Best Equestrian Camping near Crown King, AZ

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Crown King

159 Reviews of 20 Crown King Campgrounds

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  Black H.

  Scout

  

  May. 21, 2024

  Sawlog Tank South

  Not much to see, empty place

  This place is really uneven, there’s literally nothing around. Do not recommend unless it’s an emergency stop and you need to spend the night there.

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  Caitlin S.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2024

  Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)

  Gorgeous secluded town for off-roading & camping

  Gorgeous easy dirt road ~27 miles from i17/Bumble bee. (There’s also a much more difficult trail from lake pleasant that requires very experienced off-roading 4x4). Great food and drinks(alcohol) at the crown king saloon and Mimi’s Cafe. There are amazing camping areas just past the main town, and even all the way up near Horsetheif Basin which is about 7 miles past crown king(requires 4x4). There is also an amazing ~30 mile trail from crown king that leads all the way to Prescott called Senator Highway. This also requires experienced 4x4 and like the trail to Horsetheif basin, there are many areas that are only single vehicle width. Amazing weather all year round, but extremely limited travel available while snow is on the ground.

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  Terry O.

  Traveler

  

  May. 10, 2024

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Well kept campground

  This campground is very well kept up. Camp hosts are friendly and responsive. Bathrooms are extremely clean with nice showers. Dump station clean and in perfect working order. 

  Good cell service (Verizon and T-mobile).

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  Kim G.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 19, 2024

  Yavapai Campground

  A lot of trails!

  Small campground in natural setting. So many Forest service trails for hiking (and mountain biking). Campsites offer a lot of privacy due to their layout in the natural topography. Clean compost toilets and drinking water. Not a lot of shade at some sites so may get warm in the summer.

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  Ryan W.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 19, 2024

  White Tank Mountain Regional Park

  Excellent semi-civilized experience

  Pros: 

  • Well spaced campsites with excellent views in all directions (mountains and desert one way, iconic saguaros and city lights in the other).
  • Cleanest flush toilets and showers (free) I've ever seen in a campground.
  • Dish washing station
  • Campsites are level, clean, and include a shade over a concrete table, fire ring, and hammock hooks for three.
  • Trails throughout the camp into the greater park but the campgrounds separated from the more public trailheads. Strategically placed benches scattered along trails for coffee drinking.
  • Wildlife: birds, coyotes, reptiles, etc
  • The camp is close to civilization enabling quick visits to other attractions, and an easy drive to spring training baseball games.
  • Camp hosts were responsive. They live on-site year round and treat the camp like it is a home. Very impressed with the team.
  • Firewood available on-site. $8/bundle. Very dense wood that doesn't light quickly when wet but burns for a long time.

  Cons:

  • Struggling to come up with one. Probably hot in the summer. Busier on the weekends due to location inside the White Tank Regional park.
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  Mike T.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 14, 2024

  Verde River RV Resort & Cottages

  Nice base to enjoy Sedona

  We really enjoyed our stay. We had an end/corner spot, which felt very spacious. The landscaping was nice with grass between units and trees in some areas. Felt more like a park than packed in parking lot feel of others. We also really enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi.

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  lindsey S.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 16, 2023

  Bartlett Flat

  Beautiful scenery and quiet camping.

  My first time here was over Veteran’s Day weekend and we woke up to F15s flying low overhead for Veteran’s Day. Campsites are disbursed and pleasantly of area to set up your site. Ground is flat and somewhat sandy like a beach. Other campsites seemed quite respectful and aware we are all sharing the same experience. sides were relatively clean, however, people do venture off into the Forrest area to use the restroom. That is my only concern is people do not pack out their toilet paper or their human feces. Please keep this area beautiful the way it naturally is and pack out your waste which is toxic to wildlife.

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  Randy P.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 10, 2023

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Great area

  Great area with lots to do and see. We stayed in Red Tail Hawk campground. Host was helpful and friendly. Restroom was clean!

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  CHRIS P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2023

  South Mingus Mountain Basecamp on Forest Road 413

  South Mingus Mountain

  Lots of shade. Easy dirt road for RV's. No cell reception. No WI-FI. Lots of cows, bulls, deer, seen mountain lion, fox, coyote. There are at least 100 camping spots and of course some are meant for 4 wheel truck and others are meant for RV's. Lots of hiking trails.

