Best Glamping near Kearny, AZ

Lost Dutchman State Park Campground and Mesa-Apache Junction KOA provide upscale glamping accommodations near Kearny, Arizona, with both locations offering cabin-style glamping units that elevate the traditional camping experience. The Lost Dutchman cabins feature comfortable sleeping arrangements with proximity to the dramatic Superstition Mountains, while the Mesa-Apache Junction KOA houses luxury glamping units with resort-style amenities including a year-round heated pool and jacuzzi. These accommodations blend wilderness immersion with modern comforts, providing electricity, sturdy shelter, and convenient access to clean facilities. The glamping units at both locations maintain a connection to nature while eliminating many camping inconveniences. According to a visitor, "The cabins were spacious and well maintained. We could see Flatiron Mountain from our campsite."

Glamping guests at these locations enjoy direct access to numerous outdoor activities while returning to comfortable accommodations each evening. Lost Dutchman State Park connects visitors to "a variety of ranger led programs" and multiple hiking trails accessible directly from the glamping area, with trails ranging from easy to moderately difficult. The surrounding Superstition Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop for photography and exploration. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA supplements its luxury outdoor stays with thoughtful amenities including an activity center for group events, a fenced playground, and a dog run for travelers with pets. The eco-friendly glamping options position visitors within easy reach of attractions like Goldfield Ghost Town and various desert adventure opportunities. One camper noted, "This KOA had some really awesome features and gives you most of the convenience of a hotel with the ability to bring your personal items with you without the hotel price tag."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Kearny, Arizona (9)

1. Pioneer Pass Campground
7 Reviews
Globe, AZ
17 miles
Website
+1 (928) 402-6200
"The campground is nestled in a secluded canyon amongst the Ponderosa Pines and next to an intermittent mountain stream."

"There are 17-21 sites dispersed & in groups that include cement picnic tables, metal ring fire pits, and some sites also have Bear Boxes. There are 3-4 outhouses, no running water or amenities."
2. Upper Pinal Campground
3 Reviews
Globe, AZ
17 miles
Website
+1 (928) 402-6200
"To the South is Unit 1 (where we stayed) and it’s an uphill driveway with a raised area with a fire pit and metal picnic table."

"If you're afraid of heights this might not be the drive you want to take as most of the way you are looking off the side of the mountain with no rails."

3. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
83 Reviews
Superstition Mtn, AZ
43 miles
Website
+1 (480) 982-4485
$35 - $99 / night
"Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult."

"We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table."
4. Picacho-Tucson NW KOA
17 Reviews
Picacho, AZ
42 miles
Website
+1 (520) 466-2966
"Excellent facilities- laundry, bathrooms, pool area, dog run, and clear tent spots."

"This place had a very friendly staff and the new own is on sight and working to make it even better. Our stay was 3 days, 2 Night and we enjoyed the weekend."

5. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA
18 Reviews
Apache Junction, AZ
43 miles
Website
+1 (480) 982-4015
"Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see."

"I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office."
6. Spencer Canyon Campground
18 Reviews
Mount Lemmon, AZ
45 miles
Website
+1 (520) 749-8700
$22 - $36 / night
"It is located approximately 3 miles past the Palisades Visitor Center and the entrance is marked well by a big brown sign as you approach."

"Sites are nicely spaced apart, bathrooms are clean, and fire pits are great."

7. Windy Hill Campground
9 Reviews
Roosevelt, AZ
43 miles
Website
+1 (602) 225-5395
$25 - $50 / night
"Make sure you secure EVERYTHING at your camp or you will come back to an unpleasant surprise when you return from you lake fun.

There were no hook-ups where we were, but we didn't need then anyway."

"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."
8. General Hitchcock Campground
7 Reviews
Willow Canyon, AZ
49 miles
Website
+1 (520) 749-8700
$10 / night
"stayed 1 night here in December. we were 1 of 2 groups there so very peaceful. toilet was well maintained and stocked. there must have been a shooting range nearby because there were shooting noises from"

"Has some nice boulders to tuck your tent away in, and no really close neighbors. Seems like the rest of the sites you have neighbors right next to you, basically sharing a camp."

9. Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
5 Reviews
Globe, AZ
48 miles
Website
+1 (928) 402-6200
$16 - $150 / night
"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)."

"The campground is right off the highway so there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not unbearable."

