Flagstaff KOA, near Flagstaff, Arizona, is a convenient campground that caters to a variety of camping styles, whether you’re in a tent, RV, or looking for a cozy cabin. With its location just off the highway, it’s a practical choice for those needing a quick stop or a base for exploring the stunning Coconino National Forest.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of adventure. Many campers have enjoyed the beautiful mountain views and the short walking trails right within the grounds, making it easy to stretch your legs without venturing far. One guest noted, “The shaded campground was beautifully kept with mountain views,” highlighting the natural beauty surrounding the area.

For those who love to hike, you’re in luck! There are numerous trails nearby, including access to Elden Lookout and Farman’s Loop, perfect for getting out and enjoying the fresh air. Plus, with a small store on-site for essentials and the option to have campfires, it’s easy to settle in and enjoy your stay. 

While the campground can get busy during peak season, the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere make it a welcoming place for families and travelers alike. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a longer stay, Flagstaff KOA offers a mix of comfort and adventure right at your fingertips.

The Flagstaff KOA is a beautiful mountain campground set at 7000 feet among tall ponderosa pine trees at the base of the San Francisco Peaks. Looking for the perfect campsite or cabin? We offer free Wi-Fi, 50 amp, RV patio sites, new big-rig friendly RV sites, authentic teepee's, deluxe cabins with bathrooms & linens, rustic camping cabins, tent sites, cable TV, laundry facilities, clean restrooms and showers, on-site groceries and souvenirs, banana bike rentals and so much more! From Memorial Day to Labor Day we have free barrel train rides for the kids (weather permitting), family movie nights, jumping pillow, natural playground, and an onsite cafe making breakfast every morning. We are only 2 miles from the Flagstaff Aquaplex Indoor Water park. Located off Route 66, The Flagstaff KOA is just an hour from the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, an hour and a half from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, 99 miles from the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert, two hours from Lake Powell and 30 minutes from Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon and Native American Ruins. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is here to make sure your vacation is the trip of a lifetime!

Flagstaff KOA

Flagstaff, Arizona is surrounded by national forest land, with Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments taking up small swatches of space within them. Northern Arizona is a popular ski destination, but it holds up as a solid outdoor town year-round.

The best camping near Flagstaff is in the surrounding national forests, though you can get to the Grand Canyon in less than two hours. Granted, if you’re looking to spend significant time at the Grand Canyon, you’re better off getting a campsite there or staying near Tusayan, AZ. The Flagstaff area has more than enough in the way of outdoor activities, with tent and RV camping options being plentiful. If you’re looking to take full advantage of the Flagstaff area, find a campground near the mountain you plan to climb and wake up near the trailhead rested and ready to go.

Flagstaff

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Flagstaff, AZ is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Flagstaff. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Flagstaff camping trip.

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Flagstaff is a very wealthy area there for the houses are very beautiful this campsite is a KOA so it is very friendly for fifth wheels and trailers however there is usually a lot of Neighbors not recommended if you are looking to get away from people

Cute town

Stayed at the Teepee! We loved it, cozy and comfortable! Shower facilities were nice.. There was a playground & a food truck for breakfast as well! We will be back! 

Teepee

Nice pull thru soot for my 38 foot fifth wheel, great pet area, awesome modern hook ups and a great staff

We stayed in a tent site one night while traveling to Grand Canyon. We found the staff to be very friendly and the facilities top notch. We arrived late at night and found all our info in the drop box waiting.. Thanks for the great stay in our tent!

KOA Review

I've stayed here many times, and have loved every time. I've stayed in the cabins, the teepee, a 5th wheel, and a tent. Right next to a mountain that is perfectly hikable. Very dog and family friendly. Always clean. Outside of town which is nice.

Family Style

Because they book so many people in the tent section, the toilets are overtaxed. This causes them to overflow. And because they have so few staffers, the problem is not resolved for many hours. This could be a nice place to stay if they weren't so interested in cramming people in. Instead we now go 18 miles up the road to the Bonita Campground, operated by the Coconino National Forest, which is cheaper, utterly clean, quiet and delightful. 

