Best Equestrian Camping near Globe, AZ

Frazier Horse Campground in the Tonto National Forest is located close to Globe, Arizona and includes primitive camping areas reserved specifically for equestrians. The campground requires reservations for overnight stays with horses and provides basic amenities including picnic tables at each site. Large parking areas accommodate horse trailers with adequate space between sites for setting up temporary corrals or highlines. The campground's proximity to Roosevelt Lake creates access to water for horses after trail rides. Vault toilets are available, but campers should bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available on-site. Some campers report sketchy areas with occasional theft, so securing valuable tack and equipment is recommended.

Trail access from Frazier Horse Campground connects directly to miles of riding trails through the diverse Sonoran Desert landscape of the Tonto National Forest. The campground serves as a gateway to several trail systems that wind through desert terrain with views of Roosevelt Lake and surrounding mountains. During spring months, wildflowers create colorful riding experiences along the trails. Horse owners must pack in feed and water supplies as natural forage is limited in the desert environment. The campground's elevation provides relatively mild temperatures during spring and fall, making these the optimal seasons for equestrian camping in the area. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees, requiring early morning or evening rides to avoid heat stress for horses. Trail conditions vary seasonally, with some routes becoming challenging after heavy rain.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Globe, Arizona (8)

    1. Oak Flat Campground

    10 Reviews
    Superior, AZ
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 402-6200

    "This campground is found between the town's of Superior and Miami, Arizona, so if you are not am experienced camper, you could always drive to town in a pinch if you needed something or forgot something"

    "We went for the day to explore the area due to it possibly being lost to the nearby copper mine soon. Didn't really have a destination other than to just hike and look around."

    2. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Superstition Mtn, AZ
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4485

    $35 - $99 / night

    "It kind of poked off the main loop away from other neighbors which is why we picked it, very close to the mtb trail and easy access to the trail leading to siphon draw. Very little shade."

    "Close to town and funky roadside attractions. No WiFi but decent cell. Very clean, well maintained and quiet. Lovely hiking in the park."

    3. Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Globe, AZ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 402-6200

    $16 - $150 / night

    "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."

    "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)."

    4. Windy Hill Campground

    9 Reviews
    Roosevelt, AZ
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 225-5395

    $25 - $50 / night

    "We wanted to get close to the water but that was not what we ended up doing. We had to drive to take our kayaks to the water. There was an old cost ramp there but is was completely unusable."

    "A water spigot was nearby with great water. We were fortunate to have inherited a host named Larry who was there for a few months because Covid prevented him from traveling to Europe. "

    5. Usery Mountain Regional Park

    35 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 984-0032

    "Outstanding layout, great hosts, spectacular location. "

    "Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get."

    6. Peralta Regional Park Primitive Remote Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Gold Canyon, AZ
    34 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

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

    7. Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    4 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 983-0333

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Great spots for your horse and trailer. Good size corral. More space on the pit side. Stay a week or month! Great trails out from camp. Water at corrals."

    "It was fun to walk right up to the town and walk around. Cowboy Dan who owns and runs the steakhouse is hilarious and his wait staff was helpful and accommodating."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Globe, AZ

149 Reviews of 8 Globe Campgrounds


  • Connor N.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 25, 2021

    Windy Hill Campground

    Not our type of place, too many generators!

    I’m sure that for some, this is their favorite camping area, someplace to return to each and every spring with the family. It has everything one needs to get away from the valley, and out onto the lake for some motorized boating. 

    The smallish spaced campsites are perfect for getting together with friends, yet large enough to accommodate big RV’s. As a plus, the noise of generators from every other campsite, means that if your group gets a little loud nobody will likely notice. Despite the area’s abundance of sunshine, making it perfect to run your camping rig on solar, this place takes the prize for the most generator impacted site that we’ve ever stayed in our lifetimes, which is saying something.  If you like that sort of thing, or can’t hear, this is your place and these are your people. I went for a 45-minute walk around the campground, and counted 13 different generators all going at different frequencies. It was not unlike a walk in a pleasant park while the maintenance staff gather all the leaves with the power of multiple leaf blowers. Despite this trend to all things big and gas-powered, the area is indeed lovely. 

