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.
"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.)"
"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."
$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."
TravelerWe followed directions via Dyrt map down Indian Rt 61. There were no signs. The road became primitive and once we reached the destination via map, still no signs. We turned around and headed back toward the highway. Cannot review this campground, don’t know if it exists -but at least provide some info.
TravelerWe stayed here one night in our camper van. There was only one other camper. We enjoyed the beautiful meadow, with its wildflowers and wildlife. The pit toilets were maintained. No trash cans, so take out what you bring in.
TravelerShady, quiet and a great place for birding. Well maintained pit toilets. We were the only campers there. The campground is close to the road, but there was hardly any traffic. It was perfect for our 19ft camper van.
TravelerWe love this campground. Small, usually not full - we have been here summer and Fall, and only one night have we seen it full. Easy roads but pretty basic, fire pits, table and clean vault toilet. The elk come in in the fall and are delightfully noisy so if you have trouble sleeping this won't be your gig. Excellent trail system for hikes and mountain bikes and a trailhead right at the campground.
There is a camp host but site is free. Dispersed camping nearby if you want more solitude.
GuideI’ve stayed here a handful of times. It’s never crowded unless you count elk, hummingbirds and squirrels. Summer temps in in 70s and 80s.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Alpine, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Alpine, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 117 campgrounds and RV parks near Alpine, AZ and 13 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Alpine, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Alpine, AZ is Big Lake Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 16 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Alpine, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Alpine, AZ.
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