Best Tent Camping near Mammoth, AZ

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Best Tent Sites Near Mammoth, AZ (25)

    Camper-submitted photo from General Hitchcock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from General Hitchcock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from General Hitchcock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from General Hitchcock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from General Hitchcock Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from General Hitchcock Campground

    1. General Hitchcock Campground

    7 Reviews
    16 Photos
    111 Saves
    Willow Canyon, Arizona

    This small, sheltered campground is tucked away just off the Catalina Highway, along the rocky streambed that forms the floor of upper Bear Canyon. Campsites are nestled under a canopy of ponderosa pines, junipers and oaks. Some sites are located right along Bear Creek among large rocks. The Creek generally only flows during rainy periods or during the Spring snowmelt, but be vigilant of flash floods.

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    • ADA Access
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    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Shores Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Shores Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Shores Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Shores Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Shores Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Shores Recreation Area

    2. Shores Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    29 Saves
    Winkelman, Arizona

    The site is located along the Gila River upstream from the town of Winkelman, Arizona. The Shores recreation site is minimally developed to provide access to the river for river-related recreation opportunities. River flows during the spring and summer are suitable for river floating activities through outstanding canyon scenery with diverse desert wildlife habitat. Generally, stream flows over 300 cubic feet per second provide small craft floating opportunities, including inflatable kayaks, canoes and tubing. Floating hazards include a fence across the river upstream from the Shores site with an opening for small floating crafts to pass. A permit is not required for private, non-commercial use of the sites. Use of the sites in connection with commercial recreational use requires a BLM Special Recreation Permit. Target shooting is not allowed in developed sites. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is not necessary to access the site or to maneuver into driveways and parking turnouts at the recreation site. However, due to the narrow passages, motor homes and trailer RVs are not suitable in the area. The restrooms are wheelchair accessible; however, access to other recreation opportunities is limited because of uneven ground surfaces, loose soils, steep slopes, and dense vegetation. Primitive camp sites are available at the site. Facilities include parking, fire pits, and vault toilets. The camp site is not suitable for motor homes bigger than a small pickup camper. Lodging is available at hotels and campgrounds in the nearby communities of Winkelman, Kearny, Superior, Mammoth, and Globe. Winkelman has a river park with camping, water, toilets and other facilities available for public use. Restaurants, grocery, fuel and convenience stores are available in the Towns of Winkelman and Mammoth. The nearest medical facilities are in Globe at the Cobre Valley Community Hospital, and in Oro Valley at the Oro Valley Hospital. The Gila River crosses private and Arizona State Trust land. Access across private land requires the land owner’s permission. Please respect private property rights by not stopping on private land without permission and obtain a permit from the Arizona State Land Department before driving across state lands. A valid Arizona Game and Fish Department license is required for hunting or fishing.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

    3. Gordon Hirabayashi Campground

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    34 Saves
    Willow Canyon, Arizona

    The name Prison camp came from the Federal Honor Camp begun in 1937 to house federal prisoners supplying labor to build a road providing access into the Santa Catalina Mountains. Prisoners had been convicted of federal crimes ranging from immigration law violations to tax evasion to bank robbery. During World War II, many of the prisoners were conscientious objectors whose religions prohibited them from serving in the military. Some were Japanese Americans protesting the “Japanese American Relocation,” the largest forced removal and incarceration in U.S. History. After the Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, over 100,000 Japanese Americans, many American Citizens, were imprisoned in crowded internment camps for fear they would conduct espionage and sabotage along the west coast. Gordon Hirabayashi was a senior at the University of Washington in 1942. He challenged the constitutionality of internment based on race or ancestry. He turned himself in to the FBI rather than report for relocation. He was convicted and sentenced to serve at the honor camp in the Santa Catalina Mountains. In 1987 Hirabayashi’s case was overturned. A federal commission determined that the internment had been motivated by racial prejudice and wartime hysteria. In 1988 the Civil Liberties Act was signed by President Ronald Reagan, which acknowledged the injustice and apologized for the internment. In 1999 the Coronado National Forest renamed the site in honor of Dr. Hirabayashi and the other resisters of conscience who were imprisoned there. Dr. Hirabayashi and others attended the dedication ceremony.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Showers Point Group Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Showers Point Group Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Showers Point Group Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Showers Point Group Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Showers Point Group Site
    Camper-submitted photo from Showers Point Group Site

    4. Showers Point Group Site

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    12 Saves
    Willow Canyon, Arizona

    Overview

    The cool shade of tall ponderosa pines and an overlook of Palisade Canyon from the campgrounds edge make Showers Point Group Site a popular place for groups to spend a weekend or an afternoon. Visitors can relax in shaded campsites, picnic at nearby Rose Canyon, hike and mountain bike on nearby trails or take a scenic drive on Catalina Highway.

