Best Glamping near Mesa, AZ

Lost Dutchman State Park Campground and Mesa-Apache Junction KOA provide upscale glamping accommodations near the Superstition Mountains. Both locations offer glamping options with amenities beyond traditional camping, including electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control systems. The spacious safari-style accommodations at these resorts provide a boutique camping experience with convenient access to hiking trails and desert vistas. "Maricopa County has a great park system. This is our third time here. There are tons of trails and the views are awesome," notes one visitor about the area. Sun Life RV Resort and Palm Gardens RV Resort also feature glamping accommodations including yurts and canvas structures designed for comfort while maintaining a connection to the natural desert landscape.

Usery Mountain Regional Park's glamping sites sit adjacent to extensive trail networks connecting to Tonto National Forest, with the popular Wind Cave Trail nearby. These accommodations are strategically positioned to maximize views of the Sonoran Desert landscape while providing resort-style amenities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The scenery is desert with a mountain backdrop. Individual spaces are very spacious. Campground is about 15 minutes from Apache Junction but still secluded." The glamping sites combine natural immersion with modern comforts, situated close enough to Mesa for convenient access to restaurants and services while maintaining a true desert experience. Reservations are recommended due to high demand, especially during winter months when temperatures are most comfortable for outdoor activities.

Best Glamping Sites Near Mesa, Arizona (12)

    1. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Superstition Mtn, AZ
    15 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."

    2. Usery Mountain Regional Park

    35 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 984-0032

    "Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get."

    "Almost an urban park just due to it's proximity to the city of Mesa, Usery park offers great tent camping, group campsites, as well as RV Sites with Electric and Water hookups."

    3. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    18 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    12 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."

    4. Sun Life RV Resort

    1 Review
    Mesa, AZ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 981-9500

    6. Cave Creek Regional Park

    18 Reviews
    Cave Creek, AZ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 465-0431

    "Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff."

    "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities. Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. "

    7. White Tank Mountain

    16 Reviews
    Waddell, AZ
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 506-2930

    "There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails,"

    "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well. "

    8. Phoenix Metro RV Park

    1 Review
    Phoenix, AZ
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 582-0390

    9. Picacho-Tucson NW KOA

    17 Reviews
    Picacho, AZ
    49 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."

    10. Windy Hill Campground

    9 Reviews
    Roosevelt, AZ
    42 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."

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  • Stephanie S.
    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.

  • Erik J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2023

    Cave Creek Regional Park

    Friendly and beautiful

    Very well kept full service campground with super helpful staff. I recommend sites with canopies if you don't have solid air conditioning as it can get hot in the sun and there's very little natural shade. All sites have power and water. There's a dual lane dump station on the way out of the park.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    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!

  • Janet H.
    Mar. 11, 2021

    Usery Mountain Regional Park

    Pleasantly surprised

    Checked in on a Sunday for a one night stay at Buckhorn CG. Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get. I expected to hear traffic in and out, but the site sits a nice distance back from the CG entrance road. Parking area was large enough to accommodate a couple of vehicles, and the site was roomy, with a few tent location possibilities. Site was raked and free of any trash, and a good distance from neighboring site. Loved the large concrete picnic table. Nice metal firepit and water on site. Really quiet— just the nearby chatter of birds and coyotes serenading. You won’t get a ‘dark sky’ night here, but the light noise from Phoenix makes for beautifully silhouetted saguaro cacti. Restroom and shower facilities were clean.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    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).

  • Sarah M.
    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.

  • Ellen W.
    Oct. 3, 2019

    Cave Creek Regional Park

    Great for hiking and relaxing

    Maricopa County Park in Cave Creek. Very well taken care of. 

    The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities.

    Some hiking trails are within walking distance of the campground, others you will need to drive to. 

    The campground itself is very clean. It is quiet and the campsites all have electric and water hookups, picnic table and fire pit. 

