Best Cabin Camping near Carefree, AZ

Recent Cabin Reviews near Carefree, Arizona

181 Reviews of 25 Carefree Campgrounds

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  Tim F.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 5, 2022

  Desert Shadows RV Resort

  Nice but expensive

  Pool, Hot Tub, Pool tables. Lots of amenities.

  Large, noisy, crowded and expensive. 70.00/night

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  Missy C.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 17, 2022

  Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts

  Friendly staff. Fruit trees everywhere.

  Near I-10. Close together spots but orange, lemon, and grapefruit trees everywhere. They have 2 fenced dog runs. Pretty pool and hot tub. People are very friendly and helpful.

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  Lyf Uninterrupted ..

  Guide

  

  Jun. 22, 2020

  Encore Mesa Spirit

  Great Desert Oasis

  We loved this park in the Arizona Desert.  Close to everything, yet set up to feel like you're in your own little village.  The amenities at this park are outstanding and the neighbors are super friendly.  Sites are decent size!  We loved the three pools, multiple hot tubs and modern showers and laundry rooms.  This park can be hard to get into because of its popularity.  Highly recommended!  Check out our video of this great RV report on Youtube at:  https://youtu.be/gDr1Z9NGhr8

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  Rachel Ann B.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2022

  Shangri La Ranch

  Friendly, clean and safe Naturalist community

  Been going here over 6 years and I always look forward to my visits there in the Summer.  They have 2 pools (one is heated), volleyball, darts, horseshoe, pool tables, hot tub, sauna, nature trails, a cafe open in the weekend, events and tons of other things going on. Most of the people there are permanent or semipermanent residents. It is a comfortable, family friendly community, although you it is rare you see children there. I highly recommend and will continue to bring guests to enjoy some Arizona sunbathing!

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  Clint G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2021

  Encore Mesa Spirit

  Great value as a TT member

  We stayed at this property from 12/28/2020 - 01/11/2020.  This was our first experience with a TT/Encore property.  The RV site we were assigned has a rock pad, was moderately spacious, level, in full sun, and a fire ring or picnic table was not provided.  There was a pool, hot tub, lodge, pickleball, mini golf, shuffleboard, dog park, laundry and a fitness center on the grounds.  The nearest grocery store was within 5 miles as well.

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  Tanya N.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 29, 2021

  Carefree Manor

  Was a beautiful and comfortable place to stay

  We stayed in the cabin and it was beautiful! There are parks or playgrounds for the little ones, the area was peaceful and clean, the cabins are clean and affordable, and it had the perfect amount of woods & wildlife. A family of dear would come to our cabin and graze each morning as I sat on my cabin porch with a cup of coffee. The staff is respectful and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay.

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  Nolan C.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 9, 2022

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  Loved this one ❤️

  They have both cabins and rv and tent the views are amazing 👏 stafed great . Just make sure you read the rules for cabins vs tent ⛺️

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  Krista Z.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 1, 2019

  Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

  All the features of a hotel

  This KOA had some really awesome features and gives you most of the convenience of a hotel with the ability to bring your RV and your personal items with you without the hotel price tag. The KOA features a year round heated pool and jacuzzi. The pool area was fenced and had some chairs, tables, and what appeared to be covered grills. The pool is right outside the office building which also has bathrooms and a small convenience store. If they don't have what you are looking for the is a major grocery store about 2 miles away. This KOA is in town. Don't come here if you're looking for a remote destination. The other side of the exterior fence has houses and businesses.

  Each site has a picnic table and some had a stand up bbq pit. The spaces are really close together and separated by a row of rocks. Up front they have 4 little single room cabins that say there can sleep 6 but have no bathrooms. There are some upgraded RV spaces that have outside grill areas with sinks and counter space.

  The spaces have very little shade if any! Be very aware of the weather when you visit. It'll be hot during the day and very cold at night depending on the time of year. You will be randomly assigned a space unless you pay the fee to have an assigned space.

