Join the fun near Alpine. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. Find the best campgrounds near Alpine, AZ. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.
"Easy to locate right off the high way. Just needed easy access to campground and was amazed at this place. Clean areas easy to see even at 1030pm. Canon areas well spaced out for nice privacy."
"Lovely place and pretty quiet at night even though it's close to the hwy."
"Like my title implies, this is where you go if you really want to “get away” from It all! This gorgeous campground is remote, very remote."
"Hubs and I took a trip up to Big Lake, AZ (near Alpine, AZ) and stayed in site 20 at Grayling Campground (one of 5 or 6 campgrounds within the Big Lake Recreation Area.)"
$20 - $125 / night
"The spaces are large and nestled in a pine forest near the lake. Clean restrooms and water available. You can walk to the lake. A nice place to kayak, bird watch and the sunsets are amazing. "
"Site 40 next to bathroom and dumpster"
$26 - $90 / night
"The squirrels are voracious and chewed through my stuff sack with sealed food that I left on the picnic table when I went for a bike ride around the lake."
"Big Lake is a good fishing lake too.
The sites have plenty of space, shade, and privacy. Roads are paved and in good shape."
"Alpine Divide is nestled in the Ponderosa Pines just outside of Alpine, AZ. It is pretty typical for a USFS site of its type."
"There is one dump station to serve this and a few other adjacent campgrounds. Not a deal breaker but it's $7.00 to use said dump station even though we paid $25.00 a night for a spot with no hookups."
"River runs next to campground and may be accessed walking through bushes. Separate M & F vault toilets available."
"CTRV is a quiet, adult oriented, RV park in the pines of Alpine. This is a very nice, easy access CG with level back-in gravel sites. It is a great base camp to visit the area."
"There are trails up the road and some OHV and a Jeep trail. There is housing when coming off the highway. Be respectful and don’t drive 45 down the road. Take your time and take it in."
$16 / night
"I picked a spot back away from the road and up against the river that already had a pile of firewood laying about."
"Big Lake was a short drive and provides more opportunity to fish. We were also able to see deer, elk and osprey. Bear scat was found in the area but they are not overly common."
"Minute walk to blue river. Lots of fun to play and climb/ hike"
GuideWe were warned. The trip to the campground was 50ish miles of very rough dirt roads. Took over two hours to make the drive. We arrived at the campground mid-day and were pretty surprised. As mentioned in another review, there are two loops. There is a sunny loop and a shady loop. We opted for the sunny loop for the view of Snow Lake. We tow a 19' travel trailer and there were very few sites that would accommodate it. I have to say that the sites were very overgrown and far from level. In the sunny loop, you can see every other camper there.
The shady loop seemed pretty nice although again, the sites were smallish and not at all level.
The bathrooms were clean and well cared for and there were well maintained water spigots for drinking water.
Dripping Vat is on the Continental Divide Trail (hiking) and we had a steady stream of through hikers.
Snow Lake is a small 90-acre lake with a nice boat ramp. The scenery was spectacular and overall, we enjoyed our stay. Its Just not a place we will return to.
TravelerSite 40 next to bathroom and dumpster
ScoutNice campground, lots of space for RVs, Tents, Vehicle, And even Glamping. Easily Accessible from the Road. Bathroom is cute and placed in the middle.
GuideNational Forest campground. Free. Sites spread out. Light usage. Recent tree maintenance has resulted in several large piles of cut down trees. Pit toilet.
TravelerNo one else was there when I went. Nice stalls for horses, though I had none. Right next to a nice little trail that crosses the creek. Quiet and peaceful
LegendWell-spaced sites with a clean vault toilet. No trash, so pack out what you take in. Quite full on a Wednesday though--looked like several campers who like to max out the 14-day stay limits.
LegendI was here for the hike and didn't realize camping was actually allowed until I saw the sign at the trailhead (see photos). According to the national forest website, "Parking is available overnight; occupancy and use at the trailhead is dawn to dusk." We saw one firepit in the parking area, and a couple more pits shortly into the hike. The hike itself is amazing--about 3 miles one way through a beautiful canyon and 32 creek crossings (if I counted correctly!) to old mining ruins. Did not stay here, but thought I'd add it for anyone else who may be interested! The hike itself is 5-star, but I rated this "campsite" as 3-star because I'm not a fan of parking lot-style camping.
LegendNot a bad place to stay, despite being right off the road. A police officer patrolled through at one point during my 2-nights there. The vault toilet was well maintained. No other amenities, including no trash, so pack out what you bring in. I was able to snag one bar of cell service if I held my phone just right.
ScoutWe have been camping here for years!
Camping near Alpine, Arizona, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.
Camping near Alpine, Arizona, has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for adventure or a peaceful retreat.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Alpine, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 114 campgrounds and RV parks near Alpine, AZ and 12 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Alpine, AZ is Head Of The Ditch Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near Alpine, AZ.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Alpine, AZ that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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