Best Tent Camping near Chino Valley, AZ

Recent Tent Reviews in Chino Valley

895 Reviews of 25 Chino Valley Campgrounds

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  Chef Rebecca S.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 31, 2025

  Enchanted Forest Trail Campsites

  Beautiful place a nice hike to the lake

  This place is gorgeous the sites are spaced well . Unfortunately there's been a lot of homeless and left behind trash when we stay we always leave with bags and bags of trash. We can complain about the problem or be part of the solution.

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  Ssch D.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 30, 2025

  Lo Lo Mai Springs Resort

  Our most favorite campground

  LoLoMai is our go-to campground. It has an ideal 2h drive distance, is nestled into the oak creek canyon, and secluded from the road. Kids can roam freely. From sitting in the creek during the summer heat, to exploring the nearby wineries, venturing to the parks, or just sitting by the fire enjoying the cicadas sing, there is something nice for every day. The mix of full hookups, cabins and tent camping allows for every style that you might prefer.

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  Regina R.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 28, 2025

  Lewis River Rv Park

  The worst of the worst

  Do not waste your time visiting this place. Do not get sucked in by the river because the RV park is the worst I have ever seen. Campers burning down because of bad wiring throughout the park. Long term tenants that refuse to clean up their sites, allow their kids to run wild and trash the place further, an owner that cares only about how much he can can you and suck as much money as he can out of you while providing less than adequate and most often less than safe services and an entire staff that is treated like something the owner stepped in and wiped off his shoes.  There are way better places in the area!

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  Starseed P.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 24, 2025

  FR 222 Dispersed

  Very popular

  I've parked my van as well as my skoolie out there many times over 5 years. It is under the canopy of the trees, very popular place so it gets crazy crowded. Think off grid intentional community. Is your are into herbal medicine, usnea grows here in mass. Mushrooms, yarrow herb. It is usually quiet at night, busy in the day. The road through there is a direct route from Belmont to flag, so expect that traffic. Also they shut down the interstate, this road actually becomes the route to flag. Everything from sheriff to semi trucks will drive it, and not slow! But tons of space in the forest.

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  Ethan B.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 24, 2025

  super secret camp spot 1

  Fun spot

  Rock quarry right next to the site is great for shooting some rounds. There’s a mini lake next to the spot as well. Beautiful area.

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  Molly S.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 6, 2025

  Beaverhead Flats Road Dispersed Camping

  Great spot near Sedona

  Great dispersed camping spot close to Sedona!

  Heads up we camped a little further down on Beaverhead Rd where there were more open spots and an easier dirt road to drive onto. Plenty of spots to choose from which was surprising on a holiday week (Christmas to New Years). The camping was a lot quieter than I expected even though there were a bunch of other campers. Everyone seemed to be able to find a spot far enough from another to have a secluded space.

  The location is super convenient from Oak Village and downtown Sedona. There is even a back way on highway 89 if you find yourself in West Sedona and don't want to drive through traffic to get to highway 179.

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  Gonzo A.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 3, 2025

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Great Park with Many Attractions Nearby

  Spent a few days here last Spring and loved it.  The sites were decent.  I was lucky to have one with a view but overall the site was decent.  There are quite a few campgrounds and a couple were up the mountain slightly.  Def suggest checking those campgrounds out - not much shade in those areas.  The Quail campground had ample shade.  Nearby towns - Cottonwood, Jerome - have lots of shopping, dining options.  Sedona is also not a far drive and beautiful.  Definitely recommend staying in this area if not at Dead Horse.

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  Mary W.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 2, 2025

  Trittle Mountain Campsites - Kendall Camp Road

  Trittle mountain

  Had a wonderful time white tail deer walking thru the campsite. Plenty of sites to choose from. The only problem we ran into were the wild pigs trying to open our tote (no food in the store ) board games and camp kitchen utensils.

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  Ben W.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 31, 2024

  Schnebly Hill Road

  Come from hwy 17 not 89A

  The road is totally doable in a minivan or the likes if you have some experience driving on rougher terrain, but only if you are coming in off of hwy 17. If you are in Sedona and decide to take 89A because you don’t want to drive out to hwy 17 like we did you will be met with a side by side trail. It is not a road. We barely made it in a 2025 Subaru Outback wilderness. If you have 4x4 and a solid 12 inches of ground clearance then go for it cause it is fun but damn. We took hwy 17 the rest of the days we camped here and it was a breeze. Beautiful views!

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  Patrick L.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 28, 2024

  Dispersed camping near Crown King

  Worth the drive

  Beautiful camping surrounded by ponderosa pines and boulders. Rich in wildlife.

  We were pushing the envelope with a 30 ft camper. Would strongly suggest motorhomes and longer RV's not consider this location. Our family were the only campers during our stay. Lots of activity in and around Crown King. Gas and water available in town. Due to roads, add an hour to any estimated drive time if pulling a trailer.

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  Charles R.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 27, 2024

  Kit Carson RV Park

  Easy rest stop.

  We only stayed 2 nights. Spot E2 was a bit tight to back up into, needing to weave in-between obstacles. 220 power wasn't working, but maintenance was out here immediately and fixed it. Was here in winter, with showers and bathrooms closed, so never saw them.

