Best Glamping near Cashion, AZ

White Tank Mountain Regional Park houses several glamping options within 30 minutes of Cashion, offering spacious accommodations with water and electric hookups. These glamping sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and direct access to hiking trails, providing a comfortable base for desert exploration. "This park is so close to town, but far enough to get some quiet night sky," noted one visitor. The nearby Phoenix Metro RV Park includes luxury yurt accommodations with full hookups and resort-style amenities, while Boulders OHV Area provides more secluded safari-style glamping with vault toilets in a stargazing-friendly environment. These locations maintain clean facilities with hot showers at White Tank Mountain and swimming pools at Phoenix Metro.

Hiking trails throughout White Tank Mountain showcase the Sonoran Desert landscape with numerous saguaro cacti and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Waterfall Trail, accessible from the glamping area, features ancient petroglyphs and seasonal water features along a partially paved path. One reviewer highlighted that "miles of desert and washes to explore with tons of dispersed camping sites" make the area ideal for adventure seekers. The glamping locations near Cashion remain accessible year-round, though summer temperatures can be extreme. Winter and spring visitors enjoy comfortable temperatures for outdoor activities. Most sites require reservations, particularly during peak season from October through April when desert glamping becomes especially popular for stargazing experiences and wildlife encounters.

Best Glamping Sites Near Cashion, Arizona (12)

    1. White Tank Mountain

    16 Reviews
    Waddell, AZ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well. "

    "There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails,"

    2. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Superstition Mtn, AZ
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4485

    $35 - $99 / night

    "Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable. Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult."

    "We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table."

    3. Cave Creek Regional Park

    18 Reviews
    Cave Creek, AZ
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 465-0431

    "Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff."

    "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities. Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. "

    4. Usery Mountain Regional Park

    35 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 984-0032

    "Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get."

    "Good price, friendly staff. Clean restrooms, and fire pits. The hosts are incredible Ty yu"

    5. Phoenix Metro RV Park

    1 Review
    Phoenix, AZ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 582-0390

    6. Boulders OHV Area

    7 Reviews
    Wittmann, AZ
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 580-5500

    "There are several fenced in and cleared dirt areas to park and pull through trucks, a camper, tent and car, etc. any vehicle can make it to the staging area, road is easy to travel."

    "Huge area to disperse camp with an actual bathroom. If you dont mind occasional off road vehicles driving through during the day, its a good spot with plenty of room."

    7. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    18 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4015

    "Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see."

    "I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office."

    8. Sun Life RV Resort

    1 Review
    Mesa, AZ
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 981-9500

    9. Happy Endings Retreat

    4 Reviews
    Crown King, AZ
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 405-5546

    "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."

    "Lounge at the lake, hike in the fields, or relax in their renovated vineyard. Give them try and share your experience here!"

    10. Cave Creek Group Site

    3 Reviews
    Carefree, AZ
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 595-3300

    $150 / night

    "Great place to get away from he city and enjoy a little nature. We had a great time sitting around the fire and looking at the stars. Great hikes nearby too to enjoy."

    "Our site had a view of a trail where we watched equestrians ride by sporadically throughout the evening. We saw some snakes, coyotes, and other wildlife."

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  • Stephanie S.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Very nice

    Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see.

  • Erik J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2023

    Cave Creek Regional Park

    Friendly and beautiful

    Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff. I recommend sites with canopies if you don't have solid air conditioning as it can get hot in the sun and there's very little natural shade. All sites have power and water. There's a dual lane dump station on the way out of the park.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Close to the city, deep in the wilderness

    Reservations are necessary, as many people grab these spots, and often for long stays (14 day maximums). Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

    Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult. The individual sites are pretty small and hard to put a tent anywhere but the paved drives into each nook, much of the ground is covered in small plants and cacti. There's a picnic table/bench thing at each spot, plus a fire pit grill (which is the only place you can burn). Bathrooms and showers are on site and worked great during our stay. Bring plenty of water to hydrate with!

