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Public land camping

National Forest Campgrounds in Arizona

131 places to camp in Arizona run by the Forest Service.

131
federal places to camp
131 Forest Service
107
take reservations
On Recreation.gov. The rest are first come, first served, or not listed there
9,100 ft
at the highest of them
Apache Trout Campground. The lowest, Riverside Campground, sits at 1,606 ft
2,700
campsites you can book ahead
On Recreation.gov. The longest rig any of them takes is 80 feet

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Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

National forest campgrounds in Arizona

131 places

  1. Alto Pit Ohv Campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 6,072 ftelevation 11sites 38 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  2. Apache Maid Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,382 ftelevation 1site 20 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  3. Apache Trout Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 9,100 ftelevation 64sites 80 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  4. Ashurst Lake Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,154 ftelevation 25sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  5. Aspen Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County n/aelevation 132sites 69 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  6. Benny Creek Group Area group campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 8,258 ftelevation 9sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  7. Big Springs Cabin Site cabin or lookout Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 6,955 ftelevation 7sites 15 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  8. Black Canyon Rim Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Navajo County 7,624 ftelevation 19sites 60 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  9. Black Jack Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Greenlee County 6,237 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  10. Bonito Campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,945 ftelevation 43sites 42 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  11. Brookchar Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 9,100 ftelevation 12sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  12. Brown Creek Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 7,543 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  13. Buffalo Crossing Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 7,857 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  14. Burnt Corral Campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 1,914 ftelevation 79sites 32 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  15. C C C (AZ) Tonto NF Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 3,346 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  16. Calabasas group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Santa Cruz County 4,040 ftelevation 1site 22 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  17. Caldwell Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 8,000 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  18. Camp Rucker Group Site group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Cochise County 5,533 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  19. Canelo Ranger Office Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Santa Cruz County 5,000 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  20. Canelo Ranger Residence Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Santa Cruz County 5,000 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  21. Canyon Point Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,500 ftelevation 102sites 80 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  22. Canyon Vista Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,837 ftelevation 14sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  23. Cave Creek Group Site group campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 3,429 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  24. Cave Spring Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 5,409 ftelevation 64sites 30 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  25. Chavez Crossing group campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Yavapai County n/aelevation 3sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  26. Cholla Campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 2,168 ftelevation 133sites 32 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  27. Christopher Creek Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 5,640 ftelevation 44sites 22 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  28. Clear Creek Campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Yavapai County 3,200 ftelevation 19sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  29. Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Yavapai County 4,000 ftelevation 1site 20 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  30. Crook Campground group campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,500 ftelevation 2sites 30 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  31. Cutthroat Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 9,000 ftelevation 18sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  32. Dairy Springs Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,100 ftelevation 32sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  33. Demotte Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 8,800 ftelevation 38sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  34. Dogtown Lake Campground and Group group campground Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 7,050 ftelevation 55sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  35. Double Springs Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,168 ftelevation 15sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  36. Eagle Ridge Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 5,700 ftelevation 2sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  37. Elks Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,500 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  38. Fernow Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,656 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  39. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Navajo County 6,305 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  40. Forked Pine Campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,127 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  41. Fr 169 Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,736 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  42. Fr 171 Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,571 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  43. Fr 195 Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,577 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  44. Fr 9350 Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,612 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  45. Frazier Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 2,200 ftelevation 1site 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  46. Frazier Horse Campground horse camp Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 2,195 ftelevation 8sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  47. Gentry Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Navajo County 6,712 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  48. Grapevine Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 2,200 ftelevation 9sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  49. Grayling Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 9,054 ftelevation 21sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  50. Groom Creek Horse Camp horse camp Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 6,398 ftelevation 35sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  51. Half Moon Ranch Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Cochise County 4,730 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  52. Hilltop Campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 5,712 ftelevation 26sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  53. Honeymoon Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Greenlee County 5,430 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  54. Horseshoe Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 1,900 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  55. Horsethief Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 6,000 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  56. Houston Mesa Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 5,200 ftelevation 86sites 75 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  57. Hoyer Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 8,300 ftelevation 90sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  58. Hull Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County n/aelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  59. Jacob Lake Recreation Area Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 7,920 ftelevation 53sites 60 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  60. Jumpup Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 5,500 ftelevation 1site 20 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  61. Kaibab Lake Sites and Group Areas group campground Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 6,800 ftelevation 75sites 62 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  62. Kellner Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 4,498 ftelevation 1site 15 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  63. Kendrick Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,910 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  64. Kent Springs Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Santa Cruz County 5,341 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  65. Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pima County 5,151 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  66. Knoll Lake Campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,479 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  67. Lakeview Campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,915 ftelevation 30sites 50 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  68. Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site group campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 1,399 ftelevation 3sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  69. Lewis Canyon group campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Navajo County 6,600 ftelevation 1site 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  70. Little Elden Springs Horsecamp Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 8,366 ftelevation 15sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  71. Lockett Meadow Campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 8,571 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  72. Long Valley Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,950 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  73. Lower Tonto Creek Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 5,627 ftelevation 9sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  74. Lower Twilight Group Site group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Graham County 7,400 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  75. Lower Wolf Creek Campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 6,004 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  76. Luna Lake Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 8,000 ftelevation 32sites 80 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  77. Lynx Campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 5,600 ftelevation 35sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  78. Manzanita. Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,066 ftelevation 14sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  79. Mesquite Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 1,896 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  80. Mingus Mountain Campground and Group Site group campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 7,623 ftelevation 28sites 80 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  81. Mogollon Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Gila County 7,650 ftelevation 26sites 32 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  82. Molino Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pima County 4,500 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  83. Moqui Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,915 ftelevation 3sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  84. Oleary Group Site group campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,086 ftelevation 3sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  85. Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pima County 8,000 ftelevation 1site 20 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  86. Peppersauce Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pinal County 4,700 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  87. Pine Flat Campground West Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 5,548 ftelevation 54sites 36 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  88. Pinegrove Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 6,937 ftelevation 46sites 42 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  89. Playground Group group campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 7,523 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  90. Ponderosa Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County n/aelevation 51sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  91. Portal Bunkhouse cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Cochise County 5,000 ftelevation 1site 20 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  92. Portal Ccc House cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Cochise County 5,000 ftelevation 1site 20 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  93. Potato Patch Campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 7,200 ftelevation 41sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  94. Promontory Pit Road Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,828 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comeor not listed
  95. Rainbow Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County 9,000 ftelevation 121sites 75 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  96. Reef Townsite Group Area group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Cochise County 7,165 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  97. Reynolds Creek Group Camp (ID) group campground Forest Service · Idaho Panhandle National Forests · Gila County 5,203 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  98. Reynolds Creek Group Campground group campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 5,250 ftelevation 1site 21 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  99. Riggs Lake group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Graham County 8,755 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  100. Rim Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Gila County 7,560 ftelevation 26sites 32 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  101. Riverside Campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 1,606 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  102. Rock Bluff Group Site group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Cochise County 5,400 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  103. Rock Crossing Campground Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Coconino County 7,316 ftelevation 35sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  104. Rose Canyon Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pima County 7,254 ftelevation 31sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  105. Schoolhouse Campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 2,100 ftelevation 40sites 50 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  106. Sharp Creek Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 6,000 ftelevation 20sites 76 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  107. Shaw House cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Cochise County 4,839 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  108. Showers Point Group Site group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pima County 7,790 ftelevation 3sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  109. Sinkhole Campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,554 ftelevation 13sites 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  110. Sollers Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pima County 7,667 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  111. Spillway Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County 7,500 ftelevation 24sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  112. Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse cabin or lookout Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 7,320 ftelevation 1site 22 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  113. Stockton Pass Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Graham County 5,680 ftelevation n/asites n/alongest rig First comepay on arrival
  114. Sycamore Cabin cabin or lookout Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 4,000 ftelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  115. TIMBER CAMP RECREATION AREA and GROUP CAMPGROUNDS group campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 5,686 ftelevation 15sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  116. Tortilla Campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Maricopa County 1,756 ftelevation 76sites 32 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  117. Treasure Park group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Graham County 9,003 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  118. Turney Gulch Group group campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 6,000 ftelevation 1site 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  119. Tusayan - Montane Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 6,600 ftelevation 160sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  120. Upper Arcadia Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Graham County 6,700 ftelevation 2sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  121. Upper Hospital Flat Group Site group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Graham County 9,035 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  122. Upper Tonto Creek Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 5,542 ftelevation 6sites n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  123. Upper Twilight Group Site group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Graham County 7,400 ftelevation 1site 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  124. Upper Wolf Creek Group group campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 6,000 ftelevation 1site 35 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  125. WHITE HORSE LAKE Campground horse camp Forest Service · Kaibab National Forest · Coconino County 6,600 ftelevation 88sites 50 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  126. White Spar Campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 5,641 ftelevation 41sites 60 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  127. Whitetail Campground group campground Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Pima County 8,092 ftelevation 5sites 26 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  128. Windy Hill Campground Forest Service · Tonto National Forest · Gila County 2,170 ftelevation 137sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  129. Winn Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Apache County n/aelevation 63sites 45 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  130. Woods Canyon Lake Group group campground Forest Service · Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest · Coconino County n/aelevation 1site n/alongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov
  131. Yavapai Campground Forest Service · Prescott National Forest · Yavapai County 5,600 ftelevation 21sites 40 ftlongest rig ReserveRecreation.gov