Cactus Forest Campground Boondock
Hosted by âșïžcampgrounds · Cactus Forest, Arizona
35 sites · RV, Tent
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Cactus Forest Drycamp/Boondock
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(13)Campfires allowed
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88% Recommend13 ratings · 10 reviews
We both enjoyed camping at Cactus Forest. The views were wonderful and being able to see the stars. Love the property and it was closed to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to be close to a historical monument and a Boondocking experience!
We plan to stay here again in another overlanding trip. Thank you to hosts
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Miguel R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
STARRY NIGHTS
15 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Cactus Forest Drycamp/Boondock
We enjoyed our stay in the desert at Cactus Forest. Itâs in the middle of the desert, and the afternoons are hot, but when we use our camper as shade, the temps were cool and breezy. We enjoyed walking our dog along the dirt road, and didnât experience any stickers! The evenings are cool, and there is a big sky aboveâŠ..A perfect spot to stop for the nightđ
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Janet V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
23 ft travel trailer ·
Cactus Forest Drycamp/Boondock
Amazing location and great communication from host!
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Jacklyn R.
2 months on Hipcamp
âŠso I could give this place four thumbs up.
Here were my needs:
- flat ground
- open space
- dark skies
Outside of that, having never used Hipcamp before, I didnât know what to hope for or expect. Boy am I glad I chose this place because aside from meeting my basic needs, it was BEAUTIFUL. The sunset and sunrise alone made it worth it. The seeing the saguaro in the morning was otherworldly. Suffice it to say, Iâm definitely using Hipcamp again and DEFINITELY staying here next time Iâm coming through AZ.
Thanks for everything!
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Dominic B.
5 months on Hipcamp
Such a great spot! Tons of open space, great star gazing, and the weather was perfect for the start of Spring. Will definitely plan a return trip, this is a very serene location. đđ»đ
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Jordan G.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· March 2025
Lovely place to stay inside
30 ft Class C · With pets ·
Cactus Forest Drycamp/Boondock
Getting there was fine and save a good sized bump to get from road to camp, it was flat and maneuverable. Itâs nice desert surroundings and a pretty sunset. The stickers were really bad, at least where we were, though. Theyâre sharp and stuck to the door mat, our shoes and our small dog. Although we went out minimally, they got into our camper and weâre still getting them out a day later. Maybe itâs the season or the specific area we selected, but we didnât feel like we could really enjoy the property.
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Edie W D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cactus Forest Drycamp/Boondock
The spot we chose was perfect for a large group, with enough open space to comfortably set up a 10-person tent, a canopy, a 7-person teepee, and a camp privacy shelter. The flat terrain made setup easy, and there was plenty of room for the kids to run around without obstacles.
Wildlife was abundant, with little creatures scurrying about throughout the day. A definite highlight was spotting and hearing a pair of eagles, a rare and awe-inspiring sight. Coyotes were active at night, their yipping adding an eerie but exciting atmosphere to the experience.
Stargazing was nothing short of incredibleâthe clearest Iâve seen in a long time. With minimal light pollution, the night sky was a breathtaking expanse of stars. The firepit we built added to the ambiance, though it got breezy during the day, making fire management something to keep an eye on.
The landscape was mostly flat with mountains visible in the distance, creating a picturesque backdrop. While the campsite was close enough to Highway 79 to hear some traffic, it wasnât overly disruptive. The dirt road leading in saw sparse traffic, making it feel peaceful and secluded.
Overall, this was a fantastic dispersed camping experienceâbeautiful scenery, great wildlife encounters, and an unbeatable night sky. Would definitely return!
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Connor R.
9 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
32 ft Class C · With pets ·
Cactus Forest Drycamp/Boondock
This was our first trip boondocking with the new motorhome. Cactus Forest is a beautiful site and was only 30 minutes from the Rennaissance Festival. Easy access and flat ground made set up easy. We were far enough from the road not to hear traffic noise. The star watching was great!
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Roberta B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cactus Forest Drycamp/Boondock
Excellent desert camping near phoenix. Very welcoming host. Great place to stargaze within a short drive from the Phoenix metro. Easily accessible from a paved road, while still being secluded.
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Seth C.
2 reviews
We stayed for one evening and it was a perfect get away from the city life. Primitive and beautiful!!!! We could see EVERY star!! We canât wait to come back again for our next adventure!! Thank you for having us!
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Jenna H.
2 years on Hipcamp
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Cactus Forest, Pinal, Arizona, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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