    Recreation

    Within easy walking distance from Showers Point is one of the most scenic overlooks in the Santa Catalinas. From this towering bluff visitors can see the lower slopes of the Santa Catalina Range and the Santa Cruz Valley stretching toward Mexico. Tall, pyramid-shaped Mt. Wrightson of the Santa Rita Mountains stands prominent on the horizon. Visitors enjoy hiking through the Santa Catalina backcountry, via the Palisade Trail that departs near the campground. The trail drops down the southwestern slopes of the mountain range to the popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Fishing is also available at the nearby six-acre Rose Canyon Lake. A day-use fee is applicable at Rose Canyon

    Natural Features

    Showers Point Group Campground sits high on the slopes of the Santa Catalina Mountains at 7,700 feet. Because of its elevation, it can be much cooler than the lower-elevation campgrounds in the area. The campsites are spacious and spread out among stands of big ponderosa pines and clusters of Gambel oak. The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (520) 314-0069.

    Nearby Attractions

    Catalina Highway, also known as General Hitchcock Highway and Sky Island Scenic Byway, is the only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of Mt. Lemmon and the Santa Catalina Range. It is one of the most scenic highways in the southwest and provides a popular day trip. Other notable attractions include Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon and Colossal Cave.

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    • Reservable
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    • Picnic Table

    $95 - $103 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Charouleau Gap Trailhead Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park

    6. Happy Valley Saddle Campground — Saguaro National Park

    4 Reviews
    5 Photos
    94 Saves
    Saguaro National Park, Arizona

    The story of Saguaro National Park dates back much farther than its establishment in 1994. Prior to this, the area was designated a national monument in 1933 as a way to preserve the unique Sonoran Desert landscapes of the Tucson and Rincon mountain districts. This saved the area from the ranchers and miners who settled in the area in the 1880s. These followed the Spanish explorers who established a military fort in Tucson in the 1770s, nearly a century after founding a mission in the ares in the 1690s. Petroglyphs and potshards indicate that the Hohokam peoples inhabited the area for more than a millennium prior to the Spanish. Travel back even farther, and there’s a complex geologic history of exactly how the landscape came into being—and why it’s worth preserving.

    Camping in Saguaro is like entering a time machine. With no campgrounds in the park accessible by vehicle, the only way to camp is to hike in to any of the six designated campgrounds. The trails to get to the campgrounds typically start from developed roads and trailheads, but venture deep into the Sonoran backcountry, where only the rocks, plants, and animals tell the story of a landscape that’s changed little—with the exception of who’s occupied it—for the past several thousand years. One of the more popular campsites for those looking to bag 8,482-foot Rincon Peak, is the Happy Valley Saddle, which lies in a grove of scrubby pine and juniper forest, about halfway along the hike to the peak.

    This small campsite is located on the east end of the Rincon Mountain District. The campsite is accessible via a 3.9-mile trail that climbs 2,000 feet from the Miller Creek Trailhead. The road to this trailhead is not maintained, so may not be passable by passenger vehicles, or following inclement weather. The site offers three spaces for pitching tents. The water supply at nearby Miller Creek is seasonal at best, so visitors should plan accordingly. There are no facilities here, so hikers should exercise Leave No Trace and pack-it-in-pack-it-out practices. Camping in the Saguaro Wilderness backcountry requires a park-issued wilderness permit, which can be acquired in person at the park visitor center, or by submitting an application in advance.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Firewood Available

    $8 / night

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      7. Christmas - Gila River Recreation Area

