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Dispersed Camping
Lake Pleasant Dispersed Camp
Lake Pleasant Dispersed Camp is located near Lake Pleasant in Arizona, featuring desert terrain with sparse vegetation and rocky surfaces. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Pleasant Regional Park, offering opportunities for boating and fishing, and the Hohokam Indian Ruins, which provide a glimpse into ancient history.
Description
An Individual Permit is $15 and grants a single person access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix. The permit is good for one year from date of purchase. Family Permit: A Family Permit is $20 and grants a family unit (two adults and their children under 18 years of age) access to State Trust land for certain types of recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street in Phoenix. The permit is good for one year from date of purchase.Small-Group Permit: A Small-Group Permit is $15 and grants up to 19 people access to State Trust land locations for five consecutive days for certain types of non-commercial recreational activities including camping, bicycling, bird watching, GPS-based recreational activities (geocaching), hiking, horseback riding, off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage, photography, picnicking, and sightseeing. Recreational Permits purchased online will be charged an additional $1 convenience fee. Alternatively, Recreational Permits may be purchased in person at the Arizona State Land Department Office, located at 1110 West Washington Street, in Phoenix.Large-Group Permit: A Large-group Permit is for a group larger than 20 people.
Location
Lake Pleasant Dispersed Camp is located in Arizona
Coordinates
33.792272 N
112.234822 W
Detours Nearby
Saguaro Skies - Luke AFB Famcamp
21 min away
North Castle Hot Springs Road Camp
23 min away
Drive Time
- 15 min from Phoenix
- 1 hr from Prescott Valley
- 1 hr 43 min from Flagstaff
- 3 hrs 5 min from Lake Havasu City
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 users- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 users
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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