Best Glamping near Clay Springs, AZ

Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA houses upscale glamping accommodations including yurts and premium canvas tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control. Located near the Petrified Forest National Park, these eco-friendly glamping options provide a perfect basecamp for exploring Arizona's natural wonders. One guest noted, "The cabins are big and beautiful with 3 a/c units, full small kitchen, and lots of comfy seats—all you had to do was bring your clothes and food, everything was there for you." The glamping sites feature private outdoor spaces with fire pits, picnic tables, and some include private enclosed patios with gazebos, offering a blend of outdoor immersion with modern comforts.

Visitors exploring the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest can experience glamping at several lakeside locations including Aspen Campground and Hawley Lake, where luxury canvas accommodations and glamping cabins provide scenic forest views. These sites combine rustic charm with upscale amenities while offering easy access to fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. According to a camper, "Beautiful campground with great weather! These are drive up campsites with great hosts. There was a nicely cleaned out fire ring and a good size flat ground area." Most glamping accommodations remain open from mid-April through November, with some sites requiring reservations up to six months in advance. The region's glamping options particularly shine during summer months when cooler mountain temperatures provide relief from Arizona's desert heat.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Clay Springs, Arizona (11)

1. Mountain Retreat in Heber
1 Review
Heber-Overgaard, AZ
13 miles
Website
$23 - $60 / night
"You definitely cant beat the price and its nice that the rate includes water, electric and sewage."
2. Aspen Campground
26 Reviews
Forest Lakes, AZ
36 miles
Website
+1 (928) 535-9859
$35 / night
"The lake is in walking distance with rentable boats and swimming. The site was a drive up, with a table and pit."

"Beautiful location, Large sites. Camp hosts very friendly. The only downside is it very busy on the weekends. People swarm the place to get away from the heat in Phoenix."

3. Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA
39 Reviews
Holbrook, AZ
40 miles
Website
+1 (928) 524-6689
"It also has privacy fencing on each side and full hookups. With our KOA discount it was $81.83. This was our first time with this large of a spot."

"It also has a pool, playground, small libary, and a well stocked store, everyday they cook food that you can buy instead of cooking yourself."
4. Sinkhole Campground
9 Reviews
Forest Lakes, AZ
33 miles
Website
+1 (928) 535-9859
$25 / night
"There was a “sewage” smell for about 10 feet around the bathroom building, but absolutely no smell inside other than the air freshener."

"This is the only campground near Willow Springs Lake. Only 26 units but a good spot for even large trailers. No utility hookups."

5. Knoll Lake Campground
16 Reviews
Kohls Ranch, AZ
45 miles
Website
"This lake was amazing! We camped a short distance (about a mile up the hill) away from the lake where we had a completely secluded campsite and the boys built an incredible rock campfire pit!"

"Knoll Lake Campground was a great spot for Me, my fiancé, our two friends and two dogs. We had a great time and the camp site was in great condition."
6. Spillway (AZ)
6 Reviews
Forest Lakes, AZ
36 miles
Website
+1 (928) 535-9859
$36 - $190 / night
"These are drive up campsites with great hosts. There was a nicely cleaned out fire ring and a good size flat ground area for our 4p tent."

"Site #15 was very open and easy to back into and right by the lake. Good shade. Our spot has a large table, metal fire ring and charcoal grill. The campsite has 26 spots."

7. Pinetop Lakeside Valhalla
1 Review
Lakeside, AZ
24 miles
Website
+1 (928) 882-2665
$100 - $1000 / night
8. Hawley Lake Apache Indian Res
6 Reviews
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ
40 miles
Website
+1 (928) 338-1230
"We camped here when we had a permit to fish at nearby Christmas Tree Lake. Christmas Tree Lake is a beautiful little lake nestled in the White Mountains of Arizona on Apache land."

"Hawley Lake is the perfect escape when you want to get out of the heat. Pristine views, cool weather during the summer and clean facilities almost make you feel like your not in Arizona anymore."

9. Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
5 Reviews
Globe, AZ
49 miles
Website
+1 (928) 402-6200
$16 - $150 / night
"Biggest downside it is RIGHT off the highway so expect road noise.

About the loop (single spaces called Brundrett 1): There are 12 spaces with co-ed bathrooms (toilet only)."

"The campground is right off the highway so there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not unbearable."
10. Second Campground
1 Review
Cibecue, AZ
39 miles
Website
+1 (928) 467-3200
"They do have a bathroom. It does make for a relaxing night after a short hike to the falls. The road back is a dirt road with a cliff on one side. Saw cars back there so not a bad road."

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114 Reviews of 11 Clay Springs Campgrounds

Michael B.
Guide
Jul. 9, 2021
Spillway (AZ)
Woodsy and Clean
Beautiful campground with great weather! These are drive up campsites with great hosts. There was a nicely cleaned out fire ring and a good size flat ground area for our 4p tent. The campsites were a little close at times and was noisey after quiet hours but not after midnight which was good. At our site we were down wind from the restrooms so we would catch a smell at time but, it was a short hike to the spillway and follow that to the lake which you could rent boats and skip rocks. Very woodsy and a nice cool night perfect for a fire.
Marion D.
Guide
Mar. 24, 2018
Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA
Average Campsite
The Holbrook KOA is conveniently near Petrified national forest, which makes it an easy place to set up camp because of it's proximity. The campsite was somewhat under construction and it looked like they were adding some additional campsites which is exciting. They offer plenty of amenities (running water, electricity, wifi and playgrounds for the kids.

