Best Tent Camping near Heber-Overgaard, AZ
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Best Tent Sites Near Heber-Overgaard, AZ (35)
1. Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground
Forest Lakes, Arizona6 Reviews•30 Photos•95 SavesThe campground is a fishing area with a picnic ground situated in a mixture of ponderosa pine, juniper and pinyon pine. Chevelon Canyon offers spectacular views and opportunities for hiking and fishing. NO trash collection available. This is a Pack-it-in / Pack-it-out area. Take your trash with you when you leave.
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2. Airplane Flat Campground
Forest Lakes, Arizona3 Reviews•41 SavesAirplane Flats Airplane Flat campground is made of dispersed units and set in an open stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Canyon Creek is known for its trout fishing. Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery has self-guided tours. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer. Pack it in, Pack it out.
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3. Forest Road 195 Campground
Forest Lakes, Arizona2 Reviews•20 Saves- Pets
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4. Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground
Forest Lakes, Arizona1 Review•8 Photos•10 Saves- Pets
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5. Lower Tonto Creek
Kohls Ranch, Arizona5 Reviews•31 Photos•74 SavesOverview
The Lower Tonto Creek Campground is tucked away right next to the main highway just south of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. The Lower Tonto Creek Campground has a large open-space parking lot and paved walkway makes it accessible with only a light hike to the creek. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you will be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. You will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as this area has limited or no cellular service. There is no adjacent parking spot to any camp site. Walk-in access only to all campsites (paved sidewalk is provided). Map to campground here. Please note: This campground is right next to Hwy 260 and receives a considerable amount of traffic noise and light throughout the day & night.
Recreation
The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport. The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31
Natural Features
Located just South of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Campsites are dotted along a paved sidewalk surrounded by tall Pines, situated just next to Tonto Creek. Please note: This campground is right next to Hwy 260 and receives a considerable amount of traffic noise and light throughout the day & night.
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$20 / night
6. Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
Pine, Arizona7 Reviews•19 Photos•290 SavesWhile much of the Forest is open to dispersed camping, there are several sites set aside as designated dispersed camping sites, listed below. Pick up or download a free Motor Vehicle Use Map to know where it is legal to drive. See Guidelines for information and policies, and Specific Sites for more details and contact information.
Know before you go! Be aware extreme winter weather or flooding risks can necessitate the closure of forest roads at different times of the year. Many forest roads that lead to dispersed campsites may be closed during seasonal road closures, so please check the Forest Road Status web page for more information about the status of forest roads in each District.
Fire restrictions may be in place. During fire restrictions, campfires, fires, and charcoal fires are not permitted in dispersed camping areas. This includes both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. Gas operated devices with an on/off switch are allowed. Where can I have a campfire during Stage I Fire Restrictions?
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7. Bearhide Group Site
Sun Valley, Arizona2 Reviews•10 Photos•221 Saves- Pets
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8. Alderwood Campground
Young, Arizona1 Review•1 Photo•70 Saves- Pets
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9. Camp Shadow Pines Organization Site
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10. Gentry Campground
Be the first to review!Forest Lakes, Arizona•4 SavesCampground is accessible on a first-come, first-serve basis from October through May. Reservations available June - September.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Heber-Overgaard
581 Reviews of 35 Heber-Overgaard Campgrounds
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Royce M.
Traveler
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground
Beauty abounds
The entire Mallard loop has generous paved sites. There is a picnic table and nice fire pit. Plenty of paved space to set up. Pines surround each site and provide ample shade. Each site has easy access to the lake. The bathrooms have showers and were spotless.
- SSabrina V.
Guide
Homolovi State Park Campground
Quiet and beautiful
Check in was quick and easy. Camp sites are kept well and clean. Beautiful view on the land/mountains. Visitor center is small but nice w/ friendly staff. A couple hiking trails to some very sacred/historic spots. Watch out for rattle snakes.
- SShawnGuide
Homolovi State Park Campground
Enjoyed the ancient sites
Just a quick stop over, but I made time to check out the ruins.
- SS K.Guide
Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA
Good spot for a night - convenient
Stayed here overnight to visit the Petrified Forest National Park.
Staff was friendly and helpful. The "cowboy" breakfasts and dinners are simple friendly events, although I didn't eat there.
Lots are standard RV set-ups, all right next to each other. Lot was fairly level, but still needed from front/back leveling even in my small van. Gravel driveways, gravel lots.
Laundry had about 5-6 washers and the same number of dryers.
This location is near a highway that is busy all night. You are not right on the highway, but the steady sound of cars and trucks can be heard all night. Not super loud, but not peaceful either.