      1 Review
      6 Saves
      Winkelman, Arizona

      The site is located along the Gila River upstream from the town of Winkelman, Arizona. The Christmas recreation site is minimally developed to provide access to the river for river-related recreation opportunities. River flows during the spring and summer are suitable for river floating activities through outstanding canyon scenery with diverse desert wildlife habitat. Generally, stream flows over 300 cubic feet per second provide small craft floating opportunities, including inflatable kayaks, canoes and tubing. Floating hazards include a fence across the river upstream from the Shores site with an opening for small floating crafts to pass. A permit is not required for private, non-commercial use of the sites. Use of the sites in connection with commercial recreational use requires a BLM Special Recreation Permit. Target shooting is not allowed in developed sites. A four-wheel drive vehicle is not necessary to access the site or to maneuver into driveways and parking turnouts at the recreation site. However, due to the narrow passages, motor homes and trailer RVs are not suitable in the area. The restrooms are wheelchair accessible; however, access to other recreation opportunities is limited because of uneven ground surfaces, loose soils, steep slopes, and dense vegetation. Primitive camp sites are available at the site. Facilities include parking, fire pits, and vault toilets. The campsite is not suitable for motor homes bigger than a small pickup camper. Lodging is available at hotels and campgrounds in the nearby communities of Winkelman, Kearny, Superior, Mammoth, and Globe. Winkelman has a river park with camping, water, toilets and other facilities available for public use. Restaurants, grocery, fuel and convenience stores are available in the Towns of Winkelman and Mammoth. The nearest medical facilities are in Globe at the Cobre Valley Community Hospital, and in Oro Valley at the Oro Valley Hospital. The Gila River crosses private and Arizona State Trust land. Access across private land requires the land owner’s permission. Please respect private property rights by not stopping on private land without permission and obtain a permit from the Arizona State Land Department before driving across state lands. A valid Arizona Game and Fish Department license is required for hunting or fishing.

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        8. Whitetail Group Site

        1 Review
        1 Save
        Willow Canyon, Arizona

        Whitetail Campground offers group campsites in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona, 5 miles south of the town of Summerhaven and the top of Mt. Lemmon. Groups can enjoy picking, hiking, camping and wildlife watching while enjoying a cool respite from hot summer. The facility can accommodate groups for day or overnight use. Hosts live on site. This campground is designed for large groups such as church, corporation, family reunions, etc. Sites are often booked a year in advance through reserveamerica.gov. On occasion a site may not be booked and walk-ins are welcome, however, the cost of the site is the fee. Whitetail Group Campsites have large firepits, large grills, tables, ramadas and bear boxes. Each site has a clean, stocked restroom.Each site has a ramada with picnic tables, a 120 volt outlet to plug in a coffee pot, crockpot, etc.

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        • Picnic Table
        • Firewood Available
        • Toilets
        Camper-submitted photo from Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park
        Camper-submitted photo from Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park

        9. Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park

        2 Reviews
        6 Photos
        19 Saves
        Saguaro National Park, Arizona

        In 1884, Levi Manning emigrated from Mississippi to Tucson, Arizona, and after some years established L.H. Manning and Company. He later expanded his business interests with ranching and acquired a 160-acre homestead in the Rincon Mountains. There, at an elevation of 8,000 feet, amid pine forest near a perennial spring, he selected a site for what would become his family’s summer home. Manning hired local workers to build an 11-mile wagon road to the site, which was used to transport the tools and materials used to construct his remote, five-room retreat. However, Manning would only enjoy his mountain getaway for a couple summers before his homestead was absorbed into the newly-formed Coronado National Forest in 1907. For the next half-century, the Manning Cabin was used mostly by Forest Service fire and trail crews. During this time, it went through various states of disrepair and reconstruction. From the late 1950s until the late 1970s, the cabin was largely abandoned until it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. One again restored and back in operation, the Manning Cabin serves as a base for area research and backcountry rangers. The cabin is not open to the public, but visitors can hike to the cabin and pitch their tents in the nearby Manning Camp. This small campground has six tent sites that can accommodate up to six people each. Camping here requires obtaining a Saguaro National Park backcountry permit, which can be acquired at a park visitor center, or by mailing in a request form in advance. There are several hiking trails that can be used to get to Manning Camp. All are long, and all are difficult. The trail from Happy Valley is 9.8 miles (one-way), and gains a total of 4,700 feet of elevation. This trail starts at the Miller Creek trailhead, near the eastern border of the park, and requires driving an unmaintained forest road; 4WD and/or a high-clearance vehicle are recommended. From the Loma Alta trailhead, in the southwest corner of the Rincon Mountain Unit, the route is 13.5 miles (one-way), and gains more than 5,700 feet of elevation. The trails to Manning Camp climb through a mix of desert scrub, oak woodlands and conifer forests. This area is home to black bears and mountain lions; store all food in the camp’s bear-proof lockers. Hikers should follow LNT guidelines, and treat all backcountry water sources.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Clark Peak Dispersed Campsite
        Camper-submitted photo from Clark Peak Dispersed Campsite
        Camper-submitted photo from Clark Peak Dispersed Campsite

        10. Clark Peak Dispersed Campsite

        1 Review
        4 Photos
        7 Saves
        Pima, Arizona
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      Recent Tent Reviews in Mammoth

      508 Reviews of 25 Mammoth Campgrounds


      • Helen W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        Dec. 15, 2024

        Gilbert Ray Campground

        almost glamping

        stayed for 1 night in December. very easy to reserve online, paid $36/night. neighbors were quiet and respectful. bathroom very clean and well stocked with soap and paper towels. can hear coyotes at nighttime. perfect place to watch the sunset. fires not allowed unfortunately. had water spouts here and there for washing dishes.