  • Janet H.
    Mar. 11, 2021

    Usery Mountain Regional Park

    Pleasantly surprised

    Checked in on a Sunday for a one night stay at Buckhorn CG. Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get. I expected to hear traffic in and out, but the site sits a nice distance back from the CG entrance road. Parking area was large enough to accommodate a couple of vehicles, and the site was roomy, with a few tent location possibilities. Site was raked and free of any trash, and a good distance from neighboring site. Loved the large concrete picnic table. Nice metal firepit and water on site. Really quiet— just the nearby chatter of birds and coyotes serenading. You won’t get a ‘dark sky’ night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti. Restroom and shower facilities were clean.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Large sites, great view of the Superstition Mountains

    Camped here for two nights and enjoyed it very much. Sites are large and well maintained. We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table. Many have views of the Superstition Mountains. We reserved ahead of time which is good as the campground was full when we arrived. There is overflow camping if no sites available. Bathrooms were clean and one had showers and filtered water, a nice bonus. I only saw two bathrooms (there might have been another in the newer loop but we didn’t explore that) so they were not real close to our site. Several hiking trails directly accessible from the park. A variety of ranger led programs but unfortunately none during our stay. You do have to put up with the annoying train whistle from about 10-6 from nearby Goldsfield “Ghost town” but otherwise it is probably the quietest campground I’ve ever stayed at. Only issue we had was with over-eager volunteers who yelled at us and told us we couldn’t park outside the showers. (We had moved from our site to use the showers after our hike and before leaving).

  • Sarah M.
    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.

  • Ellen W.
    Oct. 3, 2019

    Cave Creek Regional Park

    Great for hiking and relaxing

    Maricopa County Park in Cave Creek. Very well taken care of. 

    The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities.

    Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. 

    The campground itself is very clean. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit. 

    There is an older area, sites 1 through 42, which offers more space in between the spaces. the newer area, sites 43 through 55 are closer to each other, but still doesn't feel crowded.

  • Ellen W.
    Oct. 3, 2019

    White Tank Mountain

    Close to town, yet far enough away for hiking and relaxing

    Another Maricopa County parks campground which is great for hiking and relaxing. 

    Very well taken care of. The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well. 

    Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to.  Maricopa trail runs through the park. 

    The campground itself is very clean, including the restrooms and showers. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit. Sites are far enough from each other so it doesn't feel crowded. Not much vegetation on the campground itself, so sunshine in abundance.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2022

    White Tank Mountain

    Convenient to Phoenix

    General: Located less than an hour from Phoenix, this campground is an easy getaway. There are two campgrounds: The Family Campground (40 sites) with water and 30/50 amp electric hookups and the more“rustic” Willow Canyon Campground (19 sites) with no hookups. This campground is good for tents, campervans, or small (16 feet or less) trailers. There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails, which was very helpful considering we were not familiar with the area. 

    Site Quality: We stayed in the Family Campground so we could take advantage of the electric hookups. The sites are gravel, a good size, well-maintained, and spaced a decent amount of distance apart. Some are pull-through and some back-in. In addition to the aforementioned water and electric hookups, each site also has a picnic table, bbq grill, and fire pit. Some have covered picnic shelters but not all. Most of these also have space for tents. 

    Bathhouse: Is located in the center of the loop and was clean. Sites on the inside have paths leading to the bathhouse but if you are on the outside of the loop, access is via a path between sites 34 and 36 or sites 11 and 13. Three stalls, one sink, and one shower. One sink is not really adequate for 40 sites, but I did not encounter more than one other person at a time. Soap dispenser, rack, and air dryer. The way the water faucets are is wasteful: once you turn them on, they run for quite some time before turning off. Hot water was appreciated. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on that. 

    Activities: Several hiking trails. The most popular one is the waterfall trail, but you need to drive to the trailhead for this. It is paved for the first half mile (shortly after the petroglypghs) and then it is a rocky, gravel path. The waterfall only runs after heavy rain (I would think this would make access very challenging). There was water in the “pool” and it is scenic so it was worthwhile to go despite no running falls. There are restrooms, a picnic area and a playground near this trailhead. Some of the other trails are used by mountain bikers or horseback riders. The information you receive at check-in details the usage for each trail. 

    This campground was mainly an overnight as we continued to head west but I am glad we took the time to hike the waterfall trail before leaving. If you need groceries or other supplies, the town of Surprise, about 8 miles to the east, would have everything you need. Note there is a nearby air force base and you will hear jets flying by, although this was during daylight hours.