Wifi was slow and inconsistent. Even though I was right by the main building, my connection sometimes said "unable to connect, try moving closer", or just wouldn't connect, or if it did, was unusably slow. Verizon wireless was great though (about 10mb).
I'd stay again for a convenient overnight.
- HHeatherTraveler
Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)
Awesome site, but…….
Beautiful, huge site! Sites were well spaced. Very quiet campground. The camp host didn’t bother us at all. She was around, just not intrusive. Now the bad. I have been camping in primitive sites for the last 20 years or more. In all those years I have never come across pit toilets as bad as the ones at this campground. We arrived Sunday night. They were really bad, but it was the end of a weekend so I gave grace. On Tuesday the toilets were “cleaned “ out. It didn’t help because no one put chemicals in the pit. The smell of raw sewage was always present in our site.
Lindsey M.TravelerHolbrook/Petrified Forest KOA
Convenient and Secure
My first KOA—pricey for a tent spot (car camping) with a small shared area and limited tables. Tent spots are in view of noisy I40. I did feel safe here, considering the KOA branding, and liked the shorter drive to PFNP. Facilities are nice, otherwise, with close bathhouses and a sweet little chuckwagon serving breakfast and dinner.
- Bradley K.
Scout
Molitor Spot Along Rim Road - Dispersed
Views, solitude, and wind!
We arrived around noon on Friday, and within an hour or two there were two others who arrived--but thankfully turned around to find another spot. The views were extraordinary as we parked the Land Cruiser with the Roofnest in the ideal spot to not just soak up the afternoon and evening views, but to be blessed by a great sunrise from inside the tent.
The stars... I mean, wow! The starry sky at night was one of the best we've see anywhere, just stunning.
Felt very safe in the area for our 3 year old boy to explore with us, so if you expect any sheer cliffs or dangerous drop-offs, they aren't really there. There were gradual declines from the top, and they aren't immediately near where you'd park.
We will be back--this was a real gem... but expect wind throughout the night being this exposed!
- DiAnn N.Traveler
Fr 171 Campground
FR171 is one of my favorite spots.
Has 48 spots to camp. Some are great for rv, and some are very rocky. The road along sites are rv friendly. We spent 14 days in July and 20 days total. August went back for 12 days. September, it rained once every day.
- jjohn M.Guide
Clints Well Campground
Nice Forest service campground. Free
A nice campground has about seven spots, sign said it was a fee area. However, the camp host said it was free.
Noel L.GuideHolbrook/Petrified Forest KOA
Nice KOA
Easy on and off interstate. Level sites. Clean campground. Looks like renovating some areas...nice. All the amenities of a KOA. Serves breakfast and dinner...nice
Steve M.
Ranger
Long Lake Dispersed Camping
Worth the challenging drive If you have AWD or 4WD
Pristine and usually unoccupied lake off the beaten path. 17 miles of dirt road from Highway to the lake and the last 7 are truly a challenge for anything other than a slightly lifted vehicle. Four camping areas near or with access to Lake with two of them having boat ramps. Skip the first turn off to the right as that is the very narrow part of the lake and rather ugly. The second turn off has two to four campsites with vault toilets and access to the lake through a boat ramp which allows camping and small trailer access lakeside. The churn out to the right is, Really rough and has very little camping or RV access. One of the pictures shows how rough the road is. I took the fourth turn off which is 747 and has one to two camping sites with a fire pit and good RV access along with a boat ramp. Note that fires are allowed in the fire pits because this is above 6, 000 feet but there is no water or trash. Pack it in, pack it out.
Nick V.Traveler
Milk Ranch Point Road
Easy spot to access
Went down here mid August and it was a beautiful view. Thick tree coverage which hid us from the winds that day / night and the rim was a 200 foot walk away. Able to get there in my Chevy Trax which is front wheel drive only, without any problems. There are there are plenty of spot to pull off into on that forest road. If you don’t get this exact spot just keep driving the road and you’ll find something in no time. A lot of dead trees laying around for firewood, but did need axe and hacksaw to cut size them down. Area had a lot of pine needles on the ground.
Daniel R.Scout
Mogollon Rimn Dispersed, AZ FR 9350
Mogollon Rim Road, FR9350, Arizona
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Numbered free camp sites. First come first served. Beautiful cool high country with many overlooks over the rim. There is a lake near by for fishing, has a small store and you can rent kyaks and small boats.
Camp sites are not near each other, but within sight. Campfires allowed when conditions permit. We stayed 3 nights while on our way home with our new R-Pod 192 Hood River Edition. We will definately go back again. The guy who came buy later to check us in was super nice and very informative.
Les G.Traveler
Arizona High Country Campground
Very nice location
We had a great site near the rear of the park with many shade trees and plenty of room. In general the sites are quite close together, but the folks were friendly and very helpful.....
