Discover Camping in Arizona

• Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Springerville, Arizona

  

  Its called God's Country . . . lakes and mountains. The Mogollon Rim made famous by Zane Grey. The White Mountains made green by ponderosa pine, gentled by cold waters flowing to the valleys below and far beyond. It is a physically challenging and rewarding recreational landscape. A place of spir...

• Coconino National Forest Recreation

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Flagstaff, Arizona

  

    The Digital Travel Map is a free resource for anyone headed out into the Coconino National Forest. Whether you're driving, hiking, riding, or exploring, you will find this full color, GPS-enabled map a handy reference to have on your mobile device. The map show trails, recreation...

• Coronado National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Tucson, Arizona

  

  Recreation activities on the Coronado National Forest are nearly as diverse as the people who come to visit. The most popular ones are hiking, camping, birding, horseback riding, picnicking, sightseeing, and visiting historic areas. Fishing and boating are available but limited in this arid land,...

• Grand Canyon National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Grand Canyon, Arizona

  

  Grand Canyon National Park, in northern Arizona, encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—unmatched in the incomparable...

• Kaibab National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Williams, Arizona

  

  From canyons to prairies, peaks to plateaus, the Kaibab National Forest, which is nestled on the Colorado Plateau, offers layers of opportunity for discovery. The Mogollon Rim forms the southern boundary while extending to the north almost to the Utah border.  Meanwhile, the majestic Grand Canyon N...

• Prescott National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near Prescott Valley, Arizona

  

  Prescott National Forest: "Where the Desert Meets the Pines."  Central Arizona's mild climate makes the Prescott a year-round destination to camp, fish, picnic, hike, and ride! ( MORE recreation opportunities and photos... )    

• Saguaro National Park

  National Park Service

  Near Tucson, Arizona

  

  Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a...

• Tonto National Forest

  USDA Forest Service

  Near New River, Arizona

  

  Tonto National Forest Installs Automated Fee Machines The Tonto National Forest has installed new Automated Fee Machines for your convenience at designated recreation sites. Starting Monday, August 14 th 2017, the following campgrounds require camping passes to be bought at these fee machines. ...

• TumacÁCori National Historical Park Tours

  Tumacácori National Historical Park

  Near Tumacacori, Arizona

  

  These historic desert structures are set against a backdrop of rolling mountains in the historic Pimería Alta or "Land of the Upper Pimas," an area that includes much of present-day southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. The Tumacácori and Guevavi missions were first established by famou...

• Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

  Near Springerville, Arizona

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  Please be sure...

• Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permits

  Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness

  Near Safford, Arizona

  

  With towering cliffs, flowing water, and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness remains as one of Arizona's truly unique areas. Its 19,410 acres of designated Wilderness beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor. Located in southeast Arizona, roughly bet...

• Bob Bear Trailhead

  Tonto National Forest

  Near Pine, Arizona

  

  THIS AREA IS CLOSED - due to hazards created by the 2021 Backbone Fire. Please check the Coconino National Forest webpage for more information about this closure. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/coconino/alerts-notices   The Bob Bear Trail provides access to the headwaters of the Fossil Creek W...

• Coconino National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Coconino National Forest Recreation

  Near Flagstaff, Arizona

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Coconino National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  Coconino National Forest...

• Coyote Buttes North Advanced Lottery (The Wave)

  Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Coyote Buttes North (The Wave), Coyote Buttes South, and Paria Canyon Overnight)

  Near Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona

  

  Coyote Buttes North is just a small part of the 112,500-acre Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, but the permit area has some of the most visually striking geologic sandstone formations in the world, including The Wave. Coyote Buttes North Permit Area is within a backcountry, undeveloped wil...

• Coyote Buttes North Daily Lottery (The Wave)

  Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Coyote Buttes North (The Wave), Coyote Buttes South, and Paria Canyon Overnight)

  Near Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona

  

  Important Information: If you are planning to visit Coyote Buttes North (The Wave), there are only two possible options to get a permit.   The Coyote Buttes North Daily Lottery (The Wave) - apply on this website or The Coyote Buttes North Advanced Lottery (The Wave) – apply to Ad...

• Coyote Buttes South

  Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Coyote Buttes North (The Wave), Coyote Buttes South, and Paria Canyon Overnight)

  Near Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona

  

  Pursuant to 43 CFR 2933.31, all persons covered by this permit must comply with the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) guidance concerning wearing masks and maintaining physical distance. This requirement applies when the CDC's guidance concerning wearing masks and maintaining physical distance i...

• Fossil Creek Wild And Scenic River

  Coconino National Forest Recreation

  Near Pine, Arizona

  

  THIS AREA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED Aug 23, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever comes first. The purpose of this closure order is to protect the public’s health and safety from unsafe conditions resulting from the Backbone Fire.   Why is this area closed, even after the fire has ...

• Kaibab National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Kaibab National Forest

  Near Williams, Arizona

  

  This permit allows you to cut Christmas Trees within designated areas of the Kaibab National Forest. For the 2021 season, permits are available for the Williams, Tusayan, and North Kaibab Ranger Districts. Maps displaying areas open to cutting on each Ranger District are available for download below...

• Paria Canyon Overnight Permits

  Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (Coyote Buttes North (The Wave), Coyote Buttes South, and Paria Canyon Overnight)

  Near Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona

  

  Nationally known for its beauty, the Paria Canyon has towering walls streaked with desert varnish, huge red rock amphitheaters, sandstone arches, wooded terraces, and hanging gardens. Paria Canyon, Buckskin Gulch, and Wire Pass combine to form one of the longest slot canyon systems in the United...

