Are you in need of a campground near Paulden, AZ? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Discover great camping spots near Paulden, reviewed by campers like you.
$51 - $66 / night
"The short walk to the stunning lake Watson makes this park a must visit."
"A private trail from the campground leads directly to the stunning Watson Lake Park, which offers hiking, biking, kayaking, disc golf, and more, all just steps from your site."
$25 - $70 / night
"Dead Horse Ranch is a beautiful Arizona state park."
"The forest was closed in Northern Arizona so I decided to camp out at Dead Horse Ranch SP. I was pretty pleased overall with my trip. "
$18 - $36 / night
"This was not necessarily true of the other loops that we heard in the distance."
"Prescott, Arizona. Nice sites, 3 of which are first come first serve. We got one of those. Wooded area with drinking water pumps scattered about, trash receptacles, and toilets."
"The best dispersed camping options in Sedona Arizona! There are many options off of the main road."
"My friend from Maryland came to visit me here in Arizona, I told him we had to go to Sedona so we decided to camp, I heard about forest road 525 and it exceeded my expectations, never saw more stars in"
$18 - $36 / night
"Water and bathroom was close by. Campground was well kept and very clean throughout. The lower loop had better shade and spots were still more spread out."
"This campground is a nice place to get away from it all. The campground is clean, has water and compost toilets. The toilets have a unique ventilation system leaving no unpleasant odors."
"Actually fairly quiet being next to the factory. When the trains come through they are pretty loud but in and out quickly. Road was easy to get back to the spot. We are towing a 40 foot 5th wheel."
"North side of I-40 at the Welch Rd exit. It's a large flat area with a number of established camp sites. Although it's close to the interstate, it's relatively quiet."
"Nice place to pull off the highway and sleep while being sort of close to some cool stuff."
$20 / night
"host clifford makes this dispersed site easy to navigate. sometimes finding places like this can be awkward, but his signs and care for the experience make this a fantastic place to be in the northern arizona"
"Sites are dispersed, if fully booked out, for someone like me I could see how it could be a little too close to each other."
$18 - $36 / night
"Driving distance or short walk to lake. No Verizon cell service."
"Quiet with nearby hiking and biking even a little lake."
"This is probably the most unique lake in Arizona! Incredible views! Rock formations instead of shoreline make this a little less user friendly, but worth the effort."
"This park is such a beautiful place and escape the Arizona heat. You can't go in the water but they rent kayaks at the park and there's plenty of places you can stand with your feet in the water."
RangerJune 2021, the park was nice and the staff was friendly, we arrived and got a site without any issues. Once setup I checked my internet service since I was working remotely that week and found that the site I was in was too far from the main building to get reliable WiFi and my backup plan using my AT&T hot spot was too spotty of a signal to get reliable data. We had to pack up and leave.
ScoutThis is a small, designated disperced camping site. You can see mountains all around you from here and I'd imagine a beautiful sunset setteling just between the hills. The mountains, hills and brushes offer prolonged shade during the morning hours for an extra hour of staying cool, perfect for those without overnight ac. In the evening you can see the silouettes of the mountains and the nightlights of Clarckdale. The roas to here is passable by all vehicles but the site can have bumpy ground and there arent that many level spots. We passed the earlier camping area on this road and it was full of vehicles, yet this one was empty. All n all a good spot to hunker down for the night.
GuideThe road is a little rocky but accessible by any vehicle. Hilly desert landscape. No shade, which is great for solar systems.
TravelerThe views are amazing, it is an awesome place to visit, but I would recommend against camping, at least on weekends.
There are people whose idea of camping is sharing their music with everyone well into the night and can't respect a shared space. It ruins the experience. If you can go during the week when few, if any, people are there, that's the key.
The drive itself is an adventure, but doable in just about any car if it hasn't rained, or isn't going to rain. I would still recommend some kind of SUV. We did the trip in a CX-5 and a Santa Fe. If you have ever driven to Peralta trailhead, it's a lot like that except...... It's 20 miles long (about an hour), Get off at exit 337, go to FR532 and turn left at 231. Take that all the way in. Google has the route. It starts out smooth and dusty, progresses to washboard then becomes single lane and very rocky in some parts. Drive slow and avoid the larger ruts and you should be ok. It was tense toward the end as it got rockier, but like I said, an off- road vehicle is not required when dry.
We lost service about 30 minutes in, but the map kept tracking us. We regained signal near the top (Verizon - no, not an endorsement).
You'll get to a fork in the road that has a map posted. Continue straight past the map. Just when you think you are lost and can't find anything, the sites will start to appear. Keep going, don't settle for the first few. The views toward the end sites are well worth it.
Oh, by the way, there were cows lowing at around 4:30am one morning and it was unsettling, but, they are cows.
TravelerGreat campsite! Clean restrooms with shower and toilets. 2 boat ramps at the lake, hiking and biking available. Can be a little cozy when busy but overall very clean and friendly
GuideOne of the best campsites around. The best sites do fill up early but you won’t go without a site as there is tons of room all over the road. Great views with very little reception.
GuideLots of places to camp all over this road. Most size rigs can find a spot but we did see some people trying to take big rigs too far. If you have something big, stop at the gravel part and find a spot.
TravelerCamp spots are right on top of each other, loud music from nearby concert fairgrounds, obnoxious campers, and disgusting port a potties are your only option for toilets. Good luck if you plan on staying here!
ScoutTried a few times over the years to make this a comfortable camping spot. It’s great for stop overs but locals live in these lots. There’s a lot of strange activity. Not for anyone looking to listen to the desert noises more for listening to locals pontificating and park right next to your camp.
Camping near Paulden, Arizona, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet place to unwind, there are options that cater to all types of campers.
Camping near Paulden, Arizona, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for you to enjoy!
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According to TheDyrt.com, Paulden, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 211 campgrounds and RV parks near Paulden, AZ and 103 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Paulden, AZ is Point of Rocks RV Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 30 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 103 free dispersed camping spots near Paulden, AZ.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Paulden, AZ that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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