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Desert Heat Season — Arizona
Low-elevation desert campgrounds regularly see 100–115°F May–September. Carry at least 1 gallon of water per person per day. Avoid hiking 10am–4pm. Higher elevation sites (6,000+ ft) are significantly cooler. Desert camping: extreme heat can be fatal. Verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before visiting.
Showing 33 of 33 campgrounds
Arizona State Parks
RV OK
$35/night
⛺ Alamo Lake State Park Campground
Western Arizona Desert
⛰️ 1,235 ft
250 sites · 200 reservable
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bass fishingboatingwildlife viewingstargazingdesert hiking
NPS
RV OK
$12/night
⛺ Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua NM
Coronado National Forest — Chiricahua Mountains
⛰️ 5,400 ft
24 sites
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hikingbirdingwildlife viewingphotographygeological exploration
Tribal
RV OK
$0/night
⛺ Canyon de Chelly Cottonwood Campground — Navajo Nation
Apache County
⛰️ 5,500 ft
96 sites
🚽💧🪣
hikingcultural historyphotographyguided toursbird watching
USFS
fee varies
⛺ Cave Creek Campground — Chiricahua Mountains
Coronado National Forest — Portal
⛰️ 5,200 ft
32 sites
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birdinghikingwildlife viewingphotographyrock climbing
USFS
RV OK
$22/night
⛺ Christopher Creek Campground
Tonto National Forest — Mogollon Rim
⛰️ 5,600 ft
43 sites · 43 reservable
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fishinghikingswimmingwildlife viewingATV
USFS
Free Camping
FREE
🏕️ Coconino NF Dispersed Camping — Sedona Area
Coconino National Forest — Red Rock District
⛰️ 4,500 ft
hikingmountain bikingphotographyyoga retreatsstargazing
NPS
RV OK
fee varies
⛺ Cottonwood Campground — Canyon de Chelly
Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Navajo Nation)
⛰️ 5,500 ft
96 sites
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hikingcultural historycanyon viewingphotographyNavajo cultural tours
State
RV OK
$35/night
⛺ Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Verde Valley
⛰️ 3,300 ft
108 sites
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fishingbirdinghiking
Arizona State Parks
RV OK
$35/night
⛺ Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground
Verde Valley — Cottonwood
⛰️ 3,300 ft
127 sites · 100 reservable
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birdingfishingkayakinghikingswimming
NPS
$12/night
⛺ Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon East Rim
Grand Canyon National Park — East Rim
⛰️ 7,400 ft
50 sites
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hikingstargazingcanyon viewingcultural history
State
RV OK
$25/night
⛺ Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground
Navajo County
⛰️ 6,300 ft
131 sites · 131 reservable
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fishingboatingkayakingswimminghiking
NPS
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Gilbert Ray Campground — Saguaro National Park West
Saguaro National Park West (Tucson Mountain District)
⛰️ 2,400 ft
130 sites · 100 reservable
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hikingwildlife viewingphotographybirdingdesert botanical
Tribal
$100/night
⛺ Havasu Canyon Campground
Havasupai Tribal Lands
⛰️ 3,000 ft
300 sites
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hikingswimmingwaterfall viewing
Havasupai Tribe
$25/night
⛺ Havasupai Campground — Supai
Havasupai Tribal Lands — Grand Canyon
⛰️ 3,200 ft
300 sites · 300 reservable
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hikingwaterfall swimmingwildlife viewingphotographycanyon exploration
Tribal
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Hawley Lake Campground — White Mountain Apache Tribal Land
Apache County
⛰️ 8,200 ft
100 sites · 60 reservable
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fishingboatinghikingwildlife viewing
Arizona State Parks
RV OK
$35/night
⛺ Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground
Benson — Cochise County
⛰️ 4,500 ft
62 sites · 60 reservable
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cave tourshikingbirdingwildlife viewingphotography
BLM
Free Camping
RV OK
FREE
🏕️ Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Dispersed
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge / Lower Colorado River Valley BLM
⛰️ 1,800 ft
hikingwildlife viewingpalm canyonphotographystargazing
Arizona State Parks
RV OK
$35/night
⛺ Lake Havasu State Park Campground
Lake Havasu City — Colorado River
⛰️ 735 ft
47 sites · 47 reservable
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boatingswimmingwaterskiingfishinghiking