    We enjoyed a splendid paddle out on the water near sundown, after many power boats were already back up on their trailers. Across the road, lies the Tonto National Monument which shows off some terrific examples of early Puebloan cliff dwellings. The mountains surrounding the area are stunning, and there are some fantastic hiking trails in the area. 

    The closest stores can be found at the either ends of the lake, a gas station and Marina store/ restaurant. Their selection is low and inversely proportional to the prices. Within 30 minutes to the north and south, respectively, lie the towns of Payson, and Globe where you can find any kind of supplies you need without the price gouging.

  • Randall G.
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Stunning View Superstion Mts

    Our site was at the top of the loop closest to Mts but furthest from restrooms. It was a 1/3 mile hike to restrooms. Keep that in mind with kids! Our site itself (120) was perfect for one tent and our car. It kind of poked off the main loop away from other neighbors which is why we picked it, very close to the mtb trail and easy access to the trail leading to siphon draw. Very little shade. Actually close to park edge we could see peoples houses to the SE. would camp at this campground again, but for this site would do RV with own restroom. Even in late April early May need EZ up for shade or almost too hot. Fun family stuff at ghost town across the highway.

  • L
    Feb. 9, 2021

    Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    Goldfield Mine horse group camp

    Great spots for your horse and trailer. Good size corral. More space on the pit side. Stay a week or month! Great trails out from camp. Water at corrals. Nice showers and restroom a short walk away. Plan to go back!!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 23, 2020

    Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping

    Stay right at Goldfield ghost town

    The have a few electric and water sites, then more dry sites. Also horse corals, its neat being able to walk right into town, well worth a stop, sites are hard dirt, but adequate, spaced a little more apart on the dry sites, the electric/water sites back up to the town small railroad tracks and are much closer together. This is a great alternative when the lost Dutchman is full. 20 dollars to dry camp, but being able to walk into town was pretty cool. Seen roadrunner, quail, and doves, rabbits. A few coyotes howled at the moon at night, which was pretty cool to, off in the distance. I'd stay here again for the convenience.

  • Bob L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 3, 2021

    Usery Mountain Regional Park

    Usery Mountain is an Awesome campground

    Outstanding layout, great hosts, spectacular location.  Good hiking and sites nearby whether you are looking for lakes, wild mustangs in the Salt River, a scenic drive to Tortilla Flats or just enjoying the Arizona weather.  

    Hiking in the park to accommodate all levels.

    Campsites are well maintained.  Quiet in the evenings.  Could not ask for more.

  • Jordan H.
    Jul. 17, 2019

    Oak Flat Campground

    Well it had a bathroom...

    While working on the Woodbury Wildland Fire here in Arizona my Ambulance was staged at Oak Flat Campground. It was nothing but desert, a few picnic tables, with some trees with nice shade and two bathrooms. It’s probably the least nicest campground I’ve been to. Luckily we weren’t staying there for the night just parked there during the day. It appeared to be free, it was a decent distance off the main highway. If you’re just looking for a place to stop and rest for the night then it’s not a bad spot but I wouldn’t take my family there for a vacation.

  • Danielle A.
    Apr. 6, 2017

    Oak Flat Campground

    Basic, Easy, and Free Campsite with Bouldering Nearby

    Oak Flat is a Forest Service campground in the Tonto National Forest and is about 90 minutes from Phoenix. It's a short distance off a windy mountain highway which means it's easy to get to but traffic can be heard from camp. (Luckily it's not a busy interstate and traffic is pretty infrequent at night.) It's not spectacular location but there are decent views of the oak scrub desert surrounding the camp.

    There are a handful of campsites with picnic tables and firepits, plus several flat and open areas for RVs or tent cities. Some sites are open and others have a few shady tree for hammocks, slacklines, and more. There is a bathroom which was clean and well-stocked with toilet paper, despite the campground being quite full when I stayed here for a few nights in April. There is no water, however, so be prepared with as much as you'll need. The elevation is just shy of 4,000' which means nights are typically a few degrees cooler than in the Phoenix area.

    There are no hiking trails from the campground but there is a network of dirt roads which take you back into the desert scrub oak forest and through hundreds of bouldering problems of all levels. Just a few miles away, however, the Arizona Trail crosses the highway and heads north into the Superstition Wilderness.