All of the tent campsites are right next to each other, so you will get to know your neighbors pretty well. When I went I was the only person tent camping which made it great for privacy. My only issue with the campsite is the location of where the tent camps are set up, it is really close to the I-40, you will hear truckers and other cars drive by while your sleeping at night which made it difficult to fall asleep. I think it would be better if they moved the tent camping to the other side of the park that way your farther away from all the highway noise.
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Missy A.
Traveler
Jun. 12, 2024
Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA
Never disappoints
We live in the Phoenix area, and we use this KOA as a launching off point for trips to the East. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The grounds are well maintained. We were assigned spot #58 which is a big spot with a paver patio, furniture and a firepit. It also has privacy fencing on each side and full hookups. With our KOA discount it was $81.83. This was our first time with this large of a spot. Next time, we will go back to a regular spot again for a better price. The location is just off Interstate 40 which makes it convenient, but you can hear some of the freeway noise and an occasional train. They serve a delicious breakfast with a good variety that has an all you can eat pancake option for only $3.99. There is also a Cowboy Cookout every night. They are making more improvements to the grounds. Some spots will have a private enclosed patio with a gazebo and fire pit. For dog owners, there are some spots with your own enclosure, but those are hard to get. There is a dog run as well as a designated dog walking area with trees and trash cans.
Caitlin G.
Scout
Jul. 1, 2016
Knoll Lake Campground
LOVE IT!
This lake was amazing! We camped a short distance (about a mile up the hill) away from the lake where we had a completely secluded campsite and the boys built an incredible rock campfire pit! It was cool, woods-y and beautiful. There was great hiking and mountain biking right around our site. Side Note: the campsite we choose was a decent drive off the main road and the terrain was quite rugged so I recommend taking a 4x4 or a truck! (aka I did not take my little volvo haha)
Laney S.
Guide
Jun. 13, 2018
Aspen Campground
Awesome place!
Great getaway for those from the valley. The lake is in walking distance with rentable boats and swimming. The site was a drive up, with a table and pit. You can make reservations ahead and we picked a spot away from others so it was super quiet. Perfect temperature to sleep outside or in the tent. Stars are magnificent here.
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Nancy C.
Scout
Jun. 8, 2020
Aspen Campground
Beautiful location
Beautiful location, Large sites. Camp hosts very friendly. The only downside is it very busy on the weekends. People swarm the place to get away from the heat in Phoenix. We fished a couple of lakes and they were stock regularly and lots of shore access. There isn't a lot of trash locations so people seem to leave their trash everywhere. It is a pet peeve of mind that if there is no trash can take it with you. I picked up bags of trash fishing. Fun place to visit Monday thru Ftiday.
Ashley F.
Legend
Jan. 12, 2023
Desert skies Holbrook az
Spacious and Private
Ashley here with The Dyrt! I'm happy to welcome Jason & Kim to our platform. This location is 15 minutes from the Petrified Forest. Level camping areas and lots of space. The road getting in is a bit bumpy, so take it slow. The payoff is worth it as you can pull up and camp anywhere. Fire-pit & grill available. Book your stay and leave your review here!
Krista Z.
Legend
Aug. 27, 2017
Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
Beautiful for groups (or single sites)
The name is a bit deceiving. The campground is designed for groups (there is a wide open group space and a loop with 12 spots that can be reserved for groups) BUT when the loop isn't reserved for a group you can stay in a single spot. Plus a day use area. Biggest downside it is RIGHT off the highway so expect road noise.

About the loop (single spaces called Brundrett 1): There are 12 spaces with co-ed bathrooms (toilet only). There are 2 large BBQs at the end of the loop, covered ramadas with picnic tables, and an oversized metal fire pit. Plenty of people were there in 5th wheels. Downside... The spaces are pretty close together.

About the group site (Brundrett 2): It's a large open space (there are some tree around the outer edges and on one side). There is a private bathroom and it's close to one of the loop bathrooms and it's close to the day use bathroom. Covered ramadas, picnic tables, BBQs, and an oversized metal fire pit. There is also a few scattered picnic tables, standing BBQs, and fire pits.
Connor N.
Ranger
Dec. 23, 2021
Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
Decent campground, few amenities, in the middle of nowhere
Enjoyed three nights and generally had the place to ourselves excluding the host. The host was very nice. The fee station was out of order during our stay, so we paid via daily tickets at a place in Globe on our way out. The campground is right off the highway so there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not unbearable. Little to do in the way of hikes within walking distance, but we enjoyed walking around the campground and into the woods to the north and east. Verizon service was great the entire time. Sites are well maintained and level. Vault toilets were clean. Each site has a steel fire ring and grate as well as a nice metal picnic table. There a a few group areas with full grills and communal tables. The campground appears fairly new.