Overcrowded, filthy bathrooms

The amenities and events Flagstaff KOA has advertised have been severely overstated.  We have been here since Thursday 5/31 until Monday 6/4.  The Activity Korral that hosts many of the kids activities has yet to open due to what the kids at the front desk say are "staffing issues".  Yet, both of them are sitting there watching the clock not doing anything.  The boy at the desk was nice enough but the girl had a severe attitude problem.  Here is what they advertise:

Barrel Train Ride - Nope
T-Shirt Decorating - Nope
Basketball Court - Demolished
Lollipop Scavenger Hunt - Nope
Arcade - Nope
Movie Night in the Korral - Nope
Banana Bike Rental - Nope

Our kids had been looking forward to this camping trip for 2 months only to be disappointed.  They were looking forward to experience some things you don't find at other regular campgrounds.  This was our first experience at a KOA and it has left us with a very bad perception of it.  Of course, the manager is only on site weekday mornings.  Disappointed in this campground and the customer service received.  Waste of money and waste of gas.

Very Misleading 

Stayed here at the end of May. Nice enough campground and very busy. Lucky for us we have a travel trailer the public bathrooms were horrible. 

confusion 

If the campground is full it is extremely cramped.

Crowded

This is a decent campground close to cool hiking trails and the "big city." Flush toilets and showers are a bonus! We were only there one night, so I'm guessing that's why we got the site we did. Right in the heart of it all, but easy access in and out. No big deal. You can't pick your own site at KOAs, and we could have gotten worse.

Convenient for Visiting Flagstaff

This is a large camp with a lot to offer. Just a short drive outside of flagstaff and you’re in a beautiful camp tucked in the tall spruce trees. We stopped here on our way to the Grand Canyon to enjoy the scenery and rest. The camp hosts were also very helpful and accommodating. 

Tucked in the Trees

we rented a cabin it was very nice quiet and clean! Bathhouse was clean and the laundry was too! next time we get out there we are going to rent a teepee! they look really cool!

Quiet & Clean

Beautiful area but packed in together pretty tight 



Works for what is needed

Accessible, convenient, and in one of my favorite areas of the country.

Beautiful locale

This KOA is tucked just off the main road into Flagstaff and is a quiet and beautifully maintained campground. there are lots of curious squirrels and birds to watch (but don’t feed them your junk food). You’re camping among the pines, here. It adds to the fresh air and high altitude healthy vibe of the area. just a few minutes drive to downtown for a local brew or meal. 

Definitely recommend getting over to nearby Buffalo Park if you’re looking for an easy trail run at about 7800ft elevation with amazing views of Mt. Elden. 

Excellent KOA experience worth the $$

Campground is very busy and good for families for one or two nights. Would not stay here for an extended period of time. Spots are very close to each other and no privacy. Kids do find a lot of other children to play with.

Staff is not very friendly and won't go out of their way to make things more comfortable. I arrived in a small pop-up trailer and was given a very small site which looked like all the rain water from the previous storm had carved several new canyons into the ground. Site was very unlevel, which I would not be able to correct with leveling blocks. I went beck to the front office and was advised to go walk around and write done the spots that were empty so they could give me a new spot. Really! They didn.t know which other spots were available?

Busy family camground

We stayed in our 27 foot trailer in July 2018 for a few days. Spot was nice enough, easy to get in and out of for beginners. Neighbors were all great. Close to the outdoors of the mountains, and to downtown Flagstaff (which is a lot of fun if you have been, lots of breweries, restaurants, and bars). Didn't use a lot of facilities other than getting a breakfast burrito from the kitchen which was yummy!

Friendly staff, close to mountains and downtown

Campground Review

The Flagstaff KOA is a great place to stay! And a great jumping-off-point to fabulous destinations.  We were visiting the Grand Canyon from Phoenix, so we were able to make it to the campground in about 2 hours (leaving after work) and then drive to and from the Grand Canyon the next day, since it is only an hour drive from there.

The sites are pretty close together, but that didn’t really matter staying in our campervan.  We had all the space we needed. I especially loved the very clean bathrooms! Flushing toilets and free showers (with attached changing stalls) made for a very comfortable trip.  