Arizona State Parks
RV OK
$35/night
⛺ Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Superstition Mountains — Apache Junction
⛰️ 1,800 ft
138 sites · 100 reservable
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hikingwildlife viewingphotographywildflower viewingstargazing
State
RV OK
$20/night
⛺ Lyman Lake State Park Campground
Apache County
⛰️ 6,000 ft
38 sites · 38 reservable
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boatingfishingswimmingwaterskiingcultural history
NPS
RV OK
$35/night
⛺ Mather Campground - Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
⛰️ 6,860 ft
319 sites
💧🚽👕🪣
hikingraftingscenic views
NPS
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Mather Campground — Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park
⛰️ 6,860 ft
327 sites · 200 reservable
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hikingwildlife viewingranger programsrim walkstargazing
Tribal
RV OK
$25/night
⛺ Navajo Nation Monument Valley — Camping Area
Navajo County
⛰️ 5,564 ft
80 sites
🚽💧🪣
photographyguided tourshikingcultural historystargazing
NPS
fee varies
⛺ Painted Desert Campground — Petrified Forest NP
Petrified Forest National Park
⛰️ 5,800 ft
100 sites
hikingbackpackingstargazinggeological explorationphotography
State
RV OK
$25/night
⛺ Patagonia Lake State Park Campground
Santa Cruz County
⛰️ 3,750 ft
105 sites · 105 reservable
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fishingboatingbird watchingswimminghiking
USFS
RV OK
$22/night
⛺ Pinal Campground — Mt. Graham
Coronado National Forest — Mt. Graham
⛰️ 8,000 ft
58 sites · 40 reservable
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hikingwildlife viewingstargazingmountain bikingbirding
USFS
$24/night
⛺ Pine Flat Campground — Oak Creek Canyon
Coconino National Forest — Oak Creek Canyon
⛰️ 5,500 ft
58 sites · 58 reservable
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swimminghikingfishingwildlife viewingphotography
Tribal
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ Reservation Lake Campground — White Mountain Apache Tribal Land
Apache County
⛰️ 9,020 ft
103 sites · 60 reservable
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fishinghikingwildlife viewingphotography
County
RV OK
$25/night
⛺ Show Low Lake County Park Campground
Navajo County
⛰️ 6,400 ft
75 sites · 50 reservable
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fishingboatinghikingwildlife viewing
USFS
$20/night
⛺ Tonto Creek Campground
Tonto National Forest — Payson Area
⛰️ 5,200 ft
17 sites · 17 reservable
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fly fishinghikingswimmingwildlife viewing
USFS
Free Camping
RV OK
FREE
🏕️ Tonto National Forest Dispersed — Tonto Basin
Tonto National Forest — Roosevelt Lake
⛰️ 2,200 ft
bass fishingboatinghikingOHVwildlife viewing
USFS
RV OK
$18/night
⛺ White Horse Lake Campground
Kaibab National Forest
⛰️ 6,650 ft
94 sites · 60 reservable
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fishinghikingpaddlingwildlife viewingbirding
BLM
$5/night
⛺ Wire Pass Trailhead Camping — Coyote Buttes
Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness (BLM)
⛰️ 4,800 ft
10 sites · 10 reservable
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hikingphotographygeological explorationbackpacking
Important notices:
Campground availability, fees, and amenities change without notice — verify with the managing agency before travel. Fire restrictions vary by location and season. Check current fire restrictions with the managing agency. Dispersed camping rules vary by agency (USFS, BLM, State). Verify regulations before camping. Desert camping: Extreme heat May–September. Carry excess water. Heat-related illness can be fatal. PeakScout does not manage or operate any campgrounds. Tribal land campgrounds require separate tribal permits — contact the tribal office before visiting. Data provided for planning purposes only. Terms of Service · Privacy Policy
Campground availability, fees, and amenities change without notice — verify with the managing agency before travel. Fire restrictions vary by location and season. Check current fire restrictions with the managing agency. Dispersed camping rules vary by agency (USFS, BLM, State). Verify regulations before camping. Desert camping: Extreme heat May–September. Carry excess water. Heat-related illness can be fatal. PeakScout does not manage or operate any campgrounds. Tribal land campgrounds require separate tribal permits — contact the tribal office before visiting. Data provided for planning purposes only. Terms of Service · Privacy Policy