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  Spencer A.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 24, 2024

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Merry Christmas Eve!

  Outstanding one night stay at the DHR Cabins. The family had an awesome stay. Cabins right on the river, quiet and spread out enough. Walked and fished the river, so peaceful. Cleanest bathrooms I have ever been to at a campsite. Would suggest this to anyone, had a blast!

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  Jake S.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 16, 2024

  Rimrock Dispersed Site

  Dispersed site 30 mins from Sedona

  Decent dispersed spot, the road in is old asphalt with some big dips and holes but mostly avoidable. Bunch of rocks sticking up in the dirt as you drive around the loop of the campsite but my truck was fine. Stayed here a couple times, first time was almost a week and second time was a few days. Can hear a little bit of highway noise but mostly white noise which I did not mind.

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  David S.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 10, 2024

  Schnebly Hill Road

  Don’t climb the road from town. Acess this camp from HWY 17

  The climb from Sedona was a bit torturous for my poor 3” lifted Tacoma. The road has intentionally been unmaintained to make it spicy for the paid ORV tours. Around dusk, I saw a guy come in from 17 and start dropping down towards town. He had Honda Goldwing strapped in the bed of his pickup. He made it a few hundred yards down and decided to go back the way he came.

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  Paulina B.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 6, 2024

  Thousand Trails Verde Valley

  Our favorite Thousand Trails campground!

  This place is huge! Nestled in the red rock country of Arizona, this Thousand Trails campground offers a scenic and tranquil escape. The sites are well-spaced, and the amenities include a pool, hot tub, 2 dog parks, hiking trails, river access and clubhouse. Its proximity to Sedona, Jerome and local wineries makes it an excellent choice for those seeking relaxation and exploration.

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  Jason W.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 27, 2024

  North Mingus Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 413

  Hard to find, but very nice!

  This was not an easy place to find. We came through Jerome and took 89A S all the way through. If you get to Potatoe Patch campground you are very close, but make a left off 89A South to get to these spots instead of a right (where the fee site Potatoe Patch campground was closed)

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  Jason W.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 27, 2024

  FR 535 Dispersed

  Great views!

  Very nice spot. A little rocky, but the view was fantastic. Very remote and quiet with a beautiful dark night sky. Roads are a little rough getting up but we did ok with our rig.

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  Al J.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 19, 2024

  Seligman-Route 66 KOA

  Not as bad as i thought

  didnt like it when pulling in but after spending the night ive changed my mind. The showers are good size and clean. The floors by the showers were warmed so that was nice. pool is empty and no jacuzzi. I would stay again.

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  Sruly K.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 17, 2024

  West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping

  No spots available

  Overcrowding has ruined this place. 95 percent of all spots were closed off for camping, and the few spots that were available had multiple ppl in them. Would not recommend

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  Julie M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 14, 2024

  Arizona State Trust Land FSR 761 Dispersed

  Quiet spot

  At the start of the road there are a couple of large areas where there were multiple vans parked but we kept going further down until we found a spot on our own. It was flat and we had a nice quiet night.

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  Julie M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 11, 2024

  Forest Road 535 - East

  Nice quiet spot

  Plenty of sites up this road although not all level. Surrounded by trees. Some traffic up and down the road but that settled by evening. We couldn’t hear the highway. Recommended.

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  Steven R.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  Enchanted Forest Trail Campsites

  Garbage Everywhere!!

  My dog was laying in cigarette butts. At least it's free

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  David P.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 26, 2024

  Garland Prairie Rd Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful with caveats

  The area is beautiful Forrest not far off the highway. We drove well past the initial sites and found a pretty quiet spot with neighbors barely visible. The site nearest was full of trash left behind and processed by wildlife. So sad! The road had some pretty big mud puddles along the way, but were passable. There were some pretty big rigs that made it through. I could hear trains in the distance the whole time through Williams or going to the Grand Canyon. Cell service was good for T-Mobile. Level and spacious sites are easy to find. Beautiful place!

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  Garrett B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 26, 2024

  Surprise Campsite

  Dusty and busy, but it works

  We recently spent 4 nights here, along with about 10-15 other camping vehicles, ranging from a Toyota Camry to 5th wheels and horse trailers.  Easy access for our 39ft class A and toad, but it was busy around 2pm when we arrived and filled up even more afterward.  Every day a few spots opened up by 10/11a but filled by 5p.  There were a couple of port-a-potties, if needed.  The camping site is actually bumpier than the gravel road coming in. Not much noise, considering proximity to highway and other campers, surprisingly.

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  Victoria J.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 23, 2024

  super secret camp spot 1

  Go back 1/2 a mile

  This exact campsite is in a nice area, but right across the street from a rock/sand mine of some sort

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  Addison G.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 23, 2024

  West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping

  Good location, but hard to find a good spot

  Camping is only allowed in the big designated campsites, which is not what I thought driving in. It took a bit to find a spot because there are “no camping signs” all over. Once we found a good spot tho, it was awesome. There was a lovely backdrop of the mountains and portapotties.

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  Cliff R.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 21, 2024

  Forest Road 9549

  Camping Nolonger Allowed at this site.

  10-21-2024 Went to site. No camping signs now posted. Road is now a designated OHV trail known as "Outlaw OHV Trail".