• Prescott National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Prescott National Forest

  Near Prescott Valley, Arizona

  

  This permit allows you to cut Christmas Trees within designated areas of the Prescott National Forest. For the 2021 season, the permits available encompass most the Bradshaw and Chino Ranger Districts and the Western portion of the Verde Ranger District on Mingus Mountain. Maps displaying areas open...

• Salt River Canyon Wilderness Permit

  Tonto National Forest

  Near Whiteriver, Arizona

  

  The Upper Salt River runs through the Salt River Canyon Wilderness, often referred to as Arizona’s other Grand Canyon. While it lacks the size of the Grand Canyon, it certainly measures up in terms of outstanding, rugged geology and sheer scenic beauty. It is one of a few rivers to flow through th...

• Soldier Pass Motorized Use Permit

  Coconino National Forest Recreation

  Near Sedona, Arizona

  

  Welcome to the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest! Enjoy views of Sedona’s iconic red rocks while driving Soldier Pass Road (FR9904) through an Arizona cypress forest. FR9904 is one mile of unpaved, rough road providing motorized access to natural features such as the Devil's...

• Tonto National Forest Christmas Tree Permit

  Tonto National Forest

  Near New River, Arizona

  

  This permit allows you to cut a Christmas Tree within designated areas of the Tonto National Forest! Lifelong memories are built during these special times and we are happy to help with any information gathering you'll need to make this trip a safe and enjoyable one.  Please be sure to read and ...

• Alto Pit Ohv Campground

  Prescott National Forest

  Near Prescott, Arizona

  

  Alto Pit OHV Campground is located at the foot of Granite Mountain Wilderness Area, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. The off-highway trail system within the recreation area draws enthusiasts of all ages with degrees of skills that prove challenging and enjoyable for everyone alike. To make reservation...

• Apache Maid Cabin

  Coconino National Forest Recreation

  Near Happy Jack, Arizona

  

  This rustic forest cabin is located at the eastern base of Apache Maid Mountain, just two hours north of Phoenix and near the popular red rock canyons and outdoor recreation opportunities of Sedona, in central Arizona. The cabin provides several amenities, providing a comfortable stay for up to six ...

• Apache Trout Campground

  Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

  Near Pinetop, Arizona

  

  Apache Trout Campground is one of five campgrounds at the Big Lake Recreation Area in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, and is especially popular for group camping. With boating and fishing facilities and a variety of amenities, Apache Trout is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. Plenty...

• Aspen (AZ)

  Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

  Near Forest Lakes, Arizona

  

  Aspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families and photographers, located in north central Arizona near Heber and Payson. It sits in a dense pine and aspen area forest near the shore of Woods Canyon Lake at an elevation of 7,000 ft. With spacious campsites, calm and scenic lake...

• Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness

  Bureau of Land Management

  Near Winkelman, Arizona

  With towering cliffs, flowing water and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness remains as one of Arizona's truly unique areas. Its 19,410 acres of designated wilderness beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor. Located in southeast Arizona, roughly betw...

• Benny Creek Group Area

  Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

  Near Greer, Arizona

  

  Benny Creek Campground offers group camping in the remote and scenic White Mountains of Arizona. A perfect outdoor retreat for small to medium group gatherings, the campground is situated in a pine forest above Benny Creek and within walking distance of Bunch Reservoir and Greer Lakes. Picnicking, f...

• Big Springs Cabin Site

  Kaibab National Forest

  Near Fredonia, Arizona

  

  Big Springs Administrative Center is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been used by homesteaders, and later the Forest Service, since the 1800’s. The complex consists of an historic office, dining hall, shower house, group kitchen, seven residential units, and several administra...

• Brookchar

  Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

  Near Pinetop, Arizona

  

  Brookchar Campground is tucked on the banks of Big Lake in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The campground is a small, tent-only facility comprised entirely of walk-in sites. Of the lake's five campgrounds, Brookchar is nearest to the water. The stocked lake draws anglers, and boat rentals an...

• Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ)

  Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

  Near Heber, Arizona

  

  Black Canyon Rim Campground has 20 sites of varying sizes. All sites can accommodate tents and pop-up campers. Some sites are suitable for pull trailers, 5th-wheel trailers, and motorhomes up to 40 feet.Each campsite offers a campfire ring with grill and picnic table. Additional amenities includ...

• Bonita Canyon Campground

  Chiricahua National Monument

  Near Willcox, Arizona

  

  Bonita Canyon Campground is located in Chiricahua National Monument, known as the "Wonderland of Rocks". Visitors love Chiricahua for its stunning rock columns (hoodoos), hiking trails, and bird watching opportunities. Vehicles longer than 24 feet (RV or vehicle + trailer) are NOT permitted on the s...

• Bonito Campground (AZ)

  Coconino National Forest Recreation

  Near Flagstaff, Arizona

  

  Bonito Campground is located 18 miles northeast of Flagstaff, near Sunset Crater/Wupatki National Monument. Elevation is 6,900 feet. Bonito Campground is named for the Bonito Lava Flow which oozed across this high desert plain some 900 years ago. That river of liquid rock, now frozen forever, is jus...

• Boulder Beach Group Campsites

  Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  

  Boulder Beach Group Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features large paved sites that can accommodate tents or large RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout th...

• Burnt Corral Campground

  Tonto National Forest

  Near Roosevelt, Arizona

  

  Burnt Corral Campground and Recreation Area (elevation 1914') is about 5.8 miles south of Roosevelt Dam along the Apache Trail (AZ Hwy 88) along the shoreline of Apache Lake. It is nestled amongst the saguaros, mesquites, and palo verdes, and offers opportunities to boat, swim, fish, relax, hike, ...

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