Campgrounds in Arizona
Arizona has 747 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 497 free camping spots in Arizona. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 62 group campgrounds in Arizona. Prefer free, primitive camping? Browse the 537 dispersed camping spots in Arizona.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 33 are free and 33 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in Arizona
- North Rim Campground (AZ) — North Rim Campground (AZ) · Vistas 9.8
- MATHER CAMPGROUND — MATHER CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 9.8
- Havasupai - Havasu Falls — AZ - Supai · $100/night · Vistas 9.5
- Monument Valley BLM — AZ - Oljato · Free · Vistas 9.5
- White Pocket Trailhead — White Pocket Trailhead · Vistas 9.5
- Grand Canyon - Mather — AZ - Grand Canyon · $18/night · Vistas 9.5
- Crescent Moon Ramada — Crescent Moon Ramada · Vistas 9.5
- HULL CABIN — HULL CABIN · Free · Vistas 9.3
- Rim Campground — Rim Campground · Vistas 9
- DEMOTTE — DEMOTTE · Vistas 9
- Mount Logan Wilderness Area — Mount Logan Wilderness Area · Vistas 8.8
- North Kaibab Ranger District — North Kaibab Ranger District · Vistas 8.8
- Red Rock Ranger District — Red Rock Ranger District · Free · Vistas 8.7
- CRESCENT MOON RANCH CABIN — CRESCENT MOON RANCH CABIN · Vistas 8.7
- Mogollon Rim Ranger District — Mogollon Rim Ranger District · Vistas 8.7
- Chiricahua NM - Bonita Canyon — AZ - Willcox · $12/night · Vistas 8.5
- Tusayan Ranger District — Tusayan Ranger District · Vistas 8.5
- Paiute Wilderness Area — Paiute Wilderness Area · Vistas 8.5
- Tusayan - Montane — Tusayan - Montane · Vistas 8.5
- Sedona - Manzanita — AZ - Sedona · $22/night · Vistas 8.5
- CUTTHROAT — CUTTHROAT · Vistas 8.3
- KAIBAB LAKE SITES AND GROUP AREAS — KAIBAB LAKE SITES AND GROUP AREAS · Vistas 8.2
- JACOB LAKE RECREATION AREA — JACOB LAKE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 8.2
- Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area — Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area · ~$8/night · Vistas 8.2
- Bonita Canyon Campground — Bonita Canyon Campground · Vistas 8
- Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) — Black Canyon Rim Campground (Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ) · Vistas 8
- Organ Pipe Cactus NM — AZ - Ajo · $16/night · Vistas 8
- JUMPUP CABIN — JUMPUP CABIN · Vistas 8
- PINE FLAT CAMPGROUND WEST — PINE FLAT CAMPGROUND WEST · Vistas 8
- Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area — Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area · Vistas 8
- Petrified Forest NP - Wilderness — AZ - Holbrook · Free · Vistas 8
- Saguaro NP - Tucson Mountain — AZ - Tucson · $20/night · Vistas 8
- Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse — Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse · Vistas 8
- Kofa Wilderness — Kofa Wilderness · Vistas 7.9
- TREASURE PARK - NORTH — TREASURE PARK - NORTH · Vistas 7.9
- WINN — WINN · Vistas 7.9
- Granite Basin Recreation Area — Granite Basin Recreation Area · Vistas 7.8
- BENNY CREEK GROUP AREA — BENNY CREEK GROUP AREA · Vistas 7.8
- Packsaddle Recreation Site — Packsaddle Recreation Site · Vistas 7.7
- CAVE SPRING — CAVE SPRING · Vistas 7.7
Open the interactive Arizona camping map on Camphive to browse all 747 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Arizona camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona has 537 dispersed camping spots in the Camphive database, which are primitive and usually free, plus free developed sites. See the dedicated dispersed camping page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Arizona's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Arizona require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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