Our kid’s favorite was the Jumping Pillow.  It is this huge inflatable thing that the kids can jump all over and they wanted to do that constantly.  Super fun and easy entertainment.

There was also a large playground and little go-kart style bicycles the kids could rent.  

Our stay was really great and I highly recommend the Flagstaff KOA!

Product Review

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products from time to time.  Escape Campervans allowed me and my family to take our their Maverick van for the weekend.  Let me give you all the details:

First of all, we LOVED traveling in this campervan!!  Driving in and of itself was wonderful. The back bench is very spacious, so our three kids in car seats/boosters had plenty of space.  I loved the huge passenger seat and could really spread out while we drove. The van was easy to handle and easy to maneuver. Even on little dirt roads and tight turns we had plenty of space (very unlike an RV).  

Once we got to our campsite, it was dark out and 9 o’clock at night.  All the kids had fallen asleep on the drive. Normally this would be a huge pain, having to pitch our tents and unpack the cots and sleeping bags, and pack n’ play etc.  But we just pulled into our spot (these vans can park in tent sites too!) and my husband got out and popped the rooftop sleeper (takes 30 sec. to do), we shuffled the kids up top while I unfolded the inside bed.  Took us just a few minutes to get both beds up and ready to go. The kids were nestled into their beds in no time.

My 4 year old daughter and I slept in the inside bed together, with my 1 year old son in a little pop-up baby tent at the foot of the bed.  My husband and 5 year old son slept in the rooftop sleeper. Everyone was warm despite the 35 degree nighttime temperature, and everyone slept through the night  (a FIRST for this family while camping!!).

The back doors open to reveal a complete camp kitchen, with pump sink, propane stove, all the utensils, prep surface, solar powered fridge and plates/cups.  We cooked up some homemade fajitas with steak strips and peppers on the stovetop and it worked fabulously. We literally just pulled off to the side of the road in Grand Canyon National Park and made this delicious lunch.  The kids ran and played in the trees while I cooked. It was a special moment.

I really can’t say enough good about the experience. We can’t wait to rent one again.  It made this trip so easy. Some things you don’t even think about, like how we all needed to change clothes at the Grand Canyon.  We just shut the curtains and were able to do that in a busy parking lot. In our minivan -- that would not have happened.

Tons of storage space, smooth ride, comfortable sleeping, large back bench.  Great. Trip.

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Ranger Review: Escape Campervans at Flagstaff KOA

We were here for three months as I was on assignment at the hospital. We had a lot of fun. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the facilities were well kept and clean, and the park brought people in to keep us entertained. The spaces were a little tight for larger rigs, we were in a 36 foot pulled by an F350 quad cab long bed and had room.

A fun place to be. 

Flagstaff is a wonderful mountain town. We live in Phoenix and sometimes it’s nice to get out of town and see trees! This KOA is nice. The sites are a bit small but there’s so much to see in the area that it didn’t matter.

Great weekend getaway

There are tons of in camp activities for the children to do like playing in the park or go karting. Hamocks are not allowed on trees and fires were also banned due to the wind. Facilities are clean and nice. There is a game room in the laundry room and the pool was indoors.

Makes camping easy!

We were there early in the season so parts weren’t open. There had just been some snow. Facilities were ok for our needs. Location is good. Flagstaff is a great city and lots of recreation nearby.

adequate for one night

Just out side downtown Flagstaff. Super clean and wonderful store that has good prices! 

Great location 

Staff acts uninterested. Close to many stores. Website says there is a pool but there is not. Bathrooms are okay. 

Adequate

There are a lot of good things about this campground with very few drawbacks. Staff was very friendly on check in. We loved that they named the “streets” and labeled them. It made finding our campsite very easy. It was a very clean facility and quiet as well. Access to flagstaff is great as well. Beautiful campsites. The kids loved the jumping pillow and playground. They also loved the banana bikes but we had a few crashes with a few skinned knees so if you want to ride them make sure you have a first aid kit with. 
The few things we didn’t like was no swimming pool as my kids love swimming but the flagstaff aquatic center is close but kind of pricey in my opinion. The next thing is there wasn’t a lot of open space to set up our games like cornhole and ladder golf. The next was the bathrooms/showers are centrally located and when your toddler needs to go potty it’s far away for those little legs. The last thing was that there isn’t a lot of room for visitor parking, we have friends who live in town who came out for dinner and s’mores and they had a hard time finding a space. 
Overall this is a great facility and I would recommend it to families. 

