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Kearny Lake City Park

Pinal County manages this small campground at Kearny Lake, where twelve sites with picnic tables and fire pits spread across gravel surfaces. Site 2 provides electric hookups and sewer connections for $30, while the remaining sites cost $14 per car and offer dry camping. Payment requires a trip to the town hall or police department, which operates 24-hour collection.

The water body resembles more of a pond than a lake, with day-use areas providing lake access separate from the camping sites. Flush toilets serve both the campground and day-use areas, and fish cleaning stations suggest angling opportunities. Police patrol multiple times nightly, and T-Mobile users report strong cell service. The location works well as an overnight stop for travelers on Highway 177, though the surrounding area offers limited activities beyond the water feature and basic town services in places to camp near Kearny.

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Map & DirectionsKearny Lake City Park is located in Arizona near Kearny

Public Campground

Coordinates

33.05050202 N
110.898152 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites

Contact

General Info

+15203635547

Drive Time

1 hr 31 min from Phoenix, AZ
1 hr 31 min from Tucson, AZ
2 hrs 28 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
2 hrs 34 min from Prescott Valley, AZ

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Reviews3 Camper Reviews - Kearny Lake City Park

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Campers regularly cited excellent facilities including flush toilets and well-equipped sites, with site 2 offering electric hookups. Good value at $14 per car with 24/7 payment options and police patrols for security.

magetju

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2022

Great and safe place

This campsite is not free anymore. It's 14$ per car. You have to pay at townhall or PD 24/24 . There are 12 large sites with a picnic table and a bbq. The police patrols several times each night. The lake is just few feets away ,just like a farm. The site is Very well maintained with flushable restrooms. Site 2 has electric hookup and is more like $30

Sitesite 3 by a saguaro cactus

Month of VisitAugust

Don L.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 1, 2022

Quiet city campground

Stayed a night. Dry camping. Gravel road and site. Picnic table. Fire pit. Small lake to walk around. Not to busy.

Site9

Month of VisitFebruary

Beth G.

Legend

Reviewed Mar. 4, 2020

It’s free!

For a free site, this place is amazing. We stumbled across this city run campsite after a trip to the Tonto National Forest. I almost didn’t post a review because I wanted to keep this place a secret.

This small campground has a dozen sites that are completely free. Site 2 even has electric hookups and sewage drainage. The other sites are non-electric. Each site had a fire pit and picnic table. It has flush toilets with a sink! There are also fish cleaning areas.

The sites don’t have a water view, but there are day use areas around the lake. Additional flush toilets in the day use area as well. Calling this a lake is also a stretch, it more of a pond. We didn’t have fishing gear with us, but based off some internet research, I don’t think there are any fish in the pond.

This would be a great place to stop for a night, but not stay for an extended period of time. There isn’t much to do in the area besides the pond and a Dollar General. However, free is free and that means something on an extended road trip. Expect 10% gradients along AZ Hwy 177. Excellent cell service (T-Mobile).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any public parks or recreation areas near Kearny campground?

The campground itself is situated right on Kearny Lake, which offers recreational opportunities including walking paths around the perimeter. The small lake provides a scenic setting for camping and day-use activities. Additionally, Tonto National Forest is nearby, making it possible to combine a stay at Kearny Lake City Park with exploration of the larger forest recreation areas. There's also a farm in close proximity to the campground, adding to the rural charm of the area.

What camping facilities are available in Kearny, AZ?

Kearny Lake City Park offers 12 spacious camping sites with picnic tables and fire pits/BBQ grills. The campground charges $14 per vehicle. Some sites (like Site 2) have electric hookups available. The grounds are well-maintained and include flushable restrooms. The camping area features gravel roads and sites, providing a simple but comfortable setup for overnight stays. Police regularly patrol the area for added security.

How far is Kearny, AZ campground from Phoenix?

Kearny Lake City Park is approximately 85 miles southeast of Phoenix. The drive typically takes around 1.5-2 hours depending on your starting point in Phoenix and traffic conditions. The campground makes for a convenient weekend getaway destination for Phoenix residents looking to escape the city without traveling too far.

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