Free Camping in Arizona
Arizona has 497 free camping spots in the Camphive database. Every listing on this page has a $0 fee. Most are dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests; some are no-fee developed campgrounds. The highest-rated are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating, and every listing links to a full page with location and details.
Back to all campgrounds in Arizona.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 5 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top free camping spots in Arizona
- MATHER CAMPGROUND — MATHER CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 9.8
- Monument Valley BLM — AZ - Oljato · Free · Vistas 9.5
- HULL CABIN — HULL CABIN · Free · Vistas 9.3
- Red Rock Ranger District — Red Rock Ranger District · Free · Vistas 8.7
- Petrified Forest NP - Wilderness — AZ - Holbrook · Free · Vistas 8
- Stateline Campground — Stateline Campground · Free · Vistas 7.7
- Riggs Lake — Riggs Lake · Free · Vistas 7.7
- KENDRICK CABIN — KENDRICK CABIN · Free · Vistas 7.5
- HALF MOON RANCH — HALF MOON RANCH · Free · Vistas 7.3
- KENT SPRINGS CABIN — KENT SPRINGS CABIN · Free · Vistas 7.3
- Bradshaw Ranger District — Bradshaw Ranger District · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Riverside Campground (AZ) — Riverside Campground (AZ) · Free · Vistas 7
- Verde Ranger District — Verde Ranger District · Free · Vistas 6.8
- ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND — ALTO PIT OHV CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.8
- Horseshoe (AZ) — Horseshoe (AZ) · Free · Vistas 6.6
- C C C (AZ) Tonto NF — C C C (AZ) Tonto NF · Free · Vistas 6.5
- SYCAMORE CABIN — SYCAMORE CABIN · Free · Vistas 6.5
- Mesquite (AZ) — Mesquite (AZ) · Free · Vistas 6.2
- Lower Tonto Creek — Lower Tonto Creek · Free · Vistas 6
- CAVE CREEK GROUP SITE — CAVE CREEK GROUP SITE · Free · Vistas 6
- Oxbow Campground — CA · Free · Vistas 5
- Jackass Canyon Camp — AZ · Free
- Peppersauce Campground — AZ · Free
- Wagon Wheel Campground — AZ · Free
- Cholla Forest Primitive Group Camp — AZ · Free
- Hart's Prairie — AZ · Free
- The view campground — AZ · Free
- Badger Camp — AZ · Free
- Bull Pen Dispersed Campground — AZ · Free
- Old Fish Camp — AZ · Free
- Camp Area A — AZ · Free
- Payson Campground & RV Resort — AZ · Free
- Cypress Park Campground — AZ · Free
- Reservation Lake Campgrounds — AZ · Free
- Kaibab National Forest Free Campsite — AZ · Free
- Willow 1 — AZ · Free
- Upper Nankoweap Camp — AZ · Free
- Pinery Canyon Campground — AZ · Free
- Shush Be Tou Campgrounds — AZ · Free
- Baboquivari Park — AZ · Free
Open the interactive Arizona camping map on Camphive to browse all 497 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Arizona camping FAQ
Is camping really free in Arizona?
Yes. Every spot on this page lists a $0 fee: mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests, plus some no-fee developed campgrounds. Rules can change seasonally, so confirm with the managing agency linked on each spot's detail page before you go.
How long can you camp for free in Arizona?
On most BLM and national forest land the limit is 14 days within a 28-day period at one location, after which you must move. Exact limits vary by district, so check locally.
What should I expect at a free campsite in Arizona?
Most free sites are primitive: no water, no trash service, and often no toilets. Pack in your water, pack out your trash, check fire restrictions, and download an offline map since many of these spots have no cell coverage. 5 of the spots listed below score 8 or higher on Camphive's 1-10 Vistas scenic scale.
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