Best Glamping near Leupp, AZ

This stay was fantastic! The Nordic Village is usually host to snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and nordic getaways, but in the summer time it becomes a quiet host to weddings, cabin stays and a glorious yurt experience. 

After checking in we trekked our 1.4 miles out to the Honey Suckle Yurt. The yurt was equipped with some extra potable water, water to douse your fire, a propane grill, comfy  floor sleeping mats, a couple of chairs, and a wood burning stove. There's even a lighter and a storage box for your food in the yurt because bears do apparently live in the area although nobody seems to have seen them. We literally did not see a single person all afternoon, or up until we saw one lone hiker about 10am the next morning. We cooked our dinner on the stove and sat by a small fire in a cooler evening air and enjoyed just being together in the middle of nowhere. Such a neat spot. Next time I'm going for the yurt with a serious view, the Morning Glory!

Nordic Village is the perfect place to stay after a visit to the Grand Canyon for some solitude. Flagstaff is seeing some snow in mid-November, and the yurt is so warm from the contained fireplace.

Pups can start for an extra $10/night.

The yurt was so cozy and cute! It was pretty cold when we were there, but the fireplace kept it toasty inside. We got some snow our last night there, and we were happy there was someone plowing the parking lot the next morning so we could get out. The coin shower was nice and warm, but make sure you get tokens while someone is around the lodge.

We had previously stayed in a back country yurt in the summer months, this time we decided to stay in a cabin in the front country for NYE. It was quiet, especially considering it was NYE (no wild parties, noisy neighbors, etc) which was nice and what we were hoping for. The cabin is stocked with firewood for the stove, has a small table and two chairs, and a queen sized mattress/pad and a bunk bed with mattress pads. Some of these cabins are renovated, but the one we stayed in was not. Still found it to be comfortable. Note that you do have to bring your own sleeping bag/bedding. The lodge had bathrooms, including showers, flushing toilets, and two sinks. There are pit toilets outside but I went inside to use the bathrooms (they are open 24/7). The lodge opens with staff in the morning and there is free coffee/hot chocolate for those staying/camping at AZ Nordic Village. You can also rent snow shoes or cross country skis here during the day in the winter. I enjoy staying here, both front and back country are great.

Typically we avoid KOAs because

1. They're expensive
2. They offer no privacy and the sites are cramped However, in November 2020 we were trying to outrun freezing temperatures and snow between Moab, UT and our next destination further south in Arizona. The plan was to get over the pass and closer to Phoenix. But 20 miles north of Flagstaff the snow started falling and we felt most comfortable stopping. We chose an RV park so we could plug in to run heaters and to fill up with water (we were quite low). A couple other RV parks had pretty low reviews so I checked out the KOA website. Surprisingly they were on-par with the lower rate parks price wise and their bathrooms and showers were open even during Covid (the lower rated parks weren't allowing bathroom use). In addition to the flush toilet bathrooms and free, hot showers we used their clean and large laundry facility and the kids played on the playground even though it was freezing. We made a day trip of visiting Grand Canyon to see it blanketed in snow. The sites are close together but since we were inside the entire time and just stopped for 2 days it was fine. Stay here over the others in town... just read the reviews!

What a great find! This spot seemed quite unique in comparison to the surrounding camping areas. The town of Mormon Lake was bustling with 4 wheelers and camper trailers, but this "first-come, first-served" camp ground had an entirely different vibe. Of course, it is 4th of July weekend, but campers here were quiet and respectful, observed quite hours. I arrived early, having taken a Thursday off and snagged campsite #11, what I felt was one of the best spots. Sites 10, 11 and 12 are large, with parking for 2 cars and very spread apart. Not near the dumpster (one site is … why they would do that, I don't know). There is a fresh water spigot right across from the site and the restroom is just a short jaunt away. At the moment there is a strict fire ban, so no late night campfires this time around.

The back of the campsite is walled by trees, ready for exploring. The tiny nearby creek can almost be heard from the site, and to the right there is a small field that the Arizona Trail crosses through. I made use of my time her by hiking both directions of the trail straight from the campground. This time of year I also found an ample butterfly population! The hummingbirds were sociable, and the bugs weren't bad, I made it without bug spray but I came across a mosquito or two. 