    There is an older area, sites 1 through 42, which offers more space in between the spaces. the newer area, sites 43 through 55 are closer to each other, but still doesn't feel crowded.

  • Dennis K.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Windy Hill Campground

    Windy Hill Will Blow You Away

    The ramp on the end of Windy Hill was closed due to low water, but seeing that we are more "floaters" than we are boaters that was fine. If we were boaters a usable ramp was a minute or two away. We like to put on life jackets and just float in the refreshing cool water so the end of the closed boat launch was heaven for us.

    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. The showers were large and clean but had no temperature control. I was bracing my self for a freezing cold lake shower, but was taken by surprise with an endless supply of hot water. This would have been nice if I were returning to an air conditioned RV instead of a tent, but I'm not complaining.

    The toilet was clean and was much easier on the nose than the outhouses common in campgrounds. Ahh, the joys of modern plumbing.

    Overall, I enjoyed this clean, well-kept campground. The 107 degree wind felt like the inside of a convection oven, but it comes and goes and seems to be mostly calm in the mornings and after sundown.

    Well worth a visit.

    Ps. It was not very busy when we were here. Large crowds could possibly change how nice the toilets and showers stay.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 3, 2022

    White Tank Mountain

    Convenient to Phoenix

    General: Located less than an hour from Phoenix, this campground is an easy getaway. There are two campgrounds: The Family Campground (40 sites) with water and 30/50 amp electric hookups and the more“rustic” Willow Canyon Campground (19 sites) with no hookups. This campground is good for tents, campervans, or small (16 feet or less) trailers. There was a gate attendant when we checked in around 6 pm on a Monday and we were given an information packet with information on the campground, nearby facilities in the town of Surprise, and trails, which was very helpful considering we were not familiar with the area. 

    Site Quality: We stayed in the Family Campground so we could take advantage of the electric hookups. The sites are gravel, a good size, well-maintained, and spaced a decent amount of distance apart. Some are pull-through and some back-in. In addition to the aforementioned water and electric hookups, each site also has a picnic table, bbq grill, and fire pit. Some have covered picnic shelters but not all. Most of these also have space for tents. 

    Bathhouse: Is located in the center of the loop and was clean. Sites on the inside have paths leading to the bathhouse but if you are on the outside of the loop, access is via a path between sites 34 and 36 or sites 11 and 13. Three stalls, one sink, and one shower. One sink is not really adequate for 40 sites, but I did not encounter more than one other person at a time. Soap dispenser, rack, and air dryer. The way the water faucets are is wasteful: once you turn them on, they run for quite some time before turning off. Hot water was appreciated. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on that. 

    Activities: Several hiking trails. The most popular one is the waterfall trail, but you need to drive to the trailhead for this. It is paved for the first half mile (shortly after the petroglypghs) and then it is a rocky, gravel path. The waterfall only runs after heavy rain (I would think this would make access very challenging). There was water in the “pool” and it is scenic so it was worthwhile to go despite no running falls. There are restrooms, a picnic area and a playground near this trailhead. Some of the other trails are used by mountain bikers or horseback riders. The information you receive at check-in details the usage for each trail. 

    This campground was mainly an overnight as we continued to head west but I am glad we took the time to hike the waterfall trail before leaving. If you need groceries or other supplies, the town of Surprise, about 8 miles to the east, would have everything you need. Note there is a nearby air force base and you will hear jets flying by, although this was during daylight hours.


Guide to Mesa

Mesa, Arizona camping areas sit at approximately 1,240 feet elevation in the Sonoran Desert, where temperatures can exceed 105°F during summer months and drop to comfortable 70°F highs in winter. The camping season extends year-round, though fall through spring offers more moderate temperatures. Most campgrounds near Mesa require reservations well in advance, especially for the popular November through March high season.

What to do

Hiking trails at Lost Dutchman: Explore multiple difficulty levels of hiking at Lost Dutchman State Park Campground, located at the base of the Superstition Mountains. "Lots of good hiking, Ghost Town, good views. Worth every second. Easily our favorite quick camping trip," reports Chad E. The park features several loop-type trails accessible directly from the campground.

