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Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground houses luxurious glamping accommodations in Benson, just 30 minutes from Fort Huachuca. The park's upscale canvas tents feature comfortable beds with premium linens, private decks overlooking the Whetstone Mountains, and access to immaculately maintained facilities. Each glamping unit offers climate control for year-round comfort, electrical hookups, and thoughtfully designed interiors that blend rustic charm with modern conveniences. Tombstone RV & Campground provides additional glamping options with safari-style accommodations that include plush furnishings, kitchenettes, and private outdoor spaces. Both locations provide easy access to hiking trails, stargazing opportunities, and cultural attractions. "This is by far the cleanest campsite I have stayed at. The camp hosts are really nice and the sites have electric and water hookups with some cool Arizona fire rings," noted one guest.
Desert Oasis Campground in McNeal features geodesic domes and canvas structures with panoramic views of the Sonoran Desert landscape. The glamping resort stands out for its Dark Sky designation, creating exceptional stargazing opportunities from private outdoor sitting areas attached to each accommodation. Hiking trails lead directly from the glamping units into surrounding canyons and peaks, while on-site amenities include heated showers, shared fire pits, and picnic areas. The glamping experiences are enhanced by proximity to Kartchner Caverns, offering spectacular underground tours that one visitor described as "breathtaking." According to a camper, "The State of Arizona has done it again with Kartchner State Park. The campsite is beautiful in a way only the desert can be and Kartchner Caverns is breathtaking." Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for cave tours.
"You can connect with fellow campers but still have your personal space. We love the hiking trail behind the campground too."
"We're van camping and working remotely, so our priorities are internet connectivity, electricity, and running water."
from $50 - $129 / night
Check Availability"Bisbee is a fun drive through mountains and fun town to browse as well."
"While the office was unstaffed upon our arrival, an off-duty camp host met and got us to our site within minutes of arrival. Our 40’ 5th-wheel got in and out as easily as anywhere we’ve been."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Ramsey Vista has pleasant views and trails surrounding a smaller well-groomed camp. The rocky, tortuous road is best suited to higher clearance vehicles though AWD crossover SUVs were spotted."
"Trails lead out from campground to canyons and peaks. Clean pit toilets, no water. There's a horse corral with four pens. Road up is dirt/rock -- could by tough with snow/rain."
"Great Lake if you can hop on a kayak and get away from the day beach area. Weekends during the summer are crazy. It’s the only real lake in the whole area so it is what it is. We go 3/4 times a year."
"Lots of day use spots if you want to picnic by the lake under trees. Camp sites are sparse (table & fire pit) but we didn't feel as tightly packed as those areas down by the beach."
from $25 - $129 / night
Check Availability"They have a laundry with restrooms & showers. They are one street from the OK Carroll!"
from $29 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Great location for Ground Tents, Roof Top Tents, and RVs"
"This is a great campground very close to Bisbee and White Water Draw Sites are spacious with full service and sewage The campground has a really nice common room with ping pong and pool plus laundry facilities"
"Super friendly camp host and staff. Quiet and remote. Huge sites and large well equipped clubhouse."
from $18 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Monte Cassino RV Park at Holy Trinity Monastery has 16 full hookup sites (30 Amp) and 3 sites with water and electricity only (30 Amp). Pull through sites can accommodate up to 40 Fr. St."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"This park is minutes away from the east section of Saguaro National Park. It may look and feel remote, but good shopping, restaurants and attractions are very close."
"Very friendly accommodating staff, clean showers and laundry. The pool area was beautiful, wish we had time to use it! Close to Seguaro National Park, retail and restaurants. I recommend it."
from $15 / night
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TravelerWe’ve been here a few times and enjoy the campground. It’s quiet but inviting. You can connect with fellow campers but still have your personal space. We love the hiking trail behind the campground too.
GuideGreat Lake if you can hop on a kayak and get away from the day beach area. Weekends during the summer are crazy. It’s the only real lake in the whole area so it is what it is. We go 3/4 times a year. Bird watching is amazing. Also can hike the trail and see some cows. Water and electric on sites plus fire pits. 6/25/2020
GuideCan't give this one high enough stars.
We're van camping and working remotely, so our priorities are internet connectivity, electricity, and running water.
The sites are all nice and flat, very well maintained, and pretty well spaced out. For the desert, there's surprisingly good vegetation between sites for privacy (but it is the desert).
