Best Camping near Kearny, AZ

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Kearny, AZ is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Arizona camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Kearny and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Kearny, AZ (169)

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  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Bigelow Dispersed
    Nov. 11, 2024

    Mount Bigelow Dispersed

    Cold night, frozen road

    We got to the parking area about 7:40 PM on November 10th. Started up the road to the campsite about 2 miles further up the mountain but at about 1/2 mile the road was so icy that we lost traction. Snow on the ground by the road, lots of deer tracks in the snow. Ended up backing down the road to spend the night in the parking lot, sleeping in the van.

  • Joseph P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lamplighter Mobile Park
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Lamplighter Mobile Park

    Mobile trash park

    This is to Mike the owner,

      Just wanted to let you know that you are a poor excuse for a human being. We were going to move anyway, but you pushed it ahead, so now my disabled wife and I are in the desert. Thanks.

  • Joseph P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lamplighter Mobile Park
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Lamplighter Mobile Park

    Trailer park in Apache Junction AZ.

    Business as usual at The lamplighter they specialize in stealing your home throwing you in the street the new manager is an outright liar she lies in open court their concern is themselves and nothing else places infested with rats cockroaches dopers to the family to help start the neighborhood watch we evicted so there's no neighborhood watch anymore but there's lots of dopers I've witnessed the manager the new manager coming out of a dope house in her own risk and you owner Mike pure trash and what can you meet that award-winning staff he has there you have a manager that sleeps with residents numerous residents I believe her last name is basua

  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
    Oct. 31, 2024

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Amazing view and great hikes

    We only got to stay here one night, but it is very beautiful. At the base of the Superstition mountains, which are awesome. Out of the city, so nice and quiet. All the sites are paved and fairly level. There are many sites that have pull through, electric, and water. The showers were good. Many hiking trails in the area. Would love to stay here a little longer.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Catalina State Park Campground
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Catalina State Park Campground

    Beautiful Mountain View’s

    Would recommend this campground. Clean lots of trails to hike or bike. No sewer hookup but does have electric and water. Campground was full but still very quiet. I have already reserved again next month

  • Becca C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    SUPERStition Views

    This State Park campground located in the Superstition Mountains is a frequent quick camp spot for me if I don feel like trying to beat the crowds to some favorite local dispersed sites.

    They offer sites with electric and water, and sites for dry camping, along with some cabins and group sites you can reserve. The sites offer as much privacy as one can expect in the desert and are not super close together, except for the site numbers 70+ which are only available in winter typically. There are plenty of hiking trails and activities in the park and nearby. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well maintained, and they even have a small dog “park” for your best pal to run off some energy.

    Favorite things about the park: The views and the wild life. We have seen so many beautiful birds, from quail and owls to roadrunners and vultures, along with several different types of squirrels, lizards, hare, and coyotes.

  • Patricia N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Spectacular views

    If traveling near Phoenix you should make this state campground a number one option.

    The towering superstition mountain range is a beautiful site and while we were there we were able to watch a hiker who was rescued. This hiker was not injured, just afraid to come back down the trail. Guess going up is easier than coming down.

    The site we had had power and water. The showers in the restrooms were not great but something is better than nothing.

  • eThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Peralta Canyon / Gold Canyon Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Peralta Canyon / Gold Canyon Dispersed Camping - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Dispersed camping not allowed currently

    September 21, 2024: We’ve dispersed camped here many times in last three years, took a trip out there today and every dispersed access point is plowed up with very deep trenches not allowing vehicles or rigs to access. Sad affair with squatters taking advantage and leaving trash, there was not a soul in sight. Maybe they’ll reopen it later when it cools down.

  • Ryan D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pioneer Pass Campground
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Pioneer Pass Campground

    Great place for a quiet night amongst the pines while you explore the Pinal Mountains

    The campground is nestled in a secluded canyon amongst the Ponderosa Pines and next to an intermittent mountain stream. The views on the drive up from Globe to the campground at 5,900 feet are gorgeous.

    The campground and bathrooms were clean. Some of the sites are a little close together, but others are nicely separated.

    Each site has a nice fire pit with a grill gate and a concrete picnic table.

  • E
    Camper-submitted photo from Encore Countryside
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Encore Countryside

    Avoid

    Poorly managed with arbitrary fees charged. Park is not a "resort", it's just an old rundown trailer park with a lot of very old park models.New management is awful.

  • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Catalina State Park Campground
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Catalina State Park Campground

    Adventures

    Had a quick stay here but was still able to see some. It’s AZ so it’s always hot, just prepare for that. The hiking trails and history are amazing here. Showers and bathrooms well maintained. It did rain pretty good as we were rolling in so the ants were…insane. They were everywhere.

  • Jim A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Great place to Stay

    Fairly close to our home (30 miles) but we love to do 1-2 nighters here when we have the time.  There is plenty to see around the area.  Park is well maintained.  Spots are close but not too close to each other.  Its a little elevated so the valley views are great.  Gets a little warm during the summer - after all it is AZ.  Theres an old Gold Mine nearby to visit.