Mountain biking access: Usery Mountain Regional Park offers extensive mountain biking trails ranging from beginner to advanced. "Close to everything, including some awesome Mountain Biking from green to double black diamond trails," notes Marty P. The trails connect to the larger Tonto National Forest system for longer rides.

Stargazing opportunities: White Tank Mountain provides good night sky viewing despite proximity to Phoenix. "Beautiful sunset, amazing view of moon rising over mountains. Heard some coyotes in the night, which was exciting," shares Rebecca G. For best viewing, camp at sites facing away from the city lights.

What campers like

Large, private sites: Cave Creek Regional Park offers spacious campsites with room to spread out. "Sites are far enough apart that you have enough room to spread out. You don't feel like you are on top of your neighbors," explains Christopher W. The older section (sites 1-42) provides more space between sites than the newer section.

Clean facilities: The Mesa-Apache Junction KOA maintains high cleanliness standards. "Bathrooms and campsite are clean, pool and spa are nice," states Blair A. Another camper adds, "Very clean and the people were very nice and helpful. We got a pull through and had plenty of space."

Desert wildlife viewing: Camping near Mesa provides opportunities to see desert wildlife in natural habitats. "Heard some coyotes in the night, which was exciting. Enjoyed hiking the trails and exploring the landscape," mentions Rebecca G. Morning and evening hours offer the best wildlife viewing times.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during winter months. "Suggest you make reservations well ahead for busy winter months!" advises Debbie W. about Lost Dutchman State Park. Sites can book up 6+ months in advance for peak season.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience moderate noise levels. "Camped here with my family. The scenery was beautiful, but didn't love the fact that people were blaring their music here until 2AM in the morning," notes Brandon M. Cave Creek Regional Park tends to be quieter than some other options.

Gate closure times: Some parks restrict nighttime access. "Nothing on website said gate closes and can't get back in after 9 pm," warns Nicole E. Check specific gate hours when making reservations to avoid being locked out after evening activities.

Temperature extremes: Summer camping requires careful planning. "Was 90 the day we left (~March 23rd), night temp was cool and windows left open," explains Mark M. about Usery Mountain Regional Park. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 100°F from May through September.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: White Tank Mountain offers family-friendly amenities. "The park has beautiful hiking trails and a great nature center, which offers activities and the regional library. There are a couple of playgrounds in the park as well," mentions Ellen W. The nature center hosts educational programs appropriate for children.

Tent camping locations: For families seeking tent sites, Mesa-Apache Junction KOA offers dedicated areas. "Loved the designated tent area. Everything was in great condition and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful," shares Christie N. These sites provide more separation from RVs.

Educational opportunities: Cave Creek Regional Park provides learning experiences. "The park has a large Nature Center with lots of desert creatures inside including a big fat rattlesnake, gila monster, black widow spider and some scorpions to safely check out up close," explains one visitor. Their outdoor theater hosts ranger programs suitable for all ages.

Tips from RVers

Site selection advice: Picacho-Tucson NW KOA offers different site options for RVers. "The sites are close together and not private unless you have a patio site for an extra cost," explains Nicholas P. For more privacy at Lost Dutchman, Terri D. suggests: "Carefully review the site you select to be sure it will accommodate your rig. Roads are narrow and there are unforgiving drop offs on the sides."

RV park alternatives: For those seeking yurt camping near Mesa, Arizona, Sun Life RV Resort and Palm Gardens RV Resort offer alternatives to traditional RV setups with various accommodation types. These resorts provide full hookups while allowing access to the same recreational opportunities as camping.

Winter camping advantages: Winter months provide the most comfortable RV camping conditions. "This is one of many outstanding Arizona State Parks. Sites are clean and most level with mix of electric and non electric," notes Debbie W. The mild winter climate makes Mesa an ideal destination for snowbird RVers.

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