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165 Reviews of 9 Kearny Campgrounds

Ryan D.
Traveler
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.
Stephanie S.
Traveler
Aug. 1, 2018
Mesa-Apache Junction KOA
Very nice
Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see.
GoWhereYouAreDraw N.
Legend
Aug. 31, 2018
Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Close to the city, deep in the wilderness
Reservations are necessary, as many people grab these spots, and often for long stays (14 day maximums). Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult. The individual sites are pretty small and hard to put a tent anywhere but the paved drives into each nook, much of the ground is covered in small plants and cacti. There's a picnic table/bench thing at each spot, plus a fire pit grill (which is the only place you can burn). Bathrooms and showers are on site and worked great during our stay. Bring plenty of water to hydrate with!
Dray S.
Guide
Sep. 8, 2019
Spencer Canyon Campground
Great, easy getaway if you don't mind company
Spencer Canyon Campground is a nice campground approx. 20 miles from Tucson up the General Hitchcock Highway(often called the Catalina Highway or Mt. Lemmon Highway). It is located approximately 3 miles past the Palisades Visitor Center and the entrance is marked well by a big brown sign as you approach. Phill and Denise, the friendly campsite managers will give you advice and suggestions about campsites that suite your needs. The photos attached to this review are from campsite#6, which is close to the Phill& Denise’s camper location and the highway- yes, we did hear road noise. Most campers chose locations deeper in the campground, but we were there on a busy weekend so most of those“deeper” campsites were occupied. All sites have a large bear box, concrete picnic table, charcoal grill and an iron fire pit. The picnic area of the site is level but the whole campsite is NOT so pick your location carefully if you want to pitch your tent on a flat, level plot. We did find some firewood left over from prior campers but recommend bringing your own, dry wood if you have room in your rig. In my observation, there is a rather nice, vessel toilet house strategically located to serve 6- 7 campsites. There is also a water faucet to be shared by 6- 7 campsites. Campsite#6 has its own faucet so others might also. There are 60+ campsites throughout Spencer Canyon and I would suggest that those“deeper” in the campground are more desirable. It should be noted that most of the campsites are close together, that is, about 50-75 feet apart, hence, my“... if you don’t mind company” comment. It should also be noted that Phill& Denise are really nice and helpful, the campsites are well maintained and clean, it is only 22 miles from Tucson and less than 6 miles from the mountaintop hamlet of Summerhaven, and is situated at approximately 7,900 fee of elevation. Thus, Spencer Canyon Campground is a great getaway from the Arizona heat and close enough to Tucson for a 1- 2 night weekend.
Jess B.
Scout
Oct. 4, 2019
Pioneer Pass Campground
Real Mountain Top View
This campground is Free. There are 17-21 sites dispersed & in groups that include cement picnic tables, metal ring fire pits, and some sites also have Bear Boxes. There are 3-4 outhouses, no running water or amenities. To get there from Globe it’s 7 miles of dirt one lane switchbacks on the side of the mountain. I have seen campers before but it is not very easy to get up there with them. There are bears and other wildlife. Even have seen a tarantula (pictured). Like many state land out here they have cattle loose and they do travel the road up the mountain so keep that in mind.
Lee D.
Legend
Apr. 19, 2019
Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Large sites, great view of the Superstition Mountains
Camped here for two nights and enjoyed it very much. Sites are large and well maintained. We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table. Many have views of the Superstition Mountains. We reserved ahead of time which is good as the campground was full when we arrived. There is overflow camping if no sites available. Bathrooms were clean and one had showers and filtered water, a nice bonus. I only saw two bathrooms (there might have been another in the newer loop but we didn’t explore that) so they were not real close to our site. Several hiking trails directly accessible from the park. A variety of ranger led programs but unfortunately none during our stay. You do have to put up with the annoying train whistle from about 10-6 from nearby Goldsfield “Ghost town” but otherwise it is probably the quietest campground I’ve ever stayed at. Only issue we had was with over-eager volunteers who yelled at us and told us we couldn’t park outside the showers. (We had moved from our site to use the showers after our hike and before leaving).
Krista Z.
Legend
Aug. 27, 2017
Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds
Beautiful for groups (or single sites)
The name is a bit deceiving. The campground is designed for groups (there is a wide open group space and a loop with 12 spots that can be reserved for groups) BUT when the loop isn't reserved for a group you can stay in a single spot. Plus a day use area. 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). There are 2 large BBQs at the end of the loop, covered ramadas with picnic tables, and an oversized metal fire pit. Plenty of people were there in 5th wheels. Downside... The spaces are pretty close together.

About the group site (Brundrett 2): It's a large open space (there are some tree around the outer edges and on one side). There is a private bathroom and it's close to one of the loop bathrooms and it's close to the day use bathroom. Covered ramadas, picnic tables, BBQs, and an oversized metal fire pit. There is also a few scattered picnic tables, standing BBQs, and fire pits.
Sarah M.
Guide
Feb. 3, 2021
Mesa-Apache Junction KOA
Such a pleasant stay!
I stayed here for two nights while I was in the Phoenix area after having to reroute a trip due to unexpected winter weather at my original destination. I camped in a 22 foot rental motor home.

This was my first KOA experience, and it was such a delight. I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office. He lead me to my sight in his golf cart, helped us get backed in and all settled for the night. Staff called the next morning to finish check in and verify our stay info. The staff this whole stay was so kind, it was amazing.

Our site (I believe most as well) was gravel but naturally pretty level. We had plenty of space between us and adjacent sites. The whole KOA has some nice touches as far as landscaping, sites with grills, etc. Very clean and well kept.

Location is about 45 minutes from Phoenix, which was perfect for us. We spent a little time in old town Scottsdale as well which is about the same distance. I would 100% stay here again if I’m in the area.
Connor N.
Ranger
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.