Best Tent Camping near Peach Springs, AZ
Tent camping in the Peach Springs area features several rustic options ranging from established campgrounds to dispersed sites near the Colorado River. Diamond Creek Camp on Hualapai Tribal Land offers tent camping within 200 yards of the river, while BLM Wild Cow Springs Recreation Area provides more developed sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Anvil Rock Roadside Camp serves as a convenient dispersed camping option for travelers passing through the region.
High-clearance vehicles are recommended for accessing many tent campgrounds in the region, particularly for Diamond Creek Camp's 22-mile dirt road with water crossings. Wild Cow Springs features vault toilets and trash collection, while most dispersed sites lack basic amenities. A recent review noted, "The road to Diamond Creek camping area was a little rough but well maintained with breathtaking views as you descended down to the river." Permits must be obtained from the Tribal Game Wardens Office before accessing Diamond Creek Camp, which is on tribal land.
Tent sites at Wild Cow Springs Recreation Area offer excellent tree coverage, privacy between campsites, and access to hiking trails. One camper described it as having "hiking and views for days" with "plenty of tree coverage to slow the occasional chilly breeze." Diamond Creek Camp provides covered ramadas with picnic tables and nearby river access, though the sites are described as neither level nor spacious. Anvil Rock offers multiple pull-in spots hidden behind trees and bushes for added privacy. Weather conditions vary significantly with elevation—Wild Cow Springs' mountaintop location can be considerably cooler than lower elevations, where summer temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees. Most tent camping areas experience limited crowds, especially on weekdays and during shoulder seasons.
