Best Tent Camping near Fort Mcdowell, AZ

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Best Tent Sites Near Fort Mcdowell, Arizona (19)

    1. McDowell Regional Park-Ironwood

    4 Reviews
    Rio Verde, AZ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    "This campground in McDowell Regional park is for tent camping and small Vans, etc. Mix of both walk in sites and back in sites. It is set back a ways from the rest of the park. No showers here."

    "One restroom, flush toilets, water spigot outside, dumpster. Friendly to camper vans. Showers down the road. Lots of hiking and biking."

    2. Hackamore Road Dispersed

    11 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 580-5500

    "It's on BLM land, so you are out of the reach of the Arizona Land Permits.

    The road is a bit tricky."

    "It’s got great views of the mountains, TONS of awesome trails to walk/ride love the access to the little ghost town nearby."

    3. The Point Campground

    1 Review
    Tortilla Flat, AZ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 610-3300

    "About 2 miles upriver from the Mormon Flat Dam, the Tonto National Forest maintains 4 official campsites, complete with a covered picnic table and fire pit at each, as well as composting toilets and a"

    4. Peralta Regional Park Primitive Remote Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Gold Canyon, AZ
    26 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "Restrooms were great. Each campsite has plenty of space in between. Literally no complaints at all."

    "Very close to popular hiking trails. We enjoyed the rustic campsite. The camp host was very friendly and helpful (Darell)."

    5. Orange Peel

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    Tonto Basin, AZ
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 467-3201

    7. Boulders OHV Area

    6 Reviews
    Wittmann, AZ
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 580-5500

    "If you dont mind occasional off road vehicles driving through during the day, its a good spot with plenty of room."

    "Nobody else on Friday night, plenty of space

    The typical rumble strip dirt road to this point but easily doable.

    Service: 1 bar Verizon"

    8. Bachelor Cove

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    Roosevelt, AZ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 467-3200

    9. Childs Camping Area

    4 Reviews
    Strawberry, AZ
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 203-2900

    "NOT family friendly...unless you don't mind your tiny humans seeing naked people wandering around. Other than that, awesome place to visit!! Dispersed camping right on the Verde River."

    "Trails to a hot spring and next to fossil creek water fall. Vault toilet and camping right next to the river. Watch for bulls roaming the campground!"

    10. Diversion Dam

    1 Review
    Roosevelt, AZ
    43 miles
    Website

    "You are allowed to camp there but not in the parking lot you can't take vehicles out of the parking lot so you'll have to hike in to any of the spots."

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Guide to Fort Mcdowell

Tent camping near Fort McDowell, Arizona, offers a unique blend of scenic beauty and outdoor adventure. With a variety of options available, campers can enjoy the stunning desert landscape while engaging in numerous activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Fort Mcdowell, AZ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fort Mcdowell, AZ is McDowell Regional Park-Ironwood with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.

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