  The KOA features a small fenced playground with a tetherball, swing set, merry go round, and a table with an umbrella. On the other side of the KOA there is a small fenced dog run. I also saw a stand alone sink near one of the loops. There is an activity center if you're hosting a group event. It had a few standing bbq pits outside. At the entrance was an air pump for filling tires.

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  Becbecandbunny O.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 14, 2021

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  Gorgeous campsite close to Phoenix

  We've really enjoyed our three night stay at Old Dutchman State Park. Grounds are well kept. Staff very friendly. Showers available. Campsites are well spaced especially if you are lucky to reserve an outer one. Great hiking trails from campsite to the Superstition Mountain.

  Only hesitation are the limited toilet locations. There are only two for a rather large campground + cabins. Closest bathroom for the 105-134 loop was a 15 min walk. As someone who tents rather than RV the distance was an issue given the lack of privacy between sites.

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  Hayley K.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 18, 2020

  The Cozy Peach at Schnepf Farms

  Glamping at it's finest

  We were here for a local event so we were able to do some nearby hiking and drinking at the incredible local Olive Mill across the road. 

  You can rent airstreams, campers, cabins, and all the glorious camping alternatives. It is a bit pricey but if you are looking for an alternative to tent camping (which you can't really find in Phoenix, this works great!)

  Many of the campers come with FULL amenities..including netflix. You can usually fit up to 5 people in the campers so it's not that bad if you are breaking it down by the group for an event. They are retro fitted with fun decor and comfy accommodations. Many come with showers or tubs installed in the trailers too.

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  Tara S.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 22, 2023

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  Great hiking and views from your campsite!

  While the sites at Lost Dutchman State Park are quite close together, the views and hiking trails are awesome! We camped in a campervan here (site 106) and it was perfect. We were in the 'rustic' loop, which consisted of sites without water or electric, and we could see Flatiron Mountain from our campsite.

  My only complaint with the site is that it was quite a long walk to the restroom! Tent campers may not be able to find a suitable spot to pitch as the sites are small, but if you can get a site between 33 and 40, you should have room to pitch a tent. There are also hiker/biker campsites that require a short walk. These have amazing views, as do the cabins. 

  We would definitely stay here again - maybe in early March so we can see the wildflowers blooming!

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  Becca C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2024

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  SUPERStition Views

  This State Park campground located in the Superstition Mountains is a frequent quick camp spot for me if I don feel like trying to beat the crowds to some favorite local dispersed sites.

  They offer sites with electric and water, and sites for dry camping, along with some cabins and group sites you can reserve. The sites offer as much privacy as one can expect in the desert and are not super close together, except for the site numbers 70+ which are only available in winter typically. There are plenty of hiking trails and activities in the park and nearby. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well maintained, and they even have a small dog “park” for your best pal to run off some energy.

  Favorite things about the park: The views and the wild life. We have seen so many beautiful birds, from quail and owls to roadrunners and vultures, along with several different types of squirrels, lizards, hare, and coyotes.

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  Michael F.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 29, 2020

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  Our home away from home

  Love this place. It's our go to when we want to get away but don't have a lot of time to drive far.

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  Bryan S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 10, 2020

  Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

  Clean

  Large clean spots. All spots are fenced descent pool and small store if you need anything. We stayed in the loop near the entrance. Quite loud with all the cars coming and going. Marina for boat rentals with a shuttle to take you back and forth. Strong WiFi. Kids were able to zoom without any issues.

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  Paul Z.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 14, 2023

  Happy Endings Retreat

  Awesome Boondocking experience !

  Scott and Kevin have a great piece of property they love To share! Located in a valley of the Bradshaw mountains just about and hour and a half from Phoenix, this is an awesome getaway- away from it all. I boondocked for a couple days and enjoyed the quiet solitude of the canyon, enjoyed hiking, and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. It’s a rocky dirt road to get here, but my class C rv easily made it- and I’ve taken it in worse roads. Well worth the effort, give this place a try! thanks Kevin and Scott!