The bathrooms are plentiful, immaculate, and have hot water, showers, heated hand dryers, and a dish washing station... All open, even in the winter!
Decent cell coverage on both verizon and t mobile, plus good free WiFi. Our site, in particular, had some issues with the different providers, depending on the direction of the wind, but I was able to work all day.
Our only itty bitty gripe is that the fire rings did not have grills. But really, that's nothing.
Would gladly stay again!
Oh, and there's some pretty nice trails and caves, too. Make sure you reserve your tour well in advance
LegendI typically rate campgrounds as they fit into 1 of 5 categories. This campground will be rated as a Regional/Public Park — Grounds that are on public lands, and have a cost for entry and/or overnight stay. Ratings for this category are based on: Cost: 5 Allure of the park/lands: 4 Amenities as available (bathrooms, showers, hookups, etc): 5 Layout and privacy of sites: 4
We wish we had more time to spend here! We used these grounds as a jumping-off point to visit Tombstone (meh), Bisbee & Lowell AZ along with a few other small ghost towns. We also headed to Chiricahua National Monument on our way out of here, though it is a trek(about 90 minutes). The area is remote and has a beautiful mountain backdrop. We weren’t able to explore the caverns at the State Park but will on our next visit! We’ve heard the tours fill up daily, so make reservations for your planned stay.
The price is very fair at $30/ night for electricity and water hookups. The showers and bathrooms were always clean. The layout was quite nice with plenty of personal space.
Worth mentioning, we were there in January and it was very, very cold. We were unaware just how cold AZ could get. This was our awakening.
LegendMonte Cassino RV Park at Holy Trinity Monastery has 16 full hookup sites (30 Amp) and 3 sites with water and electricity only (30 Amp). Pull through sites can accommodate up to 40 Fr. St. Timothy Hall, adjacent to the RV Park, has bathrooms with shower facilities, a laundry room, and a social hall. Internet, tables and grills, pet friendly. There is a dump station. The Trinity Wild Bird Sanctuary is a 1.3 mile along the San Pedro River.
$35 Nightly sites. $150 weekly $375 monthly. (Plus electricity) The maximum stay is 5 months.
Guide1-17-2021 site 33. Talk about clean! This is by far the cleanest campsite I have stayed at. The camp host are really nice and really do care about the camps. Nice and quiet at night. Electric and water at the sites. And some cool Arizona fire rings. We weren’t able to go into the caves because of our small child but there is a hiking trail which was nice. Great weekend getaway. Site 33 is right next to the cabins so are kinda close to there fire pits when relaxing but all the other sites look perfect.
GuideThe camp sites are large, offer electric and water. You dump your gray and black at a location just outside of the camp area for free. Lightly shaded. There are picnic benches and fire pits at each site. You can easily walk to the cavern discovery center. There is ample area for little ones to ride bikes or play. Pretty views of the surrounding hills. There are clean restrooms. The stars at night are beautiful!
GuideEach site is really big and everything is clean and well maintained. Nearly all sites have electrical and water with a dump station located near the entrance. Each site has a table and fire pit as well as shade from trees. The park hosts the caverns and cave tours and a museum about the area. We are headed on a cave tour today! Nice trails surround the park and clearly marked for either hiking, bike or equestrian.
RangerAwesome stop! Great campground just down hill from old town tombstone! You wont be disappointed, nicely run and kept, everything you need. Lots to see and do in area. Sierra Vista is about 18 miles with excellent shopping. Bisbee is a fun drive through mountains and fun town to browse as well. Tombstone is well worth the visit, go see the Birdcage, well worth the tour of 1881 multiple purpose bar, brothel, casino card games etc. There is a great leather shop in town. G. D'AMBROSE, I highly recommend his leather work, top quality, I got my gun belt holster while in town, custom made to fit. It was Christmas week and he still got it done in record time, great guy, his saddles and other items were remarkable as well. There were lots of restaurants, saloons, shops, stage coach still running in town. Step back in time and enjoy the old west, dont forget to visit boothill for some of tombstone history. We were there for 9 days, but didnt see it all. The campground has a gate at rear corner, you can walk lots of dessert trails, or some brought there 4 wheelers , golf carts, and rode them. Campground had nice laundry, propane, pool, clubhouse, spaces had rail fences between and nice space. We decorated the fence with Christmas lites, many others did as well.
