Best Tent Camping near Pine, AZ

Recent Tent Reviews near Pine, AZ

976 Reviews of 44 Pine Campgrounds

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  Rich S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 21, 2018

  Cave Springs

  Great for tent camping!

  Great place for tent camping with a friendly staff and nice amenities. The campground sits on Oak Creek, and is in the perfect location where you are far enough away from Sedona city center to have some peace and quiet, and within an amazing setting of red rocks, tall pines and the sound of a creek surround you. The tent sites are spacious, and offer plenty of privacy. The campground has shower facilities, a small general store where you can get firewood and small groceries, and restrooms. The pit toilets are a bit nasty; I wish they would update them and make them a little cleaner and user-friendly...lol. They can get really disgusting and stink horribly during warmer weather. But the rest of the experience here makes the restrooms the least of the issues. We always stay here when in Sedona.

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 23, 2019

  Lakeview Campground (Az) — Coconino National Forest Recreation

  Nice respite from the Sonoran Desert heat

  In the off season, this sweet little national forest campground is a quiet oasis in one of the beautiful “islands of the sky” which are scattered throughout Arizona.  Up at 5000 feet, this place becomes a busy retreat for Tucsonians seeking to escape some of the summertime heat, according to the park ranger we spoke too. It's also a haven for birds!

  The campground has designated section for RV’s and tents, though they are same price at just $10 per night.  Many pull-through sites are available for larger RV’s, as well as some back in spots. Each site has a HUGE cement picnic table and fire ring and are a nice size with plenty of space between sites. There are trash cans (though no recycling) throughout the campground, and a water spigot near the very clean pit toilets, thanks to the dedicated and very friendly camp hosts.  The tent sites overlook the Parker Canyon Lake and are quite spacious. There are few tent sites for groups too.

  There is a nice boat dock, as well as small store near the water that sells snacks/drinks, bait, and a few camping necessities.  You can rent kayaks, paddle boats, SUPs, sailboats and small motorized fishing boats…or bring your own. There is also a nice and easy trail that follows the lake shore for about 6 miles, accessible to both hikers and mountain bikers.  From the lake trail, you can also access the Arizona Scenic Trail (the southern terminus is about 15 miles south of the lake). We also saw quite a few fisherman out enjoying the lake during mid-week.

  The closest grocery stores and gas stations are in Sonoita, about 30 miles away.  Cell coverage is limited here as you are very close to the Mexican border – none in RV campground, just a bit of coverage in the tent campground.

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  Daniel L.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Black Canyon Rim Campground (apache-sitgreaves National Forest, Az)

  Clean and Beautiful Campground

  We read one review on this campground and it stated the campground was dirt. We pulled up and were taken away by the beauty. So many trees and beautiful campsites. With only 16 campsites, you have your own piece of camping paradise. There is 2 vaulted toilets, very well maintain, and new. There is an easy trail that runs along the campground, maybe a mile and half, easy walk. You can use wood from the forrest or buy some from the host. We did tent camp and I wish we would of brought a rake to remove rocks from our tent site. Our tent is 11ft and fit wonderfully! Plenty of space to put up tent,bbq grill, stove, and have your vehicle along side of you. There are Rv sites there as well. In our spot you could of easily placed a pop up and move it in. There is water at the host area, no cost. Before you get to the campsite there is a general store that has many items if you forgot something. We did wonder down to go find the graces of Scott Stott and Wilson, but we were not able to. We followed the GPS and reviews and people stated it was close to the campground. We walked a good 30 minutes and found nothing. We believe it is in a canyon which we did not feel comfortable hiking down. We road out a crazy storm, and the canyons made the thunder sound like a really mad Greek God. If you enjoy some antiques and thrift stores Heber-Overgaard offer some unique and great stores. Black Canyon Lake is just a shirt trip down the road. beautiful to walk around and lots of room to fish. Lake was low when we went. This campground has made it to the list of favorites!

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  Jeff S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 2, 2021

  Page Springs Resort

  Great spot! Friendly staff

  Had a great time here, clean bathrooms, spacious area to tent camp and friendly staff.

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  Robert T.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 21, 2020

  Houston Mesa Campground

  Solid campground

  Great spot for tent camping. Awesome for beginners and young families. Bathrooms were clean. Fellow campers were respectable. Site overall very clean. Would go again.