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  Whitney W.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 25, 2019

  Apache Lake Marina & Resort

  Loosely named a "Resort"

  This place is not the type of resort you "girl's trip" to. It's the kind of resort where you plan to spend all day on the lake and come back to a shower and a real bed. You can choose to camp in your tent/RV or start in the motel.

  The resort offers:

  • breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • watercraft rentals
  • two boat ramps
  • convenience store

  There is a $10 fee to use any of their land. Even if you're just launching your boat. Emergency personnel have a base on the property which is comforting. Cell service is scarce on the lake but works great close to the resort. Only gave the resort 4 stars because I prefer camping around less people.

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  Sarah M.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 3, 2021

  Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

  Such a pleasant stay!

  I stayed here for two nights while I was in the Phoenix area after having to reroute a trip due to unexpected winter weather at my original destination. I camped in a 22 foot rental motor home.

  This was my first KOA experience, and it was such a delight. I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office. He lead me to my sight in his golf cart, helped us get backed in and all settled for the night. Staff called the next morning to finish check in and verify our stay info. The staff this whole stay was so kind, it was amazing.

  Our site (I believe most as well) was gravel but naturally pretty level. We had plenty of space between us and adjacent sites. The whole KOA has some nice touches as far as landscaping, sites with grills, etc. Very clean and well kept.

  Location is about 45 minutes from Phoenix, which was perfect for us. We spent a little time in old town Scottsdale as well which is about the same distance. I would 100% stay here again if I’m in the area.

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  christian N.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 11, 2017

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  Great

  Lost Dutchman is one of the best campsites to wake up in. One of my favorite trails in Arizona.

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  Debbie W.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 9, 2019

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  Great View, Great Trails

  This is one of many outstanding Arizona State Parks. Sites are clean and most level with mix of electric and non electric. Suggest you make reservations well ahead for busy winter months!

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  Robert G.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 24, 2020

  Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

  Great Campground with easy water access...lots of options

  There are several different RV/Camping options at Pleasant Harbor Marina / RV Resort. 

  1. In the resort with Full Hookups

  2. Out on the "flat" with just water and power (dump station on site)

  3. Out on the "flat" with no hookups. (can also tent / car camp)

  As compared to the Maricopa County Parks side, this has a little bit more party atmosphere, is less secluded, but you can almost always get at least a boondocking spot without a reservation. They also have large events here as well so check their calendar for the weekend you are wanting to go!

  We keep a boat at Lake Pleasant and are part of the Arizona Yacht Club so we are up here all the time.

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  Lisa S.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 15, 2020

  Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

  Great Hiking

  Arizona State Park campgrounds are generally developed to maximize profit at the cost of minimizing camper experience. Lost Dutchman offers one bath house to service five or six loops of campsites piled one on top of the other. Because there are so many sites, the campground is managed like a military operation with untold Numbers of rules and regulations to understand and follow. If you fail to follow, a Ranger will be by to repremand and straighten you out. Coyoties are bold here and will enter your camp even if barking dogs attempt to deter. I reserved four nights but left after two. Tortilla Flat SP up in the Superstition Mountains NEAR Canyon Lake or BLM/National Forest dispersed camping is tmore to my liking.

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  Amy G.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 20, 2019

  Apache Lake Marina & Resort

  Gorgeous lake view - Apache Lake in AZ

  When traveling to new places, I want new things to look at and unique experiences when I camp. I couldn't have asked for a more unique first day in AZ when I made my way to Apache Lake Campground (at the Marina) in AZ. It was late when I arrived, and I was starved, so it was the perfect time for dinner and a great view!

