry visitor lol but Smokey was just there for our hotdog buns. Andrew and his family are excellent hosts and we can't wait to come back and try another spot!

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· May 2026

Highly highly recommend

Tent · With pets ·

Absolutely mindblowing property and views. Andrew has one of the most special private campsites in Arizona, and the pictures and other reviews don’t do it justice. I know I’ll be up there monthly at the least. Thank you!

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· April 2026

Off-the-Grid Gem with Epic Views

Tent · Group trip ·

Such a fun, off-the-grid weekend. The 3-mile dirt road in is definitely bumpy, so plan your vehicle accordingly—but we made it just fine with a regular car and a small SUV by taking it slow. The setting is a 10/10—stunning canyon views and total solitude (we had the whole place to ourselves, which felt pretty special). Andrew is a friendly, accommodating host who met us at the site and even took us on a tour of the canyon, sharing some of its mining history along the way. One unique part of the area is the old chrysotile mine sites. We didn’t fully connect the dots until later (once we had cell service) that chrysotile is a form of asbestos historically used in construction and during WWII. It didn’t take away from the experience at all—just something interesting to be aware of. Peeking briefly into the old Victory mine was definitely a highlight. Our campsite (#2) was great, with direct access to a trailhead that winds down a few switchbacks to the canyon floor. From there, it’s a beautiful hike along the creek to a small waterfall. Between the peaceful campsite, the incredible night sky, and the sense of adventure, it was a perfect weekend escape.

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· April 2026

Tent ·

AMAZING Stay and experience. Got a tour of the property and it has a lot of cool history. Very helpful and very attentive and amazing stars

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· April 2026

AMAZING stay

Tent · With pets ·

We LOVED our stay here! A true hidden gem filled with so much history. We brought our two young kids with us and had a blast hiking around with them. We enjoyed the tour Andrew gave us; this canyon has so many stories and breathtaking views with every turn. We look forward to staying here again!

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· April 2026

Tent · With pets ·

Incredible place and we had a great time. So beautiful and lots of space. We have three dogs and they love being off leash. Canyons and old buildings were amazing and the waterfall was beautiful as well. Most of all the stars were Incredible. This is a great place to sit by a campfire and look at the stars. Andy is a great host.

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· April 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Thanks again Andy we had a blast - so much to do!!!!

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· April 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Awesome awesome. Awesome! Andy was great and so accommodating!!! Can’t wait to come back!!

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· March 2026

Tent · With pets ·

I love it here it’s my second time camping here. It is so beautiful and peaceful. Definitely going again and the host Andrew was very helpful and nice.

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· March 2026

Wild Waterfall Adventure!

23 ft campervan · With kids ·

13. Ash Creek Canyon - Canyon Lookout

Wilds of Arizona, Thanks for the great time. Andy made our trip, you have raised a very polite and wise young man. He answered all of our questions and provided a excellent tour of the property. He was very knowledgable about the canyon and history of the area and mines. He checked on us a couple times and was a wealth of information! We thoroughly enjoyed the waterfalls and creek hike. The water was cool and a perfect way to spend the warmest part of the day! There were tons of stars at night. Great hospitality and atmosphere. Pasture camp spot was plenty of room and great fire pit! Thanks again Andy, we will be back! Chuck, Bobbi, Elena, Troy and Monique!

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· March 2026

The Best Kept Secret for Nature Lov

Tent · With kids ·

A true hidden gem for families who love to unplug! If you go in knowing there are no washroom facilities, you’ll have an incredible time. We spent the day getting lost in the stunning canyon views and playing in the crystal-clear creek. It’s rare to find this much peace and privacy nowadays. Pack light, bring what you need, and enjoy the raw beauty of nature.

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· March 2026

Tent · With pets ·