      • Helen W.
        Camper-submitted photo from General Hitchcock Campground
        Dec. 15, 2024

        General Hitchcock Campground

        clean

        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 midnight to 3am. $20 per night.

      • Helen W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Molino Basin Campground
        Dec. 14, 2024

        Molino Basin Campground

        beautiful

        camped here 1 night in December. plenty of open and empty spots. each spot equipped with a picnic table, grill, and fire pit. absolute beautiful scenery. toilet was well maintained and very stocked. $20 per night.

      • D
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Saguaro
        Dec. 9, 2024

        Camp Saguaro

        Clean, quiet, charming

        The owner and host are friendly and helpful. They have nice hot showers, laundry facilities, dish washing stations, and fire rings. My spot had a hummingbird feeder. Would stay here again!

      • pThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        Nov. 30, 2024

        Gilbert Ray Campground

        Great stay

        Some spots vary is size so make sure your rig can fit. Also some more difficult to back up into.

        Great staff and clean bathrooms.

        Also many spigots dispersed so filling you tanks or getting water not too much an issue. I used 100 ft of hose to refill

      • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        Nov. 28, 2024

        Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

        Trash camping close to tucson

        SNYDER HILL BLM DISPERSED.

        Recently posted basic camping info about this place close to Tucson west side at Ajo Hwy 86. . Some commenters got upset that I had mentioned this spot on a FB dispersed camping page, as if it was a secret or a pristine location! Hah!

        REALITY update: This place is a 100% CRAP HOLE and should be shutdown by the BLM. Full of marginal rundown vehicles and homeless tent campers. Trash and glass everywhere. Hwy 86 noise 24/7, recreational shooters constant adj somewhere.

        Note that the State of AZ closed and fenced off their adj section two years ago, and another BLM parcel to east past the fire station was closed to camping last year. Time for this crap hole place to be shutdown, imo.

        Some pics of the trash noticed.

      • Cathy E.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Saguaro
        Nov. 25, 2024

        Camp Saguaro

        Cute Cozy Camp

        The hosts are lovely and the mercantile is adorable. The grounds are exceptionally well kept and everything is clean and tidy. There is a community fire pit for campers to enjoy together or fire pits at each site to enjoy on your own. Showers, restroom, laundry, and water! Lovey Dovey was a little tight for my 9.5 Ft tall 21 Ft long campervan but it was a wonderful spot. I think all the spots might be nice though!

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pipeline Road BLM Camping
        Nov. 14, 2024

        Pipeline Road BLM Camping

        I like it!

        Dispersed BLM camping folks the main road in has a pretty good little drop-down I wouldn't take a big rig past the first area on the right there's some pretty good dips in the main road going further back that big bridge are not going to like nor long trailers if you're at a vehicle you'll be all right. Not really a area you want to be in if there's going to be a lot of rain and there are cattle.

      • 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.

      • Robbie B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Colossal Cave Mountain Park
        Nov. 8, 2024

        Colossal Cave Mountain Park

        Great spot just off Arizon Trail

        Nice spot just off the AZT, stayed while on a bike trip on the trail. Camped in the La Selvilla section in the back of the canyon. Plenty of room and spots are not too tight and most had shade trees. All had flat tent pad, table and fire ring. There is a group spot with a pavilion that has running water, and pit toilets. Verizon was one bar, got a few calls out but text would not work. They do lock the gate at 4:00, so once in, you are there for the night. Only one other group when we were there. Would go back for sure.

      • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area
        Oct. 31, 2024

        Snyder Hill BLM Camping Area

        Very easy access many spots to camp

        Very easy access relatively close to shopping. Out of the way. However there is a light to moderate amount of garbage. It is near a highway and you do hear traffic. Extremely easy to access and there are many spots and the land is pretty full of campers some look like their full-timers or permanent the sign does say 14 day limit. I saw two tent campers as well. There are two or three entrances all on the same road and the camping area is cordoned off with a metal cable so the land cannot be used as a drive-thru or pass through area. The weather is moderate in the 70s during the day down to the lower 50s at night I got here the day before Halloween.