    This campsite is pretty basic but is a good place to kill some time, especially given that it's free! It's also a great place to set up your base camp if you want to do some bouldering.


Guide to Globe

Frazier Horse Campground in Tonto National Forest provides designated equestrian camping near Globe, Arizona at approximately 2,300 feet elevation. The area features Sonoran Desert terrain with seasonal temperature variations that influence trail conditions. During winter months, daytime temperatures typically range from 60-70°F, making it an ideal season for extended trail rides through the desert landscape.

What to do

Trail exploration on horseback: Equestrian campers at Timber Camp Recreation Area can access diverse riding terrain. "Hiking from camp was nice along a dry creek bed (in June). Overall great spot for big gatherings," notes Travis D., highlighting the variety of natural features available to explore.

Visit nearby historical sites: The Tonto National Monument showcasing ancient cliff dwellings sits across from Windy Hill Campground. "Across the road, lies the Tonto National Monument which shows off some terrific examples of early Puebloan cliff dwellings," reports Shari G., making this an educational side trip during horse camping stays.

Early morning desert rides: Schedule rides before the heat intensifies, especially at Oak Flat Campground. "There are a few single stall bathrooms that are in fairly good shape," mentions Krista Z., providing a practical base for starting pre-dawn riding adventures when temperatures are coolest.

What campers like

Spacious trailer accommodations: Horse campers appreciate sites designed for larger rigs at Goldfield Ghost Town Dry Camping. "Great spots for your horse and trailer. Good size corral. More space on the pit side. Stay a week or month! Great trails out from camp," reports Lindy B., noting the horse-friendly facilities.

Water access for horses: Proximity to Roosevelt Lake provides natural water sources after hot rides. "We enjoyed a splendid paddle out on the water near sundown, after many power boats were already back up on their trailers," shares Shari G. about Windy Hill Campground, identifying prime evening watering opportunities.

Mountain vistas during rides: The surrounding terrain offers scenic backdrops for equestrian excursions. "The mountains surrounding the area are stunning, and there are some fantastic hiking trails in the area," notes Shari G., describing the landscape features visible from horseback.

What you should know

Securing equipment is essential: Campers should take precautions with valuable tack and gear. "There was some sketchy people there and a couple sites reported theft. There was recently some vandalism as well," warns Jamey R. at Oak Flat Campground.

Limited natural forage: The desert environment requires bringing feed supplies. "No real access to water from campgrounds. Unkempt and not the outdoorsy camping we were looking for," reports Danielle M. about certain areas, emphasizing the need to pack essentials.

Weather preparedness: Temperature extremes affect riding conditions. "Boaters Paradise...Week days are relaxing and quiet. It's named windy hill for a reason. Stake everything by down well and don't leave shade pop up tents up while you're out, they might be gone to the wind when you get back," advises Candy P.

Tips for camping with families

Guided exploration opportunities: Usery Mountain Regional Park offers educational programs for young riders. "They offer tons of programs for everyone like night hikes and scorpion hunts," recommends Jose G., noting activities that complement equestrian camping.

Wildlife viewing from horseback: Morning rides increase chances of seeing desert animals. "Seen roadrunner, quail, and doves, rabbits. A few coyotes howled at the moon at night, which was pretty cool too, off in the distance," shares Beverly T. about camping near Goldfield Ghost Town.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience varying noise levels that may affect children's sleep. "There was a storm that rolled in (not on the weather forecast!) It came in FAST!" warns Amanda O. about unexpected weather at Windy Hill, suggesting secure shelters for families with young children.

Tips from RVers

Horse trailer parking logistics: Peralta Regional Park offers suitable spaces for horse trailers with specific site recommendations. "Each campsite has plenty of space in between. Literally no complaints at all," notes chevis L. about the layout.

Water management for extended stays: Plan water usage carefully for both human and equine needs. "No water or trash. Pack it in, pack it out," cautions Beth G., emphasizing the importance of self-sufficiency.

Generator etiquette: Be mindful of noise impact on other equestrian campers. "I went for a 45-minute walk around the campground, and counted 13 different generators all going at different frequencies," reports Shari G., highlighting potential noise issues that could spook horses.

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