Situated at 7,130 feet elevation, Bellemont offers high-altitude camping in the ponderosa pine forests of northern Arizona. The area's cool mountain climate provides relief from summer desert heat with nighttime temperatures that can drop significantly even in summer months. Signal strength varies considerably throughout the camping areas near Bellemont, with stronger coverage along major travel corridors.
What to do
Sedona day trips: Bellemont's location makes it ideal for visiting Sedona's red rock formations. "We ended up taking a trip down to Sedona to go off-roading, which was so much fun! It's just under 30 miles away, so it was so convenient to be able to stay near Sedona, but not have to drive our RV down into it," notes a visitor to Black Bart's RV Park.
Grand Canyon Railway excursions: Take a scenic train ride from Williams to the Grand Canyon. "We came to ride the Grand Canyon Railroad, the RV check-in was liking Clarity on how we completed our check-in for the train to the Grand Canyon. We had to figure the check-in process on our own," explains a camper at Grand Canyon Railway RV Park.
Forest trail access: Some campgrounds provide direct access to hiking trails. "I love walking out the back gate right onto a wonderful network of trails, everything from easy walking to a run on the AZT to a solid hike up Elden Mountain," shares a camper at Flagstaff RV Park.
What campers like
Pool amenities: Several RV parks offer swimming options for cooling off. "They have a pool and Jacuzzi and store. Sights are easy to access. A little bit of freeway noise but not bad," mentions a guest at Munds Park RV Resort.
Creek access: Sedona area parks provide water recreation opportunities. "The creek is lovely to sit in or swim in and chill down. It's walking distance from Sedona town, and also walking distance to some great trails," notes a visitor to Rancho Sedona RV Park.
Entertainment options: Some parks feature on-site restaurants with performances. "Main attraction is on site is the Black Bart's Steakhouse and Musical Review. Was a fun night. Food was above average," reports a camper at Black Bart's RV Park.
What you should know
Train noise: Several campgrounds near train tracks experience periodic noise. "There is a train that goes last about twice every night and blows the horn (so that wakes you up at about 3am and 5am)," warns a visitor at Grand Canyon Railway RV Park.
Campground layouts: Site configurations vary widely between parks. "The old campground has lots of trees but parking is TIGHT. The new campground makes STARLINK easy as there are no trees to obstruct. The spaces in the new campground are large and the two I used were level gravel lots with new hookups," explains a camper at Munds Park RV Resort.
Reservation policies: Some parks have strict booking requirements. "A minimum $50 penalty is assessed if you make any change to your reservation after hanging up the phone when making them. Latest change must be no later than 72 hrs before arrival with added cost penalties," cautions a guest at Munds Park RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Indoor facilities for weather changes: Look for parks with indoor options. "You are welcome to use the hotel amenities if you are a guest in the RV park. They have a train that leaves from here to go to the Grand Canyon. They even have a kennel on site so if you take the train you can kennel your dog," advises a visitor at Grand Canyon Railway RV Park.
Recreation amenities: Some parks offer on-site activities. "They have a small playground and mini golf, and the Grand Canyon train goes by a few times a day which our toddler enjoyed," shares a family staying at Railside RV Ranch.
Dog facilities: Pet-friendly parks often include special amenities. "The dog park is nice sized and has poop bags and garbages. The whole RV park has poop bags and garbages around it- which is awesome!" notes a camper at Munds Park RV Resort.
Tips from RVers
RV restrictions: Some parks limit the age of acceptable vehicles. "This campground is for RV only. You need a 2000 year RV and newer. They have complete RV hook ups. Short and long term available," explains a visitor at Black Bart's RV Park.
Site selection for larger rigs: Look for newer sections in some parks. "I stayed in August for 2 nights and then in September, passed back through and stayed for 6 nights. The new campground area has large spaces. The old campground has lots of trees but parking is TIGHT," advises an RVer at Munds Park RV Resort.
Winter considerations: RV sites near Bellemont provide crucial utility access in cold weather. "With temperatures below 15 degrees, we are happy to have hookups to run our space heater! The sites are full hookup and there is a nice bathroom/shower facility on site too," shares a winter camper at Grand Canyon Railway RV Park.
