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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 (166)

    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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  • Stacy R.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    High Chaparral RV Park

    100 Out of 10 – The Ultimate Adult RV Community in Arizona!

    We stayed 4-months last winter as snowbirds at High Chaparral RV Resort, and all I can say is this place is a 100 out of 10! This isn’t just an RV resort—it’s a full-on adult community bursting with FUN and SUN. The management here goes above and beyond to keep everyone entertained. From casino nights with real tables, dealers, and prizes, to bingo nights, live concerts, unbelievable cookouts, pickleball tournaments, frisbee golf, ladies’ luncheons, and the guys’ morning coffee gatherings—there is ALWAYS something happening. It’s impossible to be bored here. The 24-hour pool and spa was perfect for relaxing any time of day, and the whole community vibe makes you feel like you’re part of one big family. 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. If you’re looking for sunshine, friendship, endless activities, and memories that will last a lifetime, this is the place to be. We can’t wait to come back!

  • Julie F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Close to PHX, great hikes

    We love the Superstition mountains. Lost Dutchman campground is great. Has everything and is close to hwy and Phoenix. Lots to do in the area, lots of hikes straight from the campground. Homes were close to our campsite, but the view of the mountains was great!

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Mesa Gardens RV Park

    Hidden fees and rules

    The park was fine. Not my preference but wanted to be as close to my son visiting as possible so it worked.

    However the site I was on wasnt easy at all to get into with my 29ft trailer. After multiple attempts of trying to be on the gravel behind the concrete pad like others I stay partially on the concrete pad since there were no rules specified about this. I arrived on a Friday evening (labor day weekend). Tuesday the manager came by and said something. She was super nice. I explained the events of getting into the spot with the traffic in the park and that I triple checked the rules on it. Since I was leaving the next morning she let me stay as is.

    Today though I got an email about a balance. So if you book less than a 30day stay you pay a fee of $4. And the electric charge that is listed for Monthly stays is charged for a few nights as well.

    I would stay again though. I mean the location was convenient for my visit. It was a well kept park. Just a few unknowns that I wish I knew before booking

  • Ethan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Peralta Road Dispersed Camping

    Camping not available

    Was a great site before, but now all the camp sites are blocked and no longer allowed. This area will be missed it was very convenient.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Vekol Valley Road

    Quiet place

    Tons of nice level spots, just dry and hot in summer, not much shade

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Clean friendly easy

    We stayed 4 nights in July. Staff friendly and helpful. Clean quiet nice level sites FHU everything worked great. Wi-Fi is poor. Will stay here again.

  • M
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Towerpoint Resort (55+)

    Paradise for all senior adults

    Towerpoint is not the biggest resort but not the smallest either. It was perfect for us. Everyone was very friendly, often waving to strangers. The price includes so many amenities such as pickleball, a wood shop, pottery, stained glass, shuffleboard, tennis, fitness classes and line dancing, classes for a variety of things including Spanish and sign language. The list just goes on and on.  Additional amenities such as massages, laundry services and a grill right at the resort and concert series among so many others are offered at a reasonable price. There is something for everyone. We will be going back this Winter and have recommended it to many others.

  • Jonathan E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2025

    Redrock Trail Head Dispersed

    Quiet and peaceful, but be aware of cholla cacti

    This is a nice spot to camp, whether it just be an overnight or for multiple days. It was peaceful and serene when I visited in April, with very few people around. The dirt road in is pretty short and smooth (my Toyota Corolla did just fine), and there were at least a few viable sites. I pitched a tent without any problems. There seems to be a shooting range somewhere nearby since I could hear what sounded like shots in the distance at times, but that was minimal and didn’t interrupt my stay.

    I recommend this spot, but be aware of the cacti, as it was kind of like a cholla forest. I visited with my dog and we definitely had to be cautious when setting up camp and just moving about. Walking on the road we drove in on was fine, but walking around the campsite itself was more of an issue since there were cholla balls scattered throughout. You should be fine if you’re careful, but I’d suggest reconsidering if you have a dog with you and that dog doesn’t have shoes/boots.

  • Jonathan E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2025

    Vekol Valley Road

    Quiet, Secluded, and Convenient

    Very easy to get to with my Toyota Corolla. There are quite a few pull-outs on the road with sites and there is enough brush in the area to feel pretty secluded. I saw a jackrabbit or something similar right after dusk, so there is at least some small wildlife in the area. In all, it was quiet and peaceful and I would stay here again. Plus, there is what seems to be a dried-out, rocky riverbed nearby that I walked around with my dog, which was nice!

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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