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Best Campgrounds near Casa Grande, AZ

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The Sonoran Desert surrounding Casa Grande, Arizona features a diverse range of camping options within a 30-mile radius. Picacho Peak State Park Campground, located 20 miles southeast of Casa Grande, offers tent and RV sites with mountain views and hiking trails. Within city limits, several RV resorts cater primarily to winter visitors, including Encore Fiesta Grande, Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort, and RoVer's Roost SKP Park. These established campgrounds provide full hookups, while more primitive camping can be found at West Pinal County Park, which offers basic amenities at lower costs. The region's camping landscape ranges from luxury RV resorts with pools and organized activities to simple desert sites with minimal facilities.

Arizona State Trust Land permits are required for dispersed camping in many areas surrounding Casa Grande, with annual passes available online for approximately $20. Winter months (October through April) represent peak camping season when temperatures are mild and comfortable, while summer brings extreme heat often exceeding 100°F. Most RV resorts in Casa Grande operate year-round but see significantly higher occupancy during winter. As one camp host noted, "Reserve ahead during winter months as we often fill up. Large RVs should plan carefully as sites are limited." Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, though some dispersed areas may have spotty coverage. Fire restrictions are common during dry periods, with many RV parks prohibiting ground fires entirely.

Campers frequently mention the dramatic desert sunrises and sunsets as highlights of their stays. The 55+ RV resorts receive particularly high ratings for their amenities and social activities. According to one visitor, "Fiesta Grande RV Resort has almost every activity you can think of for a healthy and fun stay. The sites are full hookup and surprisingly large and clean." Wildlife encounters, including rattlesnakes, are occasionally reported even within developed campgrounds. Nearby attractions include the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch near Picacho Peak, and various hiking trails. For those seeking solitude, BLM lands further from town offer quieter experiences, though visitors should be prepared for occasional military aircraft flyovers and border patrol presence in some southern areas.

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Best Camping Sites Near Casa Grande, Arizona (167)

    1. Picacho Peak State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Picacho, AZ
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 466-3183

    $50 / night

    "Great stop off or home base to see a lot of great arizona attractions like saguaro national park, tombstone and tucson."

    "We stayed on the western edge of "C" loop so the sunsets were unobstructed and magnificent. The peak looms over the Campground and the layout is perfect to take in all the surroundings."

    2. Encore Foothills West

    4 Reviews
    Casa Grande, AZ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Visited the Casa Grande Ruins and San Tan Mountain Regional Park for hiking with our dog."

    "It's an active park so lots of activities and the location is great. Full hookups and large sites."

    3. Picacho-Tucson NW KOA

    17 Reviews
    Picacho, AZ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 466-2966

    "Couldn’t drive any longer so used my KOA app on the road and booked it. Pulled in after hours and folder was waiting with map and site number."

    "Right next to the I10 so real easy to get to. Big roomy level spaces, we had a premium spot."

    4. Encore Fiesta Grande

    2 Reviews
    Casa Grande, AZ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Fiesta Grande RV Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona is a nice 55+ age qualified RV resort in the sunny Arizona desert. The staff here is very welcoming and friendly."

    "Cell coverage for T-mobile is great here, there are lots of big name stores (like Walmart) all within walking distance from this resort."

    5. Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Casa Grande, AZ
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 421-7000

    "Pickle Ball, pools, hot tubs, streets within the park to bike or walk… You can rent spaces for your RV or they also have small homes to rent.

    Prices in April are very reasonable!"

    6. RoVer's Roost SKP Park

    2 Reviews
    Casa Grande, AZ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 426-3589

    "Note to travelers, Arizona is beastly hot in the summer. Our A/C worked but our absorbsion refer couldn't keep up. Had to get an ice chest and dry ice. The host was very friendly."

    7. High Chaparral RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Arizona City, AZ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 466-5076

    "The staff is beyond amazing—friendly, helpful, and genuinely fun to be around. High Chaparral is hands-down the best adult RV community in Arizona."

    "Drive~ins welcome! Looks like plenty of activities for cooler weather."

    8. Sundance 1 RV Resort

    1 Review
    Casa Grande, AZ
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (520) 426-9662

    9. Motoland

    1 Review
    Casa Grande, AZ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 421-1716

    $30 / night

    10. Pinal County Fairgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Coolidge, AZ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 723-7881

    "There is no designated camp zones it is a very dry area ofcourse being in the middle of Arizona. But we were prepared with sleeping pads and tent tarps for comfort."

    "I stayed up front for the first week then around back fot the second week. Nice place to stay. Jen, the camp host was very friendly and welcoming. Totally recommend."