  • Jim A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Saguaro Cove
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Saguaro Cove

    Remote Camping

    Takes a little 4 wheeling to get there or you can access it from the water.  Basic dispersed camping but gets a little warm during the summer months.  Views are nice and its a nice pack it in, pack it out spot.

  • michael D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Needles Eye Ranch
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Needles Eye Ranch

    Remote and Rough Road

    There is State Trust land just off the main road. Free camping. I drove up this road for about a mile and camped. It was tight and had a ton of rough loose rocks. I was driving a Tacoma(not Lifted) and stopped about a mile in because the road got so bad. I hiked about another half mile back and came accross this amazing view of the valley. The Gila river has been busy back there carving some deep canyons.  I did not have signal.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Lake Marina & Campground
    Jun. 3, 2024

    Canyon Lake Marina & Campground

    Fun lake, weekends exceptionally busy

    Been staying here off and on for over a decade. Great place to hang out with the family. Water hookup and electrical hookup. No sewer. They have a truck that will come pump your tank for a small fee. You can launch your boat and then bring to the campsite and tie off for easy access. Lots of parking available. You have to pay for extra vehicles. Dolly the Steamboat is available to ride around the lake and ticket purchase is at the marina. There is also a restaurant and bar at the marina. The campground has a mix of available sites. Day use also. Large grassy area for kids to play. Drive in can seem daunting if you haven’t experienced it before. Not bad, however. Hauled a 32’ 5th wheel with no problems at all.

  • Rachel W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sulphide Del Rey Campground
    May. 28, 2024

    Sulphide Del Rey Campground

    Good if you're prepared

    Beautiful campground on a hill surrounded by pines. Gets completely silent at night assuming other campers behave. Perfectly dark except for stars between the trees and your fire. Please be careful with fires, keep them small, because there's already clear fire damage all around the area. Stayed 2 nights on Memorial day weekend. There were three groups that just came for a picnic then left, which surprised me considering the miles of washboard dirt road to get there. Our Honda CRV handled the road ok, I've seen worse roads that I would not drive. Do pack everything you need, don't plan to drive back into town if you can help it. Do not drive your ATV up and down the hill especially after quiet hours. I will say there is very little parking and a couple sites have very little flat ground for tents. One group did seem to have a couple large tents in the sites at the top of the hill, and ours at the entrance was good but we slept in our car.

  • Matthew B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bobcat Rustic Campsites — Picacho Peak State Park
    May. 24, 2024

    Bobcat Rustic Campsites — Picacho Peak State Park

    Nice Spot to Stay and Explore the Area

    A cool spot to camp amongst the Saguaros. Close enough to Tucson, Saguaro NP, Phoenix, and all the other surrounding attractions for day trips. We stayed at a rustic (non-elec) site for 2 weeks. Road noise from I-10 and train traffic is noticeable outside, but imperceptible inside the van. Surprisingly (to us) green with grass and flowers in late February-early March.

    Facilities: Showers and bathrooms were okay, no other water except for host sites, nice trails

    Cell Service: Good enough Verizon and T-mobile to work remotely

    Starlink: While we didn't need to use it, all sites are open to the sky if you needed to 

    Solar: All sites are open to the sky for good solar

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Picket Post
    May. 22, 2024

    Picket Post

    Quick Night

    Good place to pull off in a pinch for free. You do hear road noise. Close to Arizona Trail, where it crosses 60 so you can hike both directions if you decide to, or take the trail up to the top of the mountain. Very beautiful area

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cactus Forest Dispersed
    May. 3, 2024

    Cactus Forest Dispersed

    Remote, Private, and free but accessible.

    Remote, private, and free but accessible. Not a standard RV parking lot campground but rather several campsites with ample space between them for privacy, along an unpaved sandy road, just off a quiet paved back road. About 20-30min from gas stations, water, food, etc. It has no facilities or even pit toilets. Exactly what I wanted. This campground is aptly named as it is quite literally in the middle of a Saguaro cactus forest 🌵 along with many other different cactus species and wildlife. This location is tranquil and wild. I couldn't think of a better way to immerse yourself in the middle of this national park than this campground. It's a tight drive in if you go past the 2-3 RV sites at the beginning of the east side. I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma with a roof top tent pulling a 12x6 enclosed trailer with standard wheels. My trailer made it through without scratches and at no point did I even think about four-wheel drive. A larger camper I couldn't speak for. It is quite sandy and has some mogul sections where the water flows have washed some of the trail away but overall an easy drive.

    Disclosures and warnings:

    There are three sides to this campground. The east side, west side, and North end. The West side is the most trailer friendly and most visited as it is where the GPS leads you. However, it gets worse the deeper you go in after roughly 10-15 sites. The east side you could probably manage a trailer for the first 2-3 sites. After that there would be no where to turn around and it gets rough off-road quick, like deep dried up sandy river bed crossings (month of May) and is more exposed to the sun with slightly less cacti than the west side. The North end is the most private and remote of the other two and the quietest. However, it is nothing short of a four-wheel drive off-road trail. I would not recommend anything other than off road vehicles in the north end and the sites are small, just for tents or 1 vehicle.

