Best Tent Camping near Prescott Valley, AZ

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Prescott Valley, AZ is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Prescott Valley is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Prescott Valley, AZ. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Tent Sites Near Prescott Valley, Arizona (28)

    1. Enchanted Forest Trail Campsites

    6 Reviews
    Prescott National Forest, AZ
    9 miles

    "We drove to the end and then came back and took a left up a hill next to another campsite! It was a great site and clean. We were presently surprised!"

    "Nice trees and trails. Verizon is doable even with the tall pines. Quiet considering the closeness of the campsites"

    2. FDR79 Trittle Mountain Road Dispersed Camping

    5 Reviews
    Prescott National Forest, AZ
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 443-8000

    "Lots of shade but area of sun to charge my batteries. Minimal cell service, but I'm from Colorado and I have Xfinity. I'm pretty sure they use Verizon towers."

    "It’s not super level but decent space to maneuver to find your favorite orientation. Our problem was that we operate with Verizon and TMobile."

    3. Copper Basin Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Prescott National Forest, AZ
    14 miles

    "Quiet, surrounded by trees, trail’s nearby. You need a little clearance to get into camp 7 but nice to be away from the road."

    "I'm still new to this and I only have Quartzsite and Yuma as reference points, but Prescott isn't nearly as user friendly. One of the places I went to didn't exist."

    4. Edge of the World (East Pocket)

    53 Reviews
    Sedona, AZ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 527-3600

    "I’d definitely recommend patience and a vehicle that you’re comfortable hitting ruts, rocks, etc with depending on which route you choose to take into this location."

    "The road in is bumpy and rocky, but not impossible (a Ford Mustang in the site next to us clearly made it)."

    5. Cherry Area

    1 Review
    Camp Verde, AZ
    14 miles

    6. Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)

    7 Reviews
    Crown King, AZ
    27 miles

    "(There’s also a much more difficult trail from lake pleasant that requires very experienced off-roading 4x4). Great food and drinks(alcohol) at the crown king saloon and Mimi’s Cafe."

    "The Hazlitt Hollow campground and Horse Thief Basin Lake are ~7 miles from the main city of Crown King and definitely require a high clearance vehicle (4x4 highly recommended)."

    7. Manzanita Campground

    25 Reviews
    Munds Park, AZ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 204-2034

    $30 / night

    "We checked in with the camp host, who was very kind and helpful, and set up. The creek running by the campsites is amazing. The campground also sells firewood if you happen to forget it."

    "The campground has restrooms, a natural water pool (cold), and 5 mins away from the Sedona natural slides."

    8. Groom Creek Schoolhouse

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    Prescott, AZ
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 444-6777

    $150 / night

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Tent Camping Reviews near Prescott Valley, AZ

942 Reviews of 28 Prescott Valley Campgrounds


  • Colette K.
    Sep. 18, 2018

    Lynx Lake Campground

    Lynx Campground, Prescott, AZ

    Very busy and popular US Forest Service campground, conveniently located near Prescott and Prescott Valley, AZ. All sites are reserved, no first come first serve (only open if there's no reservation). A bit lower in elevation than nearby Hilltop Campground, with less tall pines. Clean sites, picnic tables, fire rings, water on taps, and cell service. Nearby Lynx Lake is a very popular day use recreation area. Shopping and restaurants are abundant and all within a few miles.

  • Colette K.
    Sep. 17, 2018

    Hilltop Campground

    Hilltop Campground, Prescott, AZ

    US Forest Service campground, conveniently located near Prescott and Prescott Valley, AZ. Only Loop A is first come, first serve. Hosts are very busy in their golf carts, keeping their eye on everything and everyone. Restrooms are vault, but super smelly and disgusting (at least the one by our site #4). Sites are tidy, with picnic tables and fire rings. Campground has water on taps, and there is cell service. Nearby Lynx Lake is a very popular day use recreation area. Shopping and restaurants are abundant and all within a few miles.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Kaibab Lake Sites And Group Areas

    Very nice wooded lake camp near I40

    We stopped here because it is conveniently located between Los Angeles and Colorado. At 7000 feet not too hot. Sites are well separated and level. Great place for an overnight stay. Or longer if you like to fish or just enjoy the quiet. No swimming in the lake. But boats and fishing are allowed. We saw several Osprey fishing in the lake successfully. Only vault toilets, but they are clean. Campground hosts are friendly. Some spigots for water. There is a tent only section with no generators. Also a group area. 5G T-Mobile. Quiet.

  • A
    Oct. 23, 2020

    Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground

    Nice state park for camping

    We stayed at this campground for 3 nights in mid-October and recommend this state park for camping in the Sedona area.

    Pros:

    -all sites in the Blackhawk Loop where we stayed had a level pad for tents (either small gravel or a wood platform), picnic table, and fire pit (though they could not be used due to a fire ban

    -can easily fit 2 smaller tents on the tent pad or 1 jumbo family tent

    -good amount of shrubbery in between sites so it didn't feel like you were right on top of your neighbors

    -driveways have space for 2 cars if needed

    -shower house was fairly clean and had hot showers

    -dishwashing sink behind the shower house was a nice perk

    -usable cell phone service (T-mobile)

    -no tent sites with power if you need that.  We filled up an air mattress using the outlet in the bathroom which worked fine.