Guide to Cashion

Camping options near Cashion, Arizona range from developed county parks to dispersed desert sites within 30-45 minutes of town. The region sits at approximately 1,100 feet elevation in the Sonoran Desert, characterized by extreme summer heat often exceeding 110°F between June and September. Winter overnight temperatures typically drop to the 40s, making October through April the primary camping season.

What to do

**Night hiking: Available at Usery Mountain Regional Park, where rangers lead special evening programs. "They offer tons of programs for everyone like night hikes and scorpion hunts," notes Jose G., who recommends reserving well ahead as "they tend to get booked really quick especially during the winter time."

**Visit nature centers: Regional parks feature educational facilities with desert wildlife exhibits. "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library," shares Ellen W. about Cave Creek Regional Park, adding that the center "offers activities" for visitors.

**Rock scrambling: For more adventurous visitors, some trails provide challenging terrain. At White Tank Mountain, "If you like rock scrambling there is plenty of that at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park," mentions Crystal C., who recommends checking out "the Ford Canyon or Goat Camp trails if you are really into a challenge. These have a lot of rock scrambling and some of the highest heights in the park."

What campers like

**Desert wildlife viewing: Early mornings and evenings offer the best chances to spot native animals. "Heard some coyotes in the night, which was exciting. Enjoyed hiking the trails and exploring the landscape," writes Rebecca G. about her stay at Lost Dutchman State Park Campground.

**Spacious campsites: Many county parks provide well-separated sites. At Mesa-Apache Junction KOA, "the campground is large and the spots have plenty of space," according to Sarina, who visits annually and notes "we love it here!"

**Contrast between urban proximity and natural setting: Many sites balance convenience with natural experiences. "Another Maricopa County parks campground which is great for hiking and relaxing. Very well taken care of," says Ellen W., who appreciates that Cave Creek Regional Park is "quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit."

What you should know

**Gate closing times: Some parks restrict nighttime access. "Nothing on website said gate closes and can't get back in after 9 pm," warns Nicole E. about Cave Creek Regional Park, highlighting the importance of checking operational details before booking.

**Reservation requirements: Winter is peak season requiring advance planning. At White Tank Mountain, Lee D. notes: "There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails, which was very helpful."

**Temperature extremes: Seasonal planning is essential for comfort. "This was considered to be a developed site which was $32 a night but I managed to somehow get it for a semi-developed price of $22," reports Crystal C., who adds that her site "had no shade which was ok when I visited in early spring but would have been way too hot to have stayed here during late spring or summer."

Tips for camping with families

**Look for educational programs: Ranger-led activities enhance children's experiences. At Usery Mountain Regional Park, Chenery K. joined "two ranger-led hikes here (Black Rock Loop for sunrise hikes) as well as a county-sponsored astronomy night with access to multiple large telescopes and an astronomy presentation. Check the park website for their activities calendar."

**Playground access: Some parks offer dedicated play areas. Ellen W. mentions that White Tank Mountain has "a couple of playgrounds in the park as well" in addition to hiking trails, making it suitable for families with younger children.

**Consider luxury camping options: For families new to outdoor experiences, Boulders OHV Area offers glamping with basic amenities. "Huge area to disperse camp with an actual bathroom. If you dont mind occasional off road vehicles driving through during the day, its a good spot with plenty of room," reports Daniel B.

Tips from RVers

**Electric hookup availability: Most developed sites offer power, but amp ratings vary. "Each site has a picnic table and grill. This was a shakedown for our new travel trailer, so we wanted to be near town in case something went wrong," shares Rusty T. about White Tank Mountain, noting the park is "just west of Phoenix metroplex" making it convenient for testing equipment.

**Site selection considerations: Choose locations based on access needs. At Lost Dutchman, Terri D. advises: "Carefully review the site you select to be sure it will accommodate your rig. Roads are narrow and there are unforgiving drop offs on the sides. We had site 118 which was closer to mountain so view was very good."

**Dump station access: Many parks have facilities for waste disposal. "Nice dump station on the way out too," notes Chris P. about Usery Mountain Regional Park, which he describes as "a nice spot close to home and easy to get to."

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