      • 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

      • Pol G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Ray Campground
        Oct. 2, 2024

        Gilbert Ray Campground

        Quiet and Well Maintained

        I came here at the beginning of September 2024 and stayed for one night only. My spot has Shore Power (15,30,50), but you need to fill up your water tank before parking your trailer. If you select a site near a water source, that's fine, which I did. All roads are one way, and that's why they called a loop. I stayed at Loop A. Make sure you make your reservation online before going there. I bet this campground is packed in wintertime. By the way, their office is closed during off-season. If you arrive during this period, you'll help yourself locate your campground number. And you can just go online and pay your fees.

      • Ryan D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Clark Peak Dispersed Campsite
        Sep. 2, 2024

        Clark Peak Dispersed Campsite

        Great free campsite with a view

        Found a beautiful dispersed camping spot beneath the Aspens and Ponderosas on the north side of FR803 about a mile west of the Riggs Flat Lake Campground. There’s a great overlook to the east looking out toward Pima and Safford.

      • 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.

      • Cass G.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Reddington Pass Dispersed
        Jul. 27, 2024

        Reddington Pass Dispersed

        Rough Road, Off Grid

        I’ve camped at Redington Pass a few times throughout the years. It’s a fun trail if you like a challenge of off roading. I wouldn’t recommend larger trailers or RVs to travel too far up the trail, we’ve seen them get stuck trying to turn around. The road is rough but if you don’t mind driving slow over the holes and bumps then no big deal.

        Easy to find, follow Tanque Verde Rd all the way East until it turns into Redington Road, this then leads to a dirt road with TONS of dispersed camping pull offs with established fire rings. The further east you travel on the pass the less people you have to camp next to. The camping sites closer to the entrance get packed on the weekends.

        The further you go you’ll run out of service, no bathrooms, no water hook ups, nothing, just dispersed wild camping!

      • 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.

      • andrea K.
        Camper-submitted photo from El Pais Motel and Campgrounds
        Jun. 29, 2024

        El Pais Motel and Campgrounds

        Long Story

        I stayed about 2 weeks. Nice place. Excellent price. Except... I returned one day to find my stuff had been rearranged. Maybe their free range chickens got into it. That's fine. A few days later my stuff was rearranged again. Maybe they were worried about it getting damp. Nice thought. My last night I returned to find my assigned spot had shrunk to where I could barely fit. I managed to get backed in and had to figure out how to get my driver's door open without hitting the car next to me. Then I had to figure out how to get the side doors open to get my dogs out and to load my stuff. I had no choice but to make it work. I delayed making this review because I did like the place but the rearranging of my stuff twice and shrinking my spot with zero communication really bothers me.

      • 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.

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Marijilda
        May. 26, 2024

        Marijilda

        Fresh Mountain Spring Water

        Not much for camping area, but it’s right on the creek and secluded and quiet. No toilets. No trash. Verizon in and out. 4x4 needed to exit. Road is a couple miles, rough, and one shallow water crossing.



      Guide to Mammoth

      Tent camping near Mammoth, Arizona offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.

      Explore Scenic Hiking Trails

      • The General Hitchcock Campground is nestled in the Mt. Lemmon area, providing access to numerous hiking trails with stunning views and cooler temperatures compared to Tucson.
      • At Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park, hikers can enjoy a challenging trek that rewards them with breathtaking scenery and unique desert flora along the way.
      • The Gordon Hirabayashi Campground offers trails leading into Sycamore Canyon, perfect for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the region.

      Campground Amenities and Features

      • Shores Recreation Area provides essential amenities like picnic tables and toilets, making it a convenient spot for a quick getaway by the Gila River.
      • The Showers Point Group Site features well-maintained facilities, including running water and picnic areas, ideal for group camping experiences.
      • At Charouleau Gap Trailhead Camp, campers can enjoy a more rustic experience with fire pits and ample space for tents, though amenities are limited.

      Tent Camping Prices and Accessibility

      • Tent camping at General Hitchcock Campground is budget-friendly, with prices around $20 per night, making it an affordable option for families and solo adventurers alike.
      • The Gordon Hirabayashi Campground also offers tent sites for approximately $10 per night, providing a great value for those looking to explore the outdoors.
      • For a unique experience, Manning Camp — Saguaro National Park requires a hike to reach the campsite, but the effort is well worth it for the stunning views and serene environment.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Mammoth, AZ?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mammoth, AZ is General Hitchcock Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 7 reviews.

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