Best RV Parks & Resorts near Chinle, AZ

Cottonwood Campground near Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers 93 paved sites without hookups, suitable for RVs up to 35 feet. The campground provides a dump station and potable water fill but no electric, sewer, or water hookups at individual sites. "We stayed at this campground in a 35' Motorhome towing. No hook up but there is a dump station & potable water," notes one camper. Spider Rock Campground provides more rustic RV accommodations with limited maneuvering space for larger rigs. Many sites at Spider Rock are challenging for vehicles over 28 feet, with one visitor noting, "We have a 28' 5th wheel and after looking at the potential spots, had to back our way out."

Seasonal considerations affect RV camping options in the area. Cottonwood Campground operates primarily from April through October, with reduced availability during winter months. The $20 nightly fee at Cottonwood requires cash payment via self-pay envelopes. Cell service varies throughout the region, with stronger 4G signals reported at Cottonwood. Spider Rock Campground, located about 10 miles from Chinle, requires cash payment on-site and offers fewer amenities but closer access to canyon views. According to reviews, both campgrounds can be sparsely populated midweek, even during summer, making them good options for those seeking quieter surroundings. No advance reservations are accepted at Cottonwood, while Spider Rock does take reservations.

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Best RV Sites Near Chinle, Arizona (5)

1. Spider Rock Campground
6 Reviews
Canyon De Chelly National Monument, AZ
11 miles
Website
+1 (928) 781-2014
$11 - $31 / night
"Close to the sights. The campground is a little rough along the edges but the sites are great. There is a great hiking trail that starts at the campground and goes to the canyon."

"Nothing around the area and about 10 miles from town."
2. Cottonwood Campground
25 Reviews
Chinle, AZ
2 miles
Website
+1 (928) 674-8261
$14 - $20 / night
"This is a really nice peaceful campground at the entrance of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Canyon de Chelly is beautiful and amazing and worth going out of your way for. "

"We stayed at this campground at Canyon De Chelly in a 35' Motorhome towing. No hook up but there is a dump station & potable water. Restrooms & showers are available & clean."

3. Nizhoni Ranch
1 Review
Ganado, AZ
42 miles
Website
+1 (928) 460-2113
$120 - $150 / night
4. Wheatfields Lake Campground
2 Reviews
Newcomb, NM
27 miles
Website

5. Asaayi (Bowl Canyon) Lake
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Fort Defiance, AZ
38 miles
Website
+1 (928) 810-8501
$10 / night

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RV Park Reviews near Chinle, AZ

33 Reviews of 5 Chinle Campgrounds

Laura M.
Legend
May. 6, 2022
Cottonwood Campground
Nice & Right Outside of Canyon de Chelly
This is a really nice peaceful campground at the entrance of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Canyon de Chelly is beautiful and amazing and worth going out of your way for. Be sure to pre arrange with an authorized tour guide, if you want to go down into the canyon. We didn't plan ahead and didn't get to go down, though driving all the way to the end of the canyon (we went along the south side) was beautiful on its own. Just about each pull off has native vendors selling handmade art and goods.

$14/night (cash only!) for a tent site, and $5 for day use. Camp fee includes use of dump station and water fill, but heads up that the water is turned off for the winter. Dump station open year round.

There are flush toilets but no showers. 2 of the restrooms were closed for the winter as well.

Sites come with a picnic table and grill, no fire rings (fires not allowed here). There is no privacy or any kind of barrier between sites. It was not a big deal when we were here as there were only a few other campers, but I could see it feeling crowded during busy season. Some sites have a lot of shade and some are in full sun, so there’s something for everyone.

Heads up - this is Navajo Nation and there is no alcohol or marijuana use allowed, and there are loose dogs hanging out everywhere.

ATT had LTE, and Verizon and TMobile were roaming.
Elsa L.
Scout
Sep. 3, 2021
Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Camphround
We stayed at this campground at Canyon De Chelly in a 35' Motorhome towing. No hook up but there is a dump station & potable water. Restrooms & showers are available & clean. Barbecue & picnic table at every site. $14 a day. They only accept cash. It was quiet & clean. Great place to stay and explore the Canyon.
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Dawn B.
Traveler
May. 3, 2024
Cottonwood Campground
All you can ask for and only $20
Paved roads and pads, picnic tables, picnic fire pits, flush bathrooms, water and sewer (1 per loop), all in a beautifully trees setting. Birds singing. Conveniently located near the visitor’s centre and at the halfway point where you choose the north or south scenic drive.
Catherine S.
Traveler
Oct. 27, 2023
Cottonwood Campground
Reliable camping close to Canyon de Chelly
Well-spaced sites under gorgeous cottonwood trees in bright yellow fall foliage (beware if allergic!). Basic services as listed, except no internet that we could find. Verizon = 3 bars. Ranger told me he's never seen the campground fill up. Great staging location for both North Rim and South Rim exploration. Private homes surround the park, fairly close. Stray dogs come around but were not aggressive. $20 for camper van.
Sotnos B.
Guide
May. 18, 2022
Cottonwood Campground
Exceeded expectations
Based on reviews we were apprehensive about staying here....boy were we happy we did. Absolutely quiet. Nice shady pull through site. Campground was about 1/4 full. Strong 4g signal. Easy walk to visitor center. Only drawback were goatshead thorns....our poor dog couldn't spend much time outside without getting them in her paws.
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Jeni D.
Traveler
May. 12, 2023
Cottonwood Campground
Canyon de Chelly campground
Slightly run down campground with clean bathrooms, flush toilets, no showers, no hookups. Dump station with water fill. The dispersed water fills not working. Close to visitor center but no views from campsite. Good shade trees. No problem getting site around 4:30p on a Thursday in May.
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Shawn
Ranger
Aug. 27, 2025
Cottonwood Campground
Quiet and right next to Canyon de Chelly
Very peaceful, not busy, no hook ups. Just out houses for now. Sewer is under repair so no dump station either. There were some stray dogs when I first arrived, but they didn’t bother us.
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Craig J.
Guide
Oct. 17, 2020
Spider Rock Campground
Rough but Serviceable Campground in a Spectacular Location
I visited Spider Rock and met the proprietor Howard Smith 20 years ago. He is still there maintaining this spacious campground on his own. It is rough around the edges but you will be very close to the rim of the canyon and within a short drive of amazing access points via car and foot. The campground has no amenities and is covered with a layer of fine red dust, but we did just fine in our 17-foot Casita RV. Call before you go to find out about limitations as the Navajo Nation has been hard hit by Covid. Don't miss the hike down into the canyon to see the White House (named after the large cliff dwelling ruin cut into white rock). The canyon is breathtaking: red cliffs surround lush-looking pastures cared for by Navajo inhabitants but off limits unless you access via Lighthouse Trail, which offers limited access to the canyon floor, or arrange a guided tour.
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Dominik
Traveler
Sep. 22, 2022
Cottonwood Campground
Very quiet and peaceful
The campsite is quite spacious and quiet but at the same time super close to the Canyon and very easy to find driving from or to Chinle. We arrived late at night (9:30pm) and there was a lot of free spots. Internet works fast, there're tables and BBQs around. The only problem we had was that Dyrt GPS coordinates were wrong, but easy to Google the right place when in the area.