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  • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 8, 2025

    Peralta Regional Park Primitive Remote Campsites

    Our 3rd time here, so peaceful!

    We do really love this campground because it’s so quiet and has nice hikes. However, it seems that post-monsoon, they are not fixing the roads, which they told us they would in early spring. The roads are quite rugged from the rains. But still, lovely park and quiet. We’re just here Nov 7-9 and there was no camp host, no one really doing the rounds. The camp was pretty quiet. We enjoyed site 25

  • April H.
    Oct. 31, 2025

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Iconic Camping

    This is a state campground not too far from Phoenix.  It is well maintained and almost every site has a nice view of the iconic monolith.  The sites are graveled, which I like as it helps manage dust and mud.  There are a lot of quail-my favorite desert bird-and the rangers actually have a quail feeding area near the entrance.  It has the standard amenities however no camp store.  The bathrooms were a little far from my site which was somewhat inconvenient.  The other thing I don't care for is that the fire ring was located right next to the table.  This can be a problem not only for cooking and it also for "sitting around the campfire".  There are trails you can take right of the campground, including Siphon Draw to Flatiron.  Before dawn, I could sit facing east toward the monolith and actually see the lights of headlamps heading up Siphon Draw before the heat of the day.

  • Lisa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2025

    Vekol Valley Road

    Beautiful area and it’s free!

    We spent one night here about 3/4 of a mile down the road on the right. There was an area that was big enough to pull off and turn our 30 foot fifth wheel around in. The sunset was beautiful. The next morning I did walk down to where the road forks and there was plenty of spaces down there. My only complaint about where we camped was, you could still hear the freeway, and the flies were a little bothersome.

  • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    Fun Ghost town and Camping

    We happened upon this cool campground on our way to the state park that doesn’t have check in until 2 even though when I called at 9 they had tons of sites open. The Goldmine sites are clean and level. All have fire pits and most have a picnic table. It was fun to walk right up to the town and walk around. Cowboy Dan who owns and runs the steakhouse is hilarious and his wait staff was helpful and accommodating. They have train rides and you can visit a mine. The coffee shop opens at 9 and they have a great menu for breakfast, lunch and snack time. The restrooms are clean and the camp host was very helpful. We were able to unload our side by side and we traveled up to Tortilla Flats where you can have lunch and then onto Apache Lake and campground. That road does require 4 WD but we did see a Tesla on it so I guess if you like a challenge and don’t have 4WD then anything is possible!!
    Great spot and cheaper than the state park for dry camping $30 here and the same price for hook ups here $50.

  • Alisa P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Canyon Lake Marina & Campground

    Nice location on the water

    This campground is right on the water. Close to Tortilla Flat which is a cool spot for the whole family. Lots of boats in the marina but we never say one on the lake. We did see kayakers and paddle boards those were venturing up the river. Road is very twisty on the way here but paved the whole way. Great spot!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Picacho Peak RV Resort

    Top Notch Place

    Friendly staff and full timers, super clean, beautiful view of Peak and amazing hiking trail. I could definitely see myself spending winters here. So many activities for residents

  • N
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Hackamore Road Dispersed

    The Beginning

    I went and personally checked out this dispersed camping area that's about half a click or so away from the Goldfield Ghost Town.

    Hackamore Road is a straight up OHV Trail, and last night I learned that on a total whim.

    I'm confident enough to hop on here and say that it was a pretty nice experience overall. There were some dudes shredding it pretty late last night, (pretty sure I overheard them mentioning their tire got flat).

    So expect a little bit of company; although no one bothered me

    The coyotes started howling around 4am, but they started dying down after they had migrated.

    I'm a country guy so the sounds don't really bother me, but if you're particular about your sleep I would recommend bringing a camping trailer + earmuff combo.

    The ground is hard as concrete, but I have no complaints. I got some of the best sleep I've had in a long time.

Guide to Casa Grande

Campsites near Casa Grande, Arizona offer diverse camping experiences within a semi-arid environment where summer temperatures regularly exceed 105°F from June through September. The area sits at approximately 1,400 feet elevation and features classic Sonoran Desert terrain characterized by creosote bush flats and scattered saguaro cacti. Winter camping spots fill quickly between November and March when daytime temperatures moderate to 65-75°F.

What to do

Hiking Picacho Peak: Located 20 miles southeast of Casa Grande, Picacho Peak State Park Campground offers challenging trails with significant elevation gain. "A beautiful park with a challenging hike. Great stop off or home base to see a lot of great arizona attractions like saguaro national park, tombstone and tucson," notes Michael K.

Visit Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch: Only 10 minutes from Picacho-Tucson NW KOA, this unique attraction lets visitors feed ostriches and other animals. "We tent camped here one night... Don't miss the Ostrich Ranch!" says Rae M.

