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Best Glamping near Oatman, AZ

167 Reviews

Kingman KOA houses upscale glamping accommodations in the desert landscape near Oatman, Arizona, with deluxe canvas tents and yurts equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems essential for the region's temperature extremes. The glamping sites feature private outdoor spaces with fire pits and grills, providing a luxury camping experience while maintaining proximity to natural surroundings. One guest shared, "The deluxe patio sites offer the most room, plus a concrete patio, fire pit, and grill," highlighting the premium amenities available to glampers. Riverside Adventure Trails RV Resort also offers safari-style accommodations with full hookups and access to resort amenities including a swimming pool, social room, and private river access, making it an ideal base for exploring the historic Route 66 corridor and nearby ghost towns.

Arrowhead Cove at Lake Mead National Recreation Area provides a more secluded glamping experience with safari tents and geodesic domes positioned for optimal views of the Colorado River. Visitors can enjoy direct water access for swimming, kayaking, and fishing, with the clearest water conditions reported by guests who appreciate the sheltered cove location. A recent visitor mentioned, "This Cove is sheltered from wind by trees and tall grass. A small peninsula also blocks direct site from the water so this is a very private site." Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with songbirds, waterfowl, Gila monsters, and desert tortoises frequently spotted near the glamping sites. The proximity to Laughlin's entertainment district and casinos, accessible by water taxi from some resorts, allows glampers to combine wilderness experiences with urban amenities during their stay.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Oatman, Arizona (19)

    1. Davis Camp Park - Mohave County

    21 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 754-7250

    "Who doesn’t love camping and walking straight out to the River at your feet? Literally tent camping is allowed that close. Forgot your ice? They sale that on site as well."

    "Loved being able to set up our Napier Sportz tent with our Subaru at the river's edge on the Colorado River just outside of Bullhead City, Az. (across from Laughlin, NV). So clear!"

    2. Needles KOA

    12 Reviews
    Needles, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 326-4207

    "I'm impressed with how many amenities are provided: pool, laundry room, clubhouse, well-appointed bathroom, and a camp store with reasonable prices. My campsite is tidy and of a generous size."

    "we rented a cabin and there was no air condition on when we arrived and we turned it on and went swimming at 10:30 at night and by the time we got back to the cabin it was cooled off!"

    3. Kingman KOA

    22 Reviews
    Kingman, AZ
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 757-4397

    "If you can afford it, the deluxe patio sites offer the most room, plus a concrete patio, fire pit, and grill."

    "This a great experience since we were originally not planning on camping on our way back to California, but it got late and we were tired.we got a KOA basic abin which fit my husband and I and a bunk bed"

    4. Ridgeview RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 754-2595

    "Your away from the hustle and bustle of the river traffic but close enough to still Enjoy."

    "Pool and spa area are well kept and very nice looking! Not a bad place to camp, but very open (very little trees or shade) in such a hot city (during summer)!"

    5. Colorado River Oasis RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 763-4385

    "They have their own entrance to the river which is super neat because if you rent jet skis you can get back to your lodging any time of the day."

    "Very clean bathrooms and showers.  Excellent customer service.  Sabrina and Wayne both helped us get hooked up, and helped with our cable TV issues.  Close to Laughlin casinos and river activities. "

    6. Riverside Adventure Trails RV Resort

    1 Review
    Bullhead City, AZ
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 763-8800

    "Arrived late on a Sunday and met by a lovely security guard who showed us to a pitch. The pool was an absolute lifesaver in the August heat! Friendly locals (we needed a tin opener!)"

    7. Katherine Landing South Campground

    4 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    17 miles
    Website

    "Clean bathrooms. Showers and laundry on site. Water available. Great T-mobile service, wifi available. If you are looking for a place to stay the night or a few days, this is recommended."

    "Really a nice campground, nice big spots, tables and a fire pit as well as a laundry room and did I mention clean bathrooms!!!"

    8. Hualapai Mountain Park

    23 Reviews
    Kingman, AZ
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 681-5700

    $15 / night

    "There were lots of cute Christmas lights and decorations around which we loved."

    "Got there after dark, the ranger happened to be zipping past the entrance when I arrived and gave me some good info on where to go.