    There are almost no rocks to worry about on the way in but the cacti here are more than capable of creating flat tires so take care to avoid pieces that have fallen onto the road. Especially the Jumping Cholla cacti! They are the worst things you will come across in this campground and are everywhere, easily the most dominant species of cactus in this area. They have evolved to break apart into spiny segments when they make contact with someone or something to propagate. Sometimes if the wind blows strong enough they cover the ground around their base with a mound of their spined segments. These segments often roll or blow into the roadways. The spines are hard as stone and sometimes over 2 in long. They have evolved special reversed barbs that you can't see with your eyes on every main spine. They go into anything except metal, including Kevlar reinforced tire sidewalls like a knife through hot butter and then hook in and don't come out unless you rip them out. I rode my adventure bike through the campground to explore, lost my footing in the sand and fell against one of these. I had 3-4 segments stuck to my arm. I spent 10 to 15 minutes ripping these segments out of my arm, pulling my skin away from my body about an inch before they will rip out. Don't make the same mistake as me.

    GUNS! In my opinion the biggest downside to this campground is the almost constant gunfire all day long as there is a public shooting area on the south west side of the campground. If you are in the west side and you are looking southwest, there is a tiny little mountain ridgeline about a half mile away. All around the base of that ridgeline people are allowed to pull up and shoot at targets on the hill side. The locals show up as the sun just comes over the trees around 5:00 a.m. and they don't stop until the sun sets almost everyday of the week. They do however, quit at night so you can sleep.

    If you camp here you are IN THE desert. During the day is fine. You will likely only run into swarms of flies. At night however, is a different story. ESPECIALLY If you decide to have a fire on a cold night or set up a lantern near the ground while making dinner. I stayed here for 9 days straight and I came across 6 rattlesnakes (mostly sidewinders), more camel spiders than I can count (at least 5+ per night), 3 brown recluse spiders, packs of coyotes rolling through at night and early morning (watch your pets), and 2 killer bee swarms in the trees. All within the campground boundaries, so just be ready for rugged camping.



Guide to Kearny

Camping near Kearny, Arizona, offers a mix of stunning desert landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, or just relax under the stars, there are some great spots to check out.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Exploring: There are numerous trails around the area. At Lost Dutchman State Park Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "Lace up your boots and conquer one of the park's diverse hiking trails. From challenging climbs to scenic strolls, there's a path for every level."
  • Off-Roading: If you enjoy off-roading, the park is a fantastic spot. Another camper shared, "Dust off your UTVs and get ready for a blast! The washboard washes offer thrilling rides for off-road enthusiasts."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. A visitor at Gilbert Ray Campground noted, "You really feel like you’re in the desert. Quiet and relaxing."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers rave about the views. One happy camper at Catalina State Park Campground said, "The campsite is surrounded by stunning desert landscapes, with majestic saguaro cacti and rugged mountains providing a picturesque backdrop."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Picacho Peak State Park Campground mentioned, "Great hot showers. Clean facilities."
  • Spacious Campsites: Campers enjoy the space between sites. One visitor at Usery Mountain Regional Park noted, "The sites are level and well spaced, making it a comfortable stay."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Gilbert Ray Campground, lack showers and water hookups. A camper pointed out, "Sites have electric hook-ups and there is a bathroom, but no site water hook-ups and no showers."
  • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of local wildlife. A camper at Cactus Forest Dispersed warned, "I came across 6 rattlesnakes... and packs of coyotes rolling through at night."
  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Picacho Peak State Park Campground mentioned, "You can see and hear the traffic on I-10 about a half mile to the east."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots with amenities. One parent at Tucson - Lazydays KOA said, "There are so many offerings including two pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities for kids. A camper at Burnt Corral Campground noted, "The lake with the mountains in the background is breathtaking. We went kayaking and just relaxed on the shore."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone happy with snacks. A family at Rose Canyon Campground mentioned, "It is downhill when hiking to the lake so be prepared for the uphill trek on the way back."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Tucson - Lazydays KOA shared, "We maneuvered to get our 10’ sewer hose to fit between our two dump valves."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups. One camper at Usery Mountain Regional Park said, "The facilities were clean and well kept."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Cell Service: Some areas have spotty service. A visitor at Cactus Forest Dispersed noted, "Phone service for Verizon and ATT are not good, but they do offer wifi."

Camping near Kearny, Arizona, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful desert scenery!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Kearny, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Kearny, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 169 campgrounds and RV parks near Kearny, AZ and 32 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Kearny, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Kearny, AZ is Lost Dutchman State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 79 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kearny, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 32 free dispersed camping spots near Kearny, AZ.

  • What parks are near Kearny, AZ?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 parks near Kearny, AZ that allow camping, notably Tonto National Forest and Saguaro National Park.