Golfing: Many Casa Grande camping spots connect to golf facilities. The 9-hole course at Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort becomes free after April 15. "We played twice and it was free because they don't charge after April 15th," shares Jan G.

Stargazing: The desert night skies offer excellent star viewing opportunities. "The campground doesn't have a lot of light at night so you get a wonderful dark sky star display," explains Janifer A. about her experience at Picacho Peak.

What campers like

Desert plant diversity: The varied desert vegetation around campsites creates a distinctive camping environment. "So many beautiful desert plants, some Saguaros, Yuca, Agave... Really lovely," writes Sophia about her stay at Picacho-Tucson NW KOA.

Year-round pools: Many RV parks maintain heated swimming pools through winter. At High Chaparral RV Park, "The pool and hot tub are fantastic and open 24 hours," according to itinerantj.

Spacious sites: Campgrounds often provide well-separated spaces despite the desert setting. At Picacho Peak State Park, "The spots are pretty far apart so you don't feel like you're right next to your neighbor," explains Alicia F.

Activity options: Winter visitors particularly appreciate the scheduled events at parks. "They have almost every activity you can think of for a healthy and fun stay," notes Jeff & Steff about Encore Fiesta Grande.

What you should know

Summer heat precautions: Temperatures regularly exceed 100°F from May through September. "This is a beautiful place to camp most of the year. The Summer sun can be brutal of course," warns Alicia F. about Picacho Peak.

Noise considerations: Highway and train sounds affect some campgrounds. "Slight noise from freeway in evening," notes Shelley H. about Picacho Peak, while at Picacho-Tucson NW KOA, a camper mentions "road noise and frequent trains which didn't bother me."

Water limitations: Many sites have electric hookups but not water. "Site had electric but no water. There was water at the dump station," reports Annell N. at Picacho Peak State Park.

Off-season benefits: Visiting in April-May brings lower rates and fewer crowds. At Pinal County Fairgrounds, camping costs just $10 per night. "We were dry/primitive campers saving our coins here and there! This was an easy quick $10," explains KJ G.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Select campgrounds with play areas for children. KJ G. noted at Pinal County Fairgrounds: "There was an animal 4H fair of some sort going on which we enjoyed even through all our sleep!"

Pool temperatures: Swimming pools may not be heated enough in winter months. "The pool was too cold to swim in this time of year," reports Mstwister E. about their April visit to Picacho-Tucson NW KOA.

Strategic site selection: At some campgrounds, certain areas are noisier than others. A camper at Picacho-Tucson NW KOA advises: "The sites by the playground and clubhouse area are noisy during the day with children playing as children do."

Tips from RVers

Age restrictions: Many Casa Grande camping facilities maintain 55+ age requirements. Gary K. mentions that Sundance 1 RV Resort has a "10 year age limit on RVs but made an exception for us due to it being the off season."

Winter reservation timing: Secure spots months in advance for January-March stays. "Quiet park, I was surprised because it is so big. Sites are level and large," reports Nancy P. about Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort.

Electricity concerns: Summer RV camping requires reliable air conditioning. At RoVer's Roost SKP Park, Jeff H. notes: "Arizona is beastly hot in the summer. Our A/C worked but our absorption refer couldn't keep up. Had to get an ice chest and dry ice."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find camping near Casa Grande, AZ?

West Pinal County Park offers affordable dry camping at $10/day with pull-through sites, shade ramadas, and picnic tables. The park is maintained by a volunteer host from October through Easter and features clean port-a-jons but no hookups. For those seeking dispersed options, Cottonwood Canyon Rd. Dispersed camping is available between Apache Junction and Florence. Remember to purchase an Arizona State Trust pass before camping in this popular off-roading area.

What are the best RV parks in Casa Grande, AZ?

Encore Fiesta Grande is a highly-rated 55+ RV resort in Casa Grande with exceptional amenities. The resort offers a full activity calendar, friendly staff, and a vibrant community atmosphere. For travelers seeking additional options, Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort provides well-maintained facilities and recreational opportunities. Both resorts offer full hookups and are designed to accommodate larger RVs comfortably.

Are camper rentals available in Casa Grande?

While Casa Grande doesn't have many dedicated camper rental businesses within the city limits, several RV parks like Sundance 1 RV Resort and RoVer's Roost SKP Park may offer long-term rental options or connections to local rental services. For traditional RV rentals, you'll likely need to check with dealers in nearby Phoenix or Tucson. Many visitors prefer to arrange rentals before arriving in the area, especially during peak winter season when snowbirds flock to Arizona.

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