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  Don L.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 3, 2022

  Box Bar

  Box Bar on the Verde river

  Great campground. RV & tent camping. 30 foot rigs ok. Porta potties available. Camping about 100 feet from river allowed. Fishing ok. Supposedly smallmouth bass in river.

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  Sue

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 29, 2021

  Lo Lo Mai Springs Resort

  Wonderful Campground

  Friendly staff. Lots of amenities including hot showers, electric or tent sites, beautiful trees in large sites, pool, fire wood, laundry, and more.

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  Bob & Ramona F.

  Guide

  

  May. 21, 2021

  Sharp Campground

  Fantastic

  This is a great state campground. Not a lot of sites but they're REALLY BIG and gives a sense of being in the forest but still has toilets nearby for those who need them. Great place for tent camping but most sites can support MH & Trailers.

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  Donna V.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 8, 2022

  Houston Mesa Campground

  Nice and quiet

  We enjoyed a couple of days car/tent camping at this multiuser campground . We parked on a private shaded pad next to a fire pit and table. Very quiet (mid week). Showers were closed but the bathrooms were spotless. Camp host on grounds firewood for sale. Close by Payson.

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  Nolan C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2021

  Lo Lo Mai Springs Resort

  Fantastic stay will be back

  My husband and I tent camped here with one of our dogs while doing doordash in the area

  Gorgeous trees fantastic fantastic views

  If handicap id use electronic chair but for others of able body its a resort 🏕 ..pool and store and showers to bot

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  Jane

  Guide

  

  Jan. 1, 2022

  Chavez Crossing

  Ok

  The camp hosts were great! Toilets and grounds were clean and access to the creek was the high light. The sites are a lot more snug than you’d think with the amount of people they accommodate. It is really set up for tent camping. To right for multiple campers and cars.

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  Leanne S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 15, 2019

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Great campgrounds

  This place has it all. River access, 2 lagoon areas, horseback riding (not affiliated with park), hiking, a playground with a zip line, fishing and Cottonwood is 1 mile away! There are full hook up sites and tent camping plus cabins. I love this state park- camp hosts are helpful.

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  Shaun S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 7, 2017

  Rim Campground

  Interesting

  Small camp ground with not much parking, looks like it was designed for tent camping but the thing fill with 30 foot trailers making it very crowded. I have a 18 foot trailer and I felt it was too big for the place! Otherwise very nice and clean! Camp host was very nice!

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  Sandy S.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 18, 2021

  Thousand Trails Verde Valley

  Good location

  Lots to do in the surrounding area, including a winery right outside the gate. Good RV and tent campsites. Nice pool and spa area, lodge area, library and mini golfing green.

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  Eduardo L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2022

  Sinkhole Campground

  Close to the Lake

  Overall great experience camping here. Wife and I tent camped here for 2 nights 3 days. Sucked that we couldn’t have a fire due to a fire state-ban. Close to the highway but not bad on highway noise. Our site was 7 which faces east. Lake is half a mile or so we kayaked so we drove it.

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  Matthew H.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 13, 2020

  Aspen Campground

  Great place

  Went back in May of 2019 for a family tent camping trip. Friendly Staff, Clean, Well Maintained, and the Lake was great for fishing and kayaking. One of the best features is the large sights, as we had no problem fitting 3 large tents and didn’t have to listen to anyone snoring! Pet and Kid friendly. Looking forward to taking out pop up camper up there later this year.

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  Michelle B.

  Scout

  

  May. 10, 2024

  Page Springs Resort

  Serenity

  I tent camped last minute and it was one of the best stays my entire trip. The sound of the water running down the creek was peaceful and relaxing. The park was clean. At&t service doesn't work down there but they have WiFi available for a fee. Even with the lack of cell service, I highly recommend this location! Great for pets too!

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  Joffrey H.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 3, 2019

  Ashurst Lake — Coconino National Forest Recreation

  Had a blast out in Flagstaff

  Went climbing out at the Pit in Flagstaff for the day, then we came and camped out not too far away! The site had plenty of trees for hammocks, as well as tent sites. It was easy to access for not just 4x4 vehicles and was a nice and quick drive from the main road.