Family Friendly 

We reserved a premium site 
No gas in the bbq had to purchase firewood for our grill to make supper
The site was not level and  horrible!
3 huge piles of pine needles the bricks for the patio were not level and tilted over on the edge (someone can hurt themselves) 
The morning we decided to drain our grey water thank god we didn’t pull the black water the drain was clogged ! 
We were extremely disappointed 
The evening staff was great the morning staff was out of control


Poor

We stay here whenever we come to Flagstaff- love all the trees, the easy get in to sites, and the hiking right out the back of the property! If you need anything there’s stores and gas stations close by.  

Nature and Convenience 

Access to great hiking and the views are incredible. You are literally at the base of the mountain. Close to nearby shopping and restaurants plus downtown Flagstaff is only minutes away. Campsite is clean with friendly people. Hiking trails lead right into the campground.

Close to mountains and city

A bit tight but all hook ups good, was full the days we stayed. Good staff, clean worth s stay for sure.

Nice & cool

We wanted to test out Airstream nearby and drove up to Flagstaff where it was cool but also where we could plug in and try everything out. The staff were very friendly and helped us pick out a wonderful spot away from others. The store was cute, the park was sweet and everybody in it was friendly, the location was near a grocery store and Starbucks as well as great hiking. I would highly recommend this cute in-town location.

Best First RV Experience

Great campground.  Helpful friendly staff.  There is access to some great trails right behind the park.  Sites are descent size but definitely not level but that is an easy fix.  WiFi is not good so if you need to get work done or the kids need to zoom it may be difficult.  Only downside was the inconsiderate neighbors with barking dogs left in the trailer while they were out and the Karen in the spot next to us asking us to turn down the music in our trailer at noon(yes noon)

Mountain bike paradise 

Tent sights are on top of each other and back up to other sites. Limited shade but showers included &amp; picnic tables. Overall we had 2 great nights there. Convenient location close to supermarket, gas, gym, banks. Would recommend. 

Standard KOA

This place was great for a week after boondocking

Drinking water, free hot showers, and laundry on site! Close to town too which is nice to go get dinner 

Great stop for one night 

Great for dogs and hikers. Did laundry, took much needed shower. Both facilities spotless. Friendly Staff went out of their way to help with printing a document. Plenty of trees around, and sites have usual amenities. Like most KOAs, it is located off a heavily trafficed road. 

Hiking Trails Connect

Very clean, accessible and the best camp location to town. Friendly staff, we’ll-maintained facilities dog and kid play areas. Highly recommend travelers start here before looking elsewhere.

Closest camp location to Flagstaff

Awesome views on the campsite. We paid for a premium site which I think is definitely worth it if you’re only staying for a couple days. Right next to the trails that lead up to Mt. Elden. Highly recommend staying here.

Great Views

Typically we avoid KOAs because 
1. They're expensive 
2. They offer no privacy and the sites are cramped 
However, in November 2020 we were trying to outrun freezing temperatures and snow between Moab, UT and our next destination further south in Arizona. The plan was to get over the pass and closer to Phoenix. But 20 miles north of Flagstaff the snow started falling and we felt most comfortable stopping. We chose an RV park so we could plug in to run heaters and to fill up with water (we were quite low). A couple other RV parks had pretty low reviews so I checked out the KOA website. Surprisingly they were on-par with the lower rate parks price wise and their bathrooms and showers were open even during Covid (the lower rated parks weren't allowing bathroom use). In addition to the flush toilet bathrooms and free, hot showers we used their clean and large laundry facility and the kids played on the playground even though it was freezing. We made a day trip of visiting Grand Canyon to see it blanketed in snow. The sites are close together but since we were inside the entire time and just stopped for 2 days it was fine. Stay here over the others in town... just read the reviews!