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  Justin M.

  Guide

  

  May. 16, 2023

  Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)

  On Top of the World

  This majestic spot is roughly ~26 miles (from Bumble Bee) of bumpy dirt roads, steep terrain, switchbacks, and the occasional one vehicle bridge. The main city of Crown King has a general store with essentials and a 1 pump fuel station. Prices are steep so best advised to fill up on gas and supplies before heading up. The Hazlitt Hollow campground and Horse Thief Basin Lake are ~7 miles from the main city of Crown King and definitely require a high clearance vehicle (4x4 highly recommended). Horse Thief Lake is truly a magical place and beyond serene. The lake fish species present include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Muskie. The weather is very similar to Prescott with an elevation of 6,000 ft. Peaceful, quiet, serene, and soothing all describe this area perfectly.

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  Roger P.

  Traveler

  

  May. 1, 2023

  Verde River RV Resort & Cottages

  Recent outing with FMCA club

  Was disappointed with premium pull thru spot 325. No shade and no where to place your outdoor carpet. It must be placed inside the railroad ties which is impossible with a class A motor coach. To make this worse they placed plastic runners between the railroad ties which did nothing other than a trip hazard especially at night. The patio tables were worn and unsightly to look at let alone eat at. They don’t want you to put your mat outside of the railroad ties since they are trying to grow grass. Good luck. Nice club house and recreation room. Very clean and pleasant.

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  shane S.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 17, 2023

  White Tank Mountain Regional Park

  Beautiful view

  Very nice campground. Level site. Great view of mountains and cacti. Go slow, road have big dips to allow water runoff.

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  Jeff S.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 16, 2023

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Different loops, different views

  We stayed 2 nights in Red Tail Hawk loop and one night in Quail loop. We preferred being on the hill in Red Tail Hawk. Great amenities. Bathhouse, playgrounds etc.

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  Amy H.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 7, 2023

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Sweet spot

  The quail campground is a nice spot for small to midsize campers and tents. Our spot number 19 is perfect. It was close to a trail going down to the river. We like it so much we will try to book that spot again next year. The hosts were very nice and the bathrooms were very clean. What more could you ask for?

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  Hecctic

  Scout

  

  Apr. 6, 2023

  Bartlett Flat

  Underwater

  With all this rain and snow melt Bartlett flats is under water

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  boyeatsworld

  Scout

  

  Mar. 24, 2023

  Fairgrounds RV Park

  Parking lot. Nothing to do

  I'd say it's a nice stop over location but you're paying a premium for it. Sites are mostly level and large. So bigger rigs have no problem. But the rules are strict. So strict people just stay inside their rigs all day and night. You only get out to load up into your vehicle to go do something. But then you come back and realize you can't play music, have a camp fire and kids cannot play. So it's good to park for rhe night but it's 50 bucks a night. So weigh your priorities.

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  Stephanie & Ryan J.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 13, 2023

  Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)

  Love Crown King! 🌲⛰️🏕️🚙

  We love heading up to Crown King! For dispersed camping, this place is top notch. When you head to town there are services, the saloon, breakfast joint, and pizza place coming soon. It’s not fancy but it’s fabulous! I can’t wait to go hideaway again soon.

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  Tara S.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 22, 2023

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Great Amenities, Little Privacy

  We pulled into our spot at Dead Horse Ranch as the temps crept below freezing. This was our first night ever in a campervan, and we were feeling very fortunate for scoring the last site with electricity. 

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  It snowed in the night (February) and we woke to discover that the bathhouse was heated with free hot showers. This, combined with dishwashing stations (again with hot water) and friendly campground hosts, made for a lovely stay at Dead Horse Ranch.

  The only downside was the lack of privacy between sites - fine for van or RV camping, but not ideal for tenters. 

  There are a couple of nice trails in the park, one leading into Old Town Cottonwood - try Old Town Cafe for their flaky croissants! Dead Horse Ranch is about 30 minutes from Sedona and fantastic hiking, which we took advantage of all three nights we were there. 