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  jeff B.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 20, 2021

  McDowell Regional Park-Ironwood

  Excellent Regional Campground

  This campground in McDowell Regional park is for tent camping and small Vans, etc. Mix of both walk in sites and back in sites. It is set back a ways from the rest of the park. No showers here. Need to go to the trail head or RV campground for showers which was a bit of a hassle. Excellent mountain biking and hiking trails right out of the campground.

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  Ssch D.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 30, 2025

  Lo Lo Mai Springs Resort

  Our most favorite campground

  LoLoMai is our go-to campground. It has an ideal 2h drive distance, is nestled into the oak creek canyon, and secluded from the road. Kids can roam freely. From sitting in the creek during the summer heat, to exploring the nearby wineries, venturing to the parks, or just sitting by the fire enjoying the cicadas sing, there is something nice for every day. The mix of full hookups, cabins and tent camping allows for every style that you might prefer.

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  Emily Z.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2019

  Mogollon Campground

  Eh

  Just a 1/2 mile on dirt road so that’s nice but the walk in spots for this campsite are SMALL and VERY tight/close together. Not only that but all spots are parallel. This doesn’t make it very convenient unless you are tent camping which we were not. Close to the Mogollon Rim paved path which is amazing, reference the picture for that! The hosts were great...hence why I gave the 4 stars! But I wouldn’t be going back here anytime soon.

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  Maura

  Guide

  

  Dec. 31, 2020

  Lo Lo Mai Springs Resort

  Great place! Fun for kids!

  Our kids loved this place. They have RV sites that can accommodate big rigs with full hookups and also a tent camping area. We stayed in the full hookups up area and we had a lot of space between our RV and the one the next to us. We didn’t feel crammed at all. There are lots of trees for shade and very spacious to hang out. Kids rode bikes all over. There’s a store that seeks a bunch of stuff. We were there in June.

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  Matt

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 7, 2021

  C C C (AZ) Tonto National Forest — Tonto National Forest

  Oasis in the desert

  A dozen or so free tent sites. Tables, fire rings, grills. Vault toilets. Campers under 20’ should be okay. Larger RVs should consider a spot back off seven springs road. Going too much further up the road isn’t a good idea for RVs.

  Road in is pretty good. Some washboard. Most vehicles will make it. I’ve done it several times in a compact car.

  Late fall to early spring is best.

  Zero cell service.

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  Chris C.

  Scout

  

  May. 1, 2020

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  Great facility

  I've camped here twice, once solo in a tent and once in a cabin with my family and dog.

  This facility is clean, quiet (depending on your site neighbors, of course), close to town, and has great amenities.

  The tent sites had decent separation from each other with adequate shrubbery in between.

  The cabin loop is wonderfully private from the rest of the park and a great getaway for anyone looking for some peace and quiet.

  Bathrooms are well maintained, lots of trails, good fishing opportunities in the lagoons.

  Absolutely will camp here again.

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  George B.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 13, 2020

  Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground

  Nice rv site

  Very nice clean rv park with well spaced campsites. Have yet to use the vault toilets or dumpsters so no opinion yet. Reserve and FFS sites there is a dumpsite and water, and some of the sites have electric. There are tent sites as well. Having been here through the afternoon/evening, I have to add that this campground is a bit noisy with hwy traffic and pets. I have to add that the staff here are very nice and helpful.

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  Charyle C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 21, 2020

  Knoll Lake Campground

  Great Fall Camping

  I tent camped right near the lake with a larger group of people. While exploring the area, I discovered many camp areas that were perfect for larger groups. The area we were in is all primitive. No water, electric or toilets. This is a pack in and pack out area. Unfortunately, not all abide to this rule as evidenced by the litter shrewn throughout the areas. So, if you go..please be a good environment steward and take all you waste and trash with you..perhaps even clean up some left behind by others.. We did!

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  Audrey R.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 30, 2018

  Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

  You're not there for the camping

  If the sites had a little more privacy, I'd give five stars. Whenever I take my family, I remind myself I'm not there for the actual tent camping, I'm there for everything else the state park offers. There are about eight small cabins as well. This park offers a much needed break from the Arizona heat in the spring and summer months. The "lakes" are really more like ponds but plenty large enough to fish in as is the Verde River, running through the park. Make sure to go down and take a dip during the warm seasons. They've recently improved the playground for young ones and offer horseback riding as well. Facilities are always clean. If you're tired of camping food, drive down the road to Cottonwood and be sure to visit Larry's Antiques (if you're into that of course).