We only stopped here on an overnight but were impressed. The sites are spacious and the facilities very clean. 

Very nice!

Our ETA for the Grand Canyon ended up being later than usual yet we were in search of showers. We were going to just shower at a Love’s nearby and then head to a dispersed campsite; Love’s timed showers were $13 per person. 

I don’t usually prefer KOA campsites because they’re always pricey for the bare minimum space. I  ended up calling Flagstaff KOA and they had last minute reservations for a simple campsite with no hookups; we were van camping. The price was the same as it would have been to have two showers at Love’s. I was impressed. 

Evening Temperatures were low 20s and expected to get lower as the night grew. Great last minute decision. It’s about an hour and a half from the Grand Canyon. Would stay here again if In the area. 

Great last minute reservation 

Very cute camping grounds showers bathrooms laundry and they had a bike rentals mfor the kids a playground electricity for the camping site and they even let me borrow an extension cord very nice

We arrived today. It camp grounds are very rustic. It's as if we are camping in the mountains. The ground is not level. The internet is poor. The bathrooms kneed updated or improved.  We are packed on tight and can hear the people talk in the next camper. Very disappointed to be here for a week.

Poor camp ground

The site that we have is not level no grass, just dirt as if I was ruff camping in the mountains.  The sites are so close we can hear the people talking inside their campers. The bathrooms were clean but needs some updating done.  I would not recommend this to anyone. The internet is poor. Having hard time getting on. Keeps tell us the connection is poor.l

Poor site

We really liked this place! Great location in Flagstaff, right at the base of Mt Elden, the tent sites have a sectioned off area for the tent and the WiFi worked pretty well. The bathrooms were pretty clean. The only downside was the electrical box was a little too far away from the tent area. Overall we had a good experience.

Very cute campground

Very nice campsite. Convenient to lots of attractions. Affordable, clean and quiet. Loved our short visit. Would definitely return!

Wonderful campsite!

The sites are all close together, but it was very quiet and a nice place to camp for the night

Quiet despite being in flagstaff

It was an amazing experience when I visited, no complaints here

Super cozy and convenient 

This was an amazing Campground with great views.  The sites are a little tight and ours was not level so we had to work to get our big trailer level.  The campground is right on the side of a mount elder so you can hike without ever leaving the park.  Facilities are convenient although the showers were pretty cold.  Staff was amazing friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!  

Great campground

Staff is super friendly, but the laundry room only has two machines that work, bathroom isn’t the cleanest, and the sites aren’t very level. 

Expensive for what you get

Lots of pine trees, sites are gravel. Edge sites for smaller rigs, class c and b’s, are very unlevel. Pull throughs aren’t as bad,  but leveling is required. Laundry room only has 3 washers and 3 dryers working, over half are broken. Very nice playground for kids but the big slide has a 2-3foot drop at the bottom which is a safety concern. Trails accessible from the campground. We would stay here again.

Cozy up north feel

Campground is directly at the bottom of a mountain so it’s some nice views. Showers are clean, and lots of laundry machines. 

Spots are spacious and have good electrical hookups as well as good water, for our site anyway. 

Fenced in area for dogs, and close to flagstaff. 

Nice spot to stay. 

I went because it was advertised as tent friendly… And even though there are a couple tenting spots, there are not a lot, and the ones they had are overlooking the busy road ahead. If you have a camper or an RV you might like this place. But if you’re tent camping like myself, I’d stay away

Not Tent Friendly

Pretty campground.  Nice staff. Sites are pretty close together.  Wifi was spotty. General store and 2 convenience stores across the road. Like the breakfast truck on-site. Bathrooms are a bit dated but very functional 

Mostly good

Staff was on point, helpful and friendly. Trash cans and hookups were close. 

However, the sure are pretty close to each other, uneven gravel parking. 

Clean and friendly

One night here so far. Was a bit loud since it's close to town. But lots of trees. Seems to have all the amenities. 

Love the trees

Very nice KOA. The spots are wide and deep. Lots of trees for nice shade and the road noise is minimal. There are a lot of spot for gas and food just at the entrance.