Camping sites near Fort Huachuca sit between 4,200-5,000 feet elevation, creating a high desert climate with significant temperature variations. The area's geology features diverse terrain spanning mountain canyons, grassland valleys, and desert landscapes. Summer nighttime temperatures drop noticeably compared to daytime heat, requiring appropriate layering even during warm seasons.
Bird watching at Patagonia Lake State Park: Located within an hour's drive from Fort Huachuca, this state park offers premium bird watching opportunities. "Bird viewing seemed awesome if that's your thing. We aren't birders, but thoroughly enjoyed the variety of birds in this area," notes one Patagonia Lake State Park Campground visitor. The lake environment attracts numerous species not found in the drier surrounding areas.
Explore historical mining towns: The region contains several well-preserved historic sites. "Bisbee is a charming, mountainside town that is often referred to as little San Francisco. The historic downtown has restaurants, shops and galleries that also make it an artists paradise," according to a camper at Desert Oasis Campground. Tombstone, another historic destination, sits just 30 minutes from Fort Huachuca.
Hiking mountain trails: The Huachuca Mountains offer numerous hiking options with significant elevation changes. "Trails lead out from campground to canyons and peaks," reports a visitor to Ramsey Vista Campground, adding that "road up is dirt/rock -- could be tough with snow/rain. Several stretches are one lane with occasional turnouts."
Dark sky star viewing: The region's limited light pollution creates excellent stargazing conditions. "So very very pretty! The giant mountain is a perfect backdrop for camping! It's super dark at night, so sky viewing is great!" shares a camper who stayed at Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground. Many sites offer unobstructed night sky views due to sparse tree coverage.
Cave exploration: Underground formations provide unique exploration opportunities. "We reserved and did the Rotunda/Throne Tour. It was very cool and our 1st cave tour. I would suggest reading the rules for tours before reserving. Access to the cavern is very controlled as far as how you get in and what you can take," advises a Kartchner Caverns visitor.
Spacious campsite layouts: Many campgrounds provide good site separation. "Sites are very large and spaced well," notes a Desert Oasis camper, while another mentions "sites have spaces between rigs to breathe. There is a large club house for weekly get togethers with food."
Limited water access: Many campgrounds in the area have restricted water availability. "No water. There's a horse corral with four pens," notes a Ramsey Vista camper. Pack adequate water supplies when heading to more remote camping areas.
Weather variability: The high desert environment creates significant temperature fluctuations. "It's Arizona, summer times will be hot, our temp in June was 108," warns a Kartchner visitor, while winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing overnight.
Reservation requirements: Glamping accommodations near Fort Huachuca need advance planning. "We shortened our trip and headed home early because it just wasn't for us," shares a camper at Patagonia Lake State Park Campground, highlighting the importance of researching sites before booking.
Accessible nature trails: Look for camps with beginner-friendly hiking options. "Three trails are located within the park. The campground itself is large, sites somewhat spaced apart," reports a Kartchner Caverns visitor, providing options for families with varying hiking abilities.
Check shower facilities: Not all sites offer adequate shower facilities. "Shower water pressure is less than desired," notes a Kartchner camper. Families planning extended stays should verify shower availability and conditions before booking.
Wildlife awareness: The desert environment hosts various wildlife requiring caution. "Watch your step, we came across a Diamond Back Rattle Snake about 4 feet from our picnic bench," warns a Kartchner visitor, emphasizing the importance of teaching children proper wildlife safety.
Road access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging approach roads. "The road up is dirt/rock -- could be tough with snow/rain. Several stretches are one lane with occasional turnouts," cautions a Ramsey Vista camper.
Electric hookup verification: Check electrical connection reliability before setting up. "The shore power 30 amp showed reverse polarity and a faulty ground, so we used the 50 amp with a dog bone," reports an RVer at Cactus Country RV Park, highlighting potential electrical issues that might affect RV systems.
Sites with adequate turn radius: Larger rigs require specific site types. "Although the park is big rig friendly, we found the turn into the row very tight for our 37ft 5th wheel and long tow vehicle (about 55ft total rig length)," notes a Tombstone RV & Campground visitor, adding "once in the proper row, the turn into the pull through sites is easy."
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