    Set up, read my book, and night night."

    9. Needles Marina Resort

    3 Reviews
    Needles, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 326-2197

    "The bathroom was immaculate as can be. With kids if the bathroom isn’t clean our babies are not going in."

    "Friendly staff in the office. Great little store. Very clean accommodations. Well kept grounds. Close to restaurants, gas stations, attractions."

    10. Arrowhead Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8990

    $50 / night

    "I was looking for a remote Cove to set up for a couple nights on Lake Mead and found this little gem off the beaten path but still accessible on a rugged and steeply graded access road."

    "The drive off the paved road isn’t as long/bad as you’d expect."

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167 Reviews of 19 Oatman Campgrounds

  • Kris V.
    Apr. 9, 2018

    Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

    Clean campground near Colorado River.

    This was a small, 24-site campground near the Colorado River. The sites are not reservable so first come first served. The grounds and bathroom were clean. There are coin showers so make sure to bring quarters if you’re planning to use them. Otherwise, the river was really cool and refreshing. There were ants on our tent pad so we didn’t use the regular tent. We were one of the few tent campers, everyone else was in RV’s/trailers.

    It is somewhat near the highway so you can hear cars that drive over the rumble strips from time to time (so bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper).

    The sites also have hookups, a grill, a fire pit and shade ramadas. There are a few bushes separating you from other campsites and they were spaced pretty decently where we didn’t hear the RV noises.

    The beach area to the river was within walking distance. There are shade ramadas too and some have picnic tables. The water was very cold but refreshing.

    I would camp here again in the cooler months or if I had an air conditioned rig during the warmer months. It got up to the high 90s during the day but was nice and cool late at night.

    if it wasn’t for the river I’d give this campground about 3 stars because of the ants and highway noise.

    (sorry for the lack of photos for the whole site)

  • Honeymooners O.
    Oct. 21, 2021

    Katherine Landing South Campground

    Clean and LOTS of sites available

    173 campsites available so even on a busy weekend there are places to stay. Large sites with trees in between. Clean bathrooms. Showers and laundry on site. Water available. Great T-mobile service, wifi available. If you are looking for a place to stay the night or a few days, this is recommended. $20/night or $10/night for seniors or access passes.

  • Alex M.
    Jun. 11, 2022

    Needles KOA

    Deluxe campground, sweltering heat

    This is my first time staying at a KOA campground. I'm impressed with how many amenities are provided: pool, laundry room, clubhouse, well-appointed bathroom, and a camp store with reasonable prices. My campsite is tidy and of a generous size. There are only a few shrubs for privacy, but the campground is practically empty so this isn't an issue today.

    What is an issue today is the heat. As I write this at 10:11 at night, it is 100° F. When I arrived in Needles this afternoon, it was 114° F. The water that comes out of the spigots here is like bathwater. I started my day in L.A., where it was about 70° F. I knew it would be hotter inland, but I didn't expect it to be this bad. I'll be breaking camp at dawn tomorrow and hurrying back into the air conditioned sanctuary of my car. This campground is probably much more pleasant in the winter.

  • M W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 13, 2021

    Lake Havasu State Park Campground

    Arizona State Beach

    Camped here  April 28 and stayed for 2 nights. Was very close to home but wanted to test out the new trailer. It's $30 a night for non beach sites and $40 for beach front. The sites are well separated and there are fire rings, cabana and picnic tables at each site. There is also water and electric at all sites, 30 and 50 amp.  Its was very warm the days we stayed and had the A/C on the whole time. There are flush toilets and showers available. Nice hiking trails around the park. The campground staff are all pleasant and they keep the sites and bathrooms very clean. Its even close enough to town that you can walk to many nice restaurants. The beach's are sandy and you have a nice view of the sunset over the water in the evening. There is a dump station for those with holding tanks. All sites are reservable and there are also air conditioned cabins for rent.

  • T
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Needles KOA

    Hot Hot!

    We pulling in very late, and it was still very hot! They have the swimming pool open all the time! we rented a cabin and there was no air condition on when we arrived and we turned it on and went swimming at 10:30 at night and by the time we got back to the cabin it was cooled off! nice clean but hot!