Camp spots are big

People; very friendly. location; easy access Bathrooms; good Showers; good. Campsite; good but big crowded campground. Loved the breakfast and coffee being served early. Laundry; for size of campground, most all washers and dryers out of commission. 

Campsite#3

We stopped here on our way home and it was a great place to stop. We will be back when we go to the Grand Canyon 

Great spot

The office staff were friendly and super helpful.  The shaded campground was beautifully kept with mountain views. Hookups worked great, no issues. The Cafe was worth it; delicious breakfasts! Will stay here again. Loved it!

Fantastic campground

Great! Spot 150 very tight 3 point to get into with 22 ft, but— back of the koa, view of Cocochino National Forest. Access to tons of hiking trails out back door (Elden Lookout, Farman’s loop, etc). Walking trail around perimeter great for dogs. Wi-Fi weak and didn’t reach sight but Verizon signal good. Would definitely have been a different feel at a more central spot. About 15 minutes to downtown Flagstaff. Nice Circle K to fuel up right across the street. Only did 2 nights- would have definitely liked a few more. 

Last minute switch, glad we did! 

We would highly love this place. Clean, quiet, and nice. 

Great place to stay   

Great place

Laundry was not in service. Internet was not usable. Same for cable. Sites were not level. Water was not available part of the stay. Grounds did not appear kept up or in good repair. I think the staff felt a lot of the same frustration 

Would not stay again

Great site if you need a quick stop in flagstaff. Camp is clean, great staff, AC and water available at most sites. 

The camp had lots of available spots when I stayed in early June. But it looks like the place is super packed in high season. Don’t expect a quiet remote experience. 

Camp is close to the highway. Mild but constant car noise. 

Standard KOA experience 

Nice campground near highway. Nice pleasant staff. Bathrooms were clean. Beautiful setting with mountain right behind the campground. Short walking trails within campground. Near lots of shopping and restaurants.  Lots of sites packed into the grounds and the roadways were a little tight. With that said there was enough room for big rigs to maneuver around.  They allowed fires.   Small store with variety of essentials. 
  It was a nice place to spend the night. 

Nice overnight stay

Have been staying here for years. Very clean, safe, quiet and convenient to shops and downtown. Excellent staff and an all around one of the best KOA’s I have ever stayed at. 

Amazing place  

We don't typically stay in KOA's, but, this is a great place if you have children.  Lots for them to do and lots of kids to play with. However, you can hear road noise and lots of dog barking.  There is a trailer park on one side of the campground that butts up against some of the sites with a cement wall between so the back of your site might have a cement wall.  Not very becoming... 

We were only there for 2 nights and the accessibility to great hiking trails made up for anything negative

Good Amenities but noisy 

As with most KOAs this place is very nice. Lots to do for kids. Clean sites and helpful friendly staff.  The cost was about the lowest in the area too.

Very Nice

I have stayed here many times. Love the close hiking and the nature in the campground makes you forget it is on a busy road.

Great hiking just out the back gate

Everything you need is at the KOA and if it isn’t, it’s near by. There’s also access to Mount Elden/Fat Man’s Loop trails in the Coconino National Forest from the park. Kids also have activities available to them at the park, including an inflatable inground trampoline. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Roads are narrow but I’ve seen big rigs maneuver them without too much trouble. Sites are close together but that’s expected with most RV parks. Definitely staying here again! 

Lovely Place

Spots are tight. Great views around. Playground, propane, store, trails, cabins, clamping tents, laundry tent sites. 

Tight beauty. 

This KOA feels more like a National Forest Service site but with the added perks of electric hook-up and hot showers! Yes, the entry driveway and roads are narrow, but for our class B they were fine. We were greeted warmly by the young staff and given the low-down, including access to hiking trails and biking trails right from the location. The campground is fairly empty on October 16 so doesn’t feel crowded. The laundry is $3 wash, $2 dry - about what I’m used to paying. And the machines take credit cards! Yay! The bathrooms are a tad dated, but clean and adequate. We would definitely stay here again.  

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