Best Campgrounds near Queen Valley, AZ
Queen Valley, Arizona has several camping spots that work well for desert adventures. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground sits near the Superstition Mountains with both electric and non-electric sites. The campground has good desert views and you can walk to hiking trails from your site. Burnt Corral Campground lines the shores of Apache Lake and keeps things simple with basic picnic tables and fire rings. It's a good choice if you want a more back-to-basics camping trip. Tortilla Campground is close to Tortilla Flat and puts you right by the Apache Trail if you want to explore. You'll see typical Sonoran Desert plants and animals around all these sites. Watch for coyotes and javelinas, and store your food properly. Most people camp here in fall and spring when it's not too hot. Summer gets really hot, so bring lots of water and shade if you come then. You should make reservations ahead of time, especially when it's busy. The campgrounds work for both tents and RVs, though what's available at each place differs. Some have flush toilets and drinking water, but check each campground's details before you go. Many campers use Queen Valley as a base camp when visiting the Grand Canyon or Colorado River.