  Bottom line, this was not a wilderness experience, but Dead Horse Ranch provides nice sites and great amenities, and you can't beat the convenience of the location. 

  We preferred the Red Tailed Hawk loop to all the others, and really liked sites 57 - 64 for the views and access to trails.

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  Toree M.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 28, 2023

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Clean, pretty, & easy to locate

  We’re full time R.V.ing, and generally use BLM land, but every now and then we opt for an easy to get to space. This was that! It was clean, pretty, we didn’t check out the showers but there were showers and bathrooms. Easy to find, easy to pay (even after hours - it’s a drop box) and the spaces are FCFS. There was plenty!

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  Lisa R.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 19, 2023

  gOawayranchaz

  Close to activities and food, but feels secluded

  The Barn at goAway Ranch is a perfect spot for us. It's in a residential neighborhood, but it doesn't feel like it.  We enjoy it's proximity to town, but also to the trails, climbing, hiking and lakes nearby. It's clean and quiet and a great spot to boondock. The dump station is close, so it's a quick stop before your onto your next adventure.

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  Jordan H.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 11, 2022

  Verde River RV Resort & Cottages

  Great Family Friendly RV Resort

  I can’t say enough about this place. It’s a pretty property, lots of clean and updated amenities. The pool area and clubhouse are amazing. Lots of events during the week plus holiday events. Their mission is to be family friendly and they are, they have activities for kids on the weekends and during holiday months. Very cute and well designed mini golf court. Cabins are available if you don’t have a camper. And the price is right.

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  Mark S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 27, 2022

  Bartlett Flat

  All-Inclusive Camping Area

  Really nice area for any type of camping any time of the year. There are toilets at the entrance to the flats, with trash dumps but it would be a hike the farther away you camp from it so bring your own or rough it and recover it! Ground is mostly level on desert sand and you can launch a dinghy, jet ski, canoe, or kayak from the shoreline; wouldn’t trust anything larger than that but there’s a ramp in driving distance south of the campsite. Went there Indigenous Peoples day and found plenty of semi-private spaces to settle into. Recommend this for groups, solo, fishing, swimming, and families.

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  Denise G.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 23, 2022

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Perfect place to stay to visit, Montezuma Castle and Tazigoot NM

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a perfect place to stay if you want to visit, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument, Old Cottonwood, Red Rock State Park, Jerome and the many Sedona attractions. Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot are pet friendly although if your pet doesn’t like stairs Tuzigoot may be a little more difficult walk for them. The price of one ticket covers both National Monuments and Tuzigoot is only 4 miles from the campground. Within the campground, there are three lagoons and miles of trails to hike or bike. The bathrooms are well maintained, and the showers had great water pressure. We were in site 91 which was a large site and level, but the metal picnic bench needs to be replaced. Brush between the sites adds privacy. Staff and the camp host were all very friendly and helpful. Firewood can be purchased for$8 cash from the camp host. The dump station is on the way out of the park is easy to access. Overall, we enjoyed the park. It was very quiet and a great location to multiple attractions.

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  Maryanne D.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 14, 2022

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Quiet good for the young and old

  I didn't like it. No water only a tiny stream. No! Hunting

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  William W.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 5, 2022

  White Tank Mountain Regional Park

  Great hiking

  Great views, bring water and watch out for the heat🫠

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  James C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2022

  Yavapai Campground

  Yavapai Campground, Prescott AZ

  This campground was exactly what we were looking for. We were in the woods, shaded, our site had power but not all do. The sites were nicely spaced apart. Fully paved roads and level parking as well as a groomed area for a tent setup. Picnic tables, grill, and fire pit at each site.

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  Christina T.

  Traveler

  

  May. 18, 2022

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Not too bad for first camper experience!

  Decent spot. Our first camp in our travel trailer. Nice easy access. Easy hookups. It was hotttt (May visit and it's AZ so...) there and the sun came up on our awning side so not much for shade but there are some better spots for shade. 3 lakes/ponds you can fish in (not play in) that were peaceful. Kids playground (wished it was covered). The bathrooms were nice and clean! Showers, kitchen cleanup sink.