    Cons:

    -sites really vary in terms of how far back from the road they are.  Our site (122 in the Blackhawk loop) was a bit back from the road and had plenty of shrubbery, but some don't have as much privacy

    -not a ton of water fill up stations, but our loop was pretty small, so it was fine

    -you have to pay $15 per night for a 2nd car, which was a little steep, but given the campground is reasonably priced, this was fine

  • Jake-lela C.
    Jul. 30, 2019

    Mingus Mountain Campground

    #mingusisamust

    In one word views, views for miles some of the best I’ve seen in Arizona. The campground itself is nice so spots not as amazing as others and be prepared to always watch your step because some spots literally are on the side of a cliff. Still plenty of room to set up camp and not worry but 100ft from the cliff side is pretty amazing. Clean restrooms hosts seem to keep campsites and fire pits clean and leave you to yourselves. Close by is a hang glide launch pad and amazing views. Only negative is the road up is unpaved and rough 5-10mph for about 7-10 miles but definitely worth the trip. Electric was struck by lightning a few years back so no hookup but water and toilet and only $10 a night. Stop reading and go👍

  • Leesa
    Oct. 19, 2020

    Pine Flat Campground West

    Pro tips...

    All the other reviews are spot on - Clean sites, fire rings and the hosts are spectacular. Wood/ice available. We stayed in mid October. We were pleasantly surprised that while we weren’t allowed to use the charcoal grill, we were allowed to have a small campfire. Tips for this popular campground:

    1. Since the first come sites are booked by midday...come early and talk to the hosts about who is scheduled to leave that day. You can then pre-pay for your chosen site and go to town until after checkout time (1:00pm).
    2. Best first come sites: Site # 4, no doubt. It’s farthest from the highway and farthest from other tent pads. The heavy tree canopy keeps you in the shade and is near the river. Site # 3 is also good, but gets full sun mid afternoon and is closer to the bathrooms.
    3. Bring your telescope or binoculars. Set up a star gazing perch at night.....it’s spectacular. The downside of the first come area....both tents and RVs (generator noise) will be side by side. It’s very popular for families: we had a home schooling family on one side and a generator(RV) on the other. Busy as to be expected in this area, especially in October.
  • Colette K.
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Eagle Ridge Group Campground

    Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Prescott, AZ

    Eagle Ridge Group Campground is located within walking distance of Lynx Lake Recreation Area. At the lake, there is no swimming, but you may fish and use water craft. North Shore and South Shore areas each require a $5 per vehicle day use fee, but it is free to walk in.

    There are two group sites: Osprey can accommodate 25-75 people; Peregrine can accommodate 15-25. There are covered picnic table areas, fire rings, areas for tents, vault restrooms, water on taps. Be sure to make a reservation for one or both sites, depending on your group's size.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2019

    Pine Flat Campground West

    An unexpected gem!

    After four failed attempts to find a place to land for the night (two campgrounds not yet open for the season in mid-April and two dispersed sites that would not have been navigable in our low clearance van), we would have camped just about anywhere! Fortunately there were spots available here and we were greeted by a super friendly and welcoming camp host. Sites were all flat with tent pads; most had decent privacy between sites. All have fire rings, large picnic tables in good shape, grills, and lantern hooks. Vault toilets were clean. Artesian well that some reviews said the water quality was questionable; camp host says she drinks it but others do not. We filled up our water jugs and will give it a go. If it weren’t for the proximity to the road (89A) and the noise that goes with it (site 18 you might as well BE in the road!), I would have given this place 5 stars! For $11 (50% off with senior pass), this place was perfect for us!

  • Justin M.
    Apr. 23, 2023

    Maricopa County Park Lake Pleasant

    Enjoyable time

    Camped 5 nights at the desert tortoise campground in my NoBo travel trailer. Semi developed so no hook ups. Bathrooms were clean and the area was well kept. The spot includes a ramada with picnic table. There is also a fire ring pit w/ grill which you’ll need to bring firewood for. I fished off the shoreline which was only a few hundred feet from my spot. The spots are relatively close to each other and tent camping is also allowed. Water is clear and very nice. Wild donkeys from old miners back in the day still roam around. They are very accustomed to humans so won’t hesitate to steal food. Definitely something to watch pets around as well.


Guide to Prescott Valley

Tent camping near Prescott Valley, Arizona, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from well-reviewed sites to more secluded areas, there's something for everyone.

Tips for tent camping near Prescott Valley

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy hiking and exploring the trails at Thumb Butte Day Use Area, which is conveniently located just outside of Downtown Prescott.
  • For a unique experience, visit the Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake), where you can combine camping with off-roading adventures on scenic dirt roads.
  • Fishing enthusiasts will love the serene atmosphere at Kentuck Springs, where you can cast a line in a tranquil setting.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Prescott Valley, AZ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Prescott Valley, AZ is Enchanted Forest Trail Campsites with a 3.2-star rating from 6 reviews.

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