- DDave N.Traveler
Take It Easy RV Park
Take it Easy
Nice campground Close to Walmart, Flying J, Standing on a Corner Close to town and restaurant’s Within 2 mile diameter
- AAmber B.Traveler
McHood Park Campground
Enjoyable
The City try’s is best to keep it clean and so do the camps host as we saw both city works and the host walking around picking up trash is a nice little weekend trip for dry camping. The camp host are from Winslow so they are very knowledgeable about the area and very nice and willing to help no matter the circumstances. They do have bathrooms but no showers as they are out of order. Camp sites are right by the water for good fishing or you can park up above if you do not like bugs as they are worse down by the water than on the upper campsites.
Patrick C.Guide
forest road 181
Forest road 181
Nice place to cool of and set up camp. The only reason it's not getting 5 stars is there isn't great views in this area.
- Patrick C.Guide
Old Rim Road/ Forest Road 171 Dispersed
Best views and weather
It rained every afternoon we were there for 3 days, but loved every bit of it. There is a camp host here even though it's free. His name is Steve and is super nice and helpful . He told us some spots in the are alto check out. Will stay here again
- Patrick C.Guide
Fr 171 Campground
Forest Rd 171
Had a great time camping here. The road is easy , don't need any clearance. The views are amazing!
- David Y.Traveler
Forest Road 195 Campground
Wilderness Camping
pretty secluded and pretty remote. sites are of different sizes, anyone can camp, big trailers etc. very quiet except for nature and birds. no Verizon for the most part, nice place to explore.
Lori W.Traveler
Elk Horn RV Park
Great little park
Park is looking great. Great location between Show Low and Pinetop with Highway access.
- JJulie G.Guide
Homolovi State Park Campground
Good campground
We stayed one night at Homolovi and it was nice. Only one bathroom facility. Very cool ruins but we didn’t get to explore too much. It gets hot in summer-be prepared.
Patrick J.
LegendHolbrook/Petrified Forest KOA
Nice location if coming to Holbrook AZ
Great proximity to the Petrified forrest NP. Campsites were wide and level. Nice amenities include the chairs, table and fire pit. It also had a fair amount of privacy. Nice experience. Staff were. friendly and helpful.
The power did go out with 102F. The staff restored power and came around to all campsites with the status, Much appreciated.
- ttroy B.Scout
The Rim
The Rim
Dispersed
- RRaul M.Traveler
Old Rim Road Dispersed Site
Beat the Heat
I wanted to get out of the southern Arizona heat. This place did just that. Only the opposite side of the highway of Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake. Both are just a 15min drive. Plenty of room for big rigs (40’+). I brought my 37’ Motorhome and had no problem finding a big enough site. Sites are marked and plenty spread out from other campers. Great views and perfect summer weather.
Robert H.Guide
FR141 Dispersed Site
Weekend on the Rim
A wonderful spot that is secluded and away from the busy FR300 traffic. 8 miles off of Hwy 87. There are no services but close to Kehl Springs Campground where there are restrooms.
There is no cell service but close to the Rim where you have service.
- JJulie G.Guide
Homolovi State Park Campground
Wonderful campground
We had a pull through for one night on our trip. It was an easy hookup. The trails are a 1mile hike from camp. It was hot so we didn’t get all the way. The bathrooms are ok. We didn’t check out the showers.
Guide to Heber-Overgaard
Tent camping near Heber-Overgaard, Arizona, offers a chance to immerse yourself in nature with a variety of scenic spots and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several well-reviewed campgrounds to explore.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy a challenging hike to the stunning views at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground, where the journey to the lake is as rewarding as the destination itself.
- Experience the tranquility of nature at Forest Road 195 Campground, perfect for those seeking solitude and the sounds of wildlife.
- Take advantage of the fishing opportunities at Airplane Flat Campground, located near a fish hatchery and a creek ideal for trout fishing.
Tent campers should check out Chevelon Canyon Lake
- The picturesque setting of Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground features large campsites and beautiful starry nights, making it a favorite among campers.
- Hike down to the lake from Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground for a rewarding experience, but be prepared for a strenuous trek back up.
- With its rugged terrain and secluded atmosphere, Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground is perfect for those who enjoy off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Unique features of local campgrounds
- Airplane Flat Campground offers spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, making it a great spot for family gatherings.
- At Forest Road 195 Campground, campers can enjoy a remote experience with no amenities, allowing for a true wilderness escape.
- The primitive setup at Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground includes vault toilets and large shaded areas, providing a comfortable camping experience in nature.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Heber-Overgaard, AZ is Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground with a 3.5-star rating from 6 reviews.
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