Just across the street from Mormon Lake - notorious for never actually having any water - this time it also didn't.So … don't expect much as far attractions at this spot. However, just down the road you can visit Upper Lake Mary and play in the slighter quieter area away from the bustle of the main part of the lake. 

The camp hosts are very friendly, the sites are $20 a night per group for 1 vehicle (up to 8 people) and any additional cars are $8 each. There is no recycling - I packed mine up to take home and recycle.  They are dog friendly and I found it really a great spot to camp with a dog. The toilets are decent-ish, cleaned (really as clean as those standard campground toilet pots can be)  and at the moment there is a sanitizer jug with a squirt top outside, which is helpful. I didn't see the nearby Dairy Springs campground but I would DEFINITELY come back to this one. On Thursday night they didn't fill up but about 2pm on Friday all the sites were full.

Do note: Campsite does not have cell service (and I have Verizon). You can walk out to the camp entrance just at the main road and pick up some service there if needed.

This place made our first camp spot with our new travel trailer a breeze. All sites are pull through, and level, with all types of sites available. Free dump and air compresser. Well stocked store (no alcohol for sale) with adjacent game/TV room with book and dvd trade or borrow and laundry for a fee. The shower rooms are great with locking private sink, toilet, shower. There is some highway and train noise. Meteor Crater is not to miss. I love the variety of trees placed at the sites. We would stay again.

We have stayed here on numerous occasions. Always easy in and out.

Place was clean and staff was friendly. We arrived after hours and didn't have paperwork in the mailbox like we were supposed to. Not sure if someone took it or staff didn't put it there, but luckily we had talked to staff prior and knew our spot.

Very nice spot to stay. The trees were wonderful and filled with so many types of birds including an owl.

3/14/2021 We stayed here overnight so we could hit Meteor Crater early in the morning. Sites were clean, though close together similar to a KOA. Easy access off the highway. Nice location. Full hookups. We were in a Handicapped site, Number 10 which was a pull through. In fact, all of their sites are pull through sites. No fires or charcoal grills. A locked gate prevents overnight access by those that don't belong which was a nice security feature. A fun playground for the kids. Connected to a convenience store and gas station which was convenient. We would stay here again.

We had to pull in here unplanned due to a sandstorm. Many 18 wheelers had to pull over. This is a sandy place, zero grass. There are a few trees to block the winds, showers, fenced dog area, trash, and landrymat/lounge. Paid $43 with discount for Good Sams.

Was traveling west to Williams AZ and needed a break. Have been out a week and this is hands down the nicest place we've stayed. Glad we stopped here.

This camp site is absolutely amazing! Showers are individually set with single bathroom! People are friendly and caring! There is a gas station attached to campgrounds! The interstate is close by but can’t hear the vehicles go by! I highly recommend this camping area! It is minutes away from meteor crater!

The shower and restroom at this location is some of the best I’ve seen so far. The only bad thing is the entryway is an extremely tall door frame on top of a concrete lip that causes a big jump to get up and over. The entrance on the other side is inaccessible. The RV sites have the difficulty that they have gravel entryways and my wheelchair continue to get stuck because they weren’t compacted quite enough. The maintenance worker was more than willing to bring a sheet of plywood to get me from the road into the RV.

We stayed here 3 nights on Site 19.  Gravel, level, pull through site.  Close to but not on top of neighboring RVs.  Dirt Dog Park.  Nice Laundry facilities.  Front desk staff pleasant at check in.  Nothing real exciting nearby except for the Meteor Crater that is worth seeing.  We drove 20 miles into  Winslow one night and 35 miles into Flagstaff another night for entertainment and dinner.

Didn’t have a reservation but it was a weeknight and they were able to fit us in. We had a W/E site and with discount it was $50 - a little high for us but they are the only game in town. Sites were gravel and level. Water pressure was almost nonexistent when we woke up. Walked to the showers and it was better but still low.

Stopped going west toward Grand Canyon and Zion.  Conveniently just off of I-40.   Level gravel pull through sites.  small dirt dog area.   Clean restrooms and shower.

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and in great working order. Overall our stay was fantastic and very peaceful. The sunsets were beautiful.

Quick over night was easy and a Good Sam discount as well. Great spot to start many adventures from. We will return some time.