  • Brittney C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2021

    Katherine Landing South Campground

    Close to all the action

    Really a nice campground, nice big spots, tables and a fire pit as well as a laundry room and did I mention clean bathrooms!!! oleander trees space out each camp spot which give you all the privacy anyone could need. Perfect place to ride bikes and it’s a good walking distance to the pier with restaurant, grocery store, fishing and boat rentals. This is like a village in its own. Great area for sure and it’s the perfect time now before it’s to hot.

  • Rachel H.
    Dec. 12, 2019

    Kingman KOA

    A regular stop when visiting family

    We regularly stay at this KOA when visiting family in the area. We love the Deluxe Patio sites, but they are not in our budget when on a fixed income. If you can afford it, the deluxe patio sites offer the most room, plus a concrete patio, fire pit, and grill.

    This time, we stayed in the longer pull throughs on the other side of the campground - but these pull throughs are narrow if you have slideouts on both sides. Forget using an awning, we barely have room for the slides or walking between slide and hedge. See photos.

    These sites are closest to the road, and there is road noise. Especially when the trash pickup truck comes at 6am.

    The mini golf area has been refreshed and it looks really nice.

  • Kathy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Lake Havasu State Park Campground

    Great Option in Lake Havasu

    I ended up staying 3 nights here. The first in the regular paid campground--$50 a night--yikes for water/electric. 

    Then I discovered the overflow parking lot. $25 for dry camping. Much better views and you still have access to the park's amenities--showers, potable water, hiking trails, etc. Plus the vibe is more communal. 

    For the overflow sites you need to check in at the gate and you're assigned a site. Some of them are flatter than others. Mine was pretty level. 

    A big storm rolled in while I was here and it was fun to watch the lighting across the lake. Lots of bunnies and birds. But you are super close to town. Can hear the road noise and sirens at night. Biking distance from the London Bridge and other Havasu attractions.

  • Katherine T.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Kingman KOA

    Wonderful for kids

    This a great experience since we were originally not planning on camping on our way back to California, but it got late and we were tired.we got a KOA basic abin which fit my husband and I and a bunk bed which our son loved. The campground also had a pool, hot tub , play ground, mini golf and a little train that kids to ride in around the park starting at 9:30am. I am glad we stayed here, it was a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly and helpful and the on site store had everything you could need. Like all KOA’s the showers and bathrooms were like nice hotel rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What attractions can I visit while glamping near Oatman?

While glamping near Oatman, you can explore the historic Route 66 and the famous wild burros that roam freely through town. Just a short drive away, the Colorado River offers refreshing swimming and boating opportunities, especially at Katherine Landing South Campground which provides access to recreation areas with fishing piers. Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area offers cool river waters perfect for a refreshing dip after exploring Oatman's ghost town attractions. Other nearby points of interest include the Black Mountains, Sitgreaves Pass with stunning desert vistas, and several abandoned gold mines that showcase the area's rich mining history.

What glamping options are available in Oatman, Arizona?

While Oatman itself has limited glamping options, the surrounding area offers several upscale camping experiences. Needles KOA provides comfortable cabin accommodations with amenities like a swimming pool, laundry facilities, and a well-stocked camp store—perfect for those wanting comfort near Oatman. Kingman KOA offers deluxe patio sites with concrete patios, fire pits, and grills, plus basic cabins with access to pools, hot tubs, playgrounds, and mini-golf. For those seeking waterfront luxury, several nearby resorts offer premium sites with full hookups and recreational amenities, making them excellent basecamps for day trips to Oatman's historic mining town.

What are the best times of year for glamping in Oatman?

The best times for glamping in Oatman are spring (March-May) and fall (October-November) when temperatures are moderate and ideal for outdoor activities. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 100°F, making glamping challenging without robust cooling options. Lake Havasu State Park Campground is particularly popular in spring when visitors can enjoy the water without extreme heat. Winter (December-February) offers mild daytime temperatures in the 60s-70s, making it another good option. Riverside Adventure Trails RV Resort provides a refreshing pool that's especially valuable during warmer months. Plan accordingly, as many glamping sites in the region book up quickly during these prime seasons.

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