  It says that it takes over an hour to go less than 30 miles to the campground, and I assumed this was one of those GPS errors...until I saw the road to get there. Mostly washboard dirt, a little asphalt and a lot of twists and turns. Upper speed limits of 20 mph made it very clear that the GPS knew what it was yapping about. At one point, I thought I was on a movie set and seriously didn't know how any car coming the opposite direction would pass, if it came to that. But all that aside, it was a beautiful, peaceful drive! Just don't do it in the dark. It's called the Apache Trail and it's Arizona's oldest highway, originally built in 1905. Serious history here! Absolutely worth the drive, if you don't have a fear of heights and have extra time to kill. It passes through a little town called Tortilla Flat and there is apparently an ice cream shop there with prickly pear gelato!

  About the campground. It's deep in a valley, on Apache Lake. What a view!! Down a steep road that's about a mile off the main highway (Route 88), you can see the camp before you even get there. Once there, it's a little confusing to find what you need because signage isn't terribly apparent and it's a kind of "lazy-kicked-back" sort of atmosphere. Nothing up scale about it, at all. But that's part of it's charm. I guess I was there at the tail end of the "off" season, so it wasn't terribly busy. It's not fancy, by a long shot, but what you need is at your fingertips. You have to check in at the main building, which isn't very clear, especially upon arrival in the dark, but in the office, they will take your money, show you a map, and point you in the right direction.

  There's a section for RVs with hookups (and they do have a dump station). There are restrooms in a few spots, and while not fancy, they let you "do the job" you came to do. Also some showers, and again, not the Ritz, but there is water to rinse with. I'd suggest shower shoes. The camping is kind of cool, though. It's dispersed. I mean, there are many little spots nested in the trees, around the lake, on the sand, where you can just pick a spot and stay. It was only $10 to pop a squat (I think it says $5 online, but that is incorrect). Some are far better than others (on little jetties or in the trees) but they all have sweet lake views and fire rings! You are allowed to collect dead wood to use, so that makes it easier to fire up at evenings end, but they sell firewood bundles too.

  I had a little spot right off the lake, and it was quiet. A few night sounds, but nothing more than fish and birds. The only thing that bothered me were some bright lights, almost like on a jet plane, that were at the other end of the marina. I just positioned my tent so that I didn't get the runway lights right through my screen. In the morning, I took advantage of the big huge bathtub outside my tent (most people call that a lake) and took a very quick dip, since it was like ice water. Boy was it refreshing!!! Perfect little site for my first night in the desert. Not dessert. Big difference.

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  Ray & Terri F.

  Legend

  

  May. 2, 2023

  Desert Shadows RV Resort

  Good RV park, with lots of amenities

  We have a 36’ Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed for just an overnight in late April. This is a big resort and comprised mostly of permanent residents with a central pull-through area for transients. The sites are gravel and fairly close together, but the CG is clean and“patrolled” frequently by folks on golf carts. If you’re a Class A or C towing, you’ll probably have to drop to to access the hookups, as they are at the back end of the pull-throughs, not toward the middle as they usually are. 

  AT&T coverage was quite good, with 2-3 Bars of 5G+ service and speeds up to 23 MB/s. The CG WiFi was pretty decent as well, with speeds up to 4 MB/s, but varied depending on congestion.

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  Gregg K.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 4, 2020

  Desert Shadows RV Resort

  Wonderful spot

  Well kept, clean and friendly people.

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  David E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 10, 2019

  Desert Shadows RV Resort

  Clean with fill hook ups

  Our second time here. Good Sam rates available.

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  Danielle R.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 21, 2021

  Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

  Can’t even reach them, they’re phone number is a non working phone number

  Didn’t go because I couldn’t even reach them over the phone. Non working number

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  Trey T.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 15, 2023

  Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

  Expensive for dry camping

  $26/night - 2 night minimum. You have to pay an extra $10/night to use the bathrooms/showers. Dump station and water fill up included in $26/night

  Lake Pleasant doesn’t have pleasant views

  Probably a really fun place to stay if you have an ATV. Those are buzzing around all over the place going to and coming from off-roading trails