Looking for the best horse camping near Rio Rico? Whether you own a horse or are joining a tour group, equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. Find Arizona equestrian campgrounds with ease on The Dyrt.
Surrounded by gorgeous, scenic mountains & grasslands, you will enjoy magnificent views & pure serenity here at Rancho del Nido. When you ride or hike out on the Empire Ranch, you will feel miles away from anything and 100 years back in time. Each RV site includes full water & electric hookups with an easily accessible community dump station for septic. Horse stalls, 2 arenas & round pens on site. Trail ride through our direct gate access to the historic Empire Ranch (Las Cienegas National Conservation Area) & enjoy thousands of acres of trails. Horses/pets welcome! OHV’s welcome! Close to over 18 wineries!
$40 - $50 / night
$30 - $35 / night
Rock Bluff Group Site is just a short distance from Parker Canyon Lake in a remote and scenic region of the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona. The site is open to groups of up to 50 people to enjoy camping and picnicking, as well as fishing and boating at the lake.
Campers can enjoy an interpretive trail around the lake that begins a quarter-mile walk from Rock Bluff. Trailside benches are located at some of the best wildlife viewing areas. Bald eagles are regularly sighted during the winter, and osprey are sometimes seen migrating through the area in the fall.For those who like to fish, Parker Canyon Lake offers both cold and warm water species, including stocked rainbow trout and resident bass, sunfish and catfish. Boating is available with a limit of one 10-horsepower motor or less. Day use fee $8/day or $10/week__
The camping area consists of three sites with two tables and two campfire rings each. Tables and grills are clustered on small, walled patios. The facility provides trash collection and toilets.
The group camping area sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet in a small, rocky canyon dotted with oaks and junipers. Animals unique to the southwest, such as coatimundi, javelina and roadrunners, occasionally make appearances around the lake. The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.
A lakeside developed recreation site, including a boat ramp, fishing pier, general store and boat rentals, is located just a short drive from the group area. Day use fee $8/day or $10/week per vehicle (pay on site with exact amount) or pay online ahead of time at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388 We also honor all America The Beautiful national passes for day use.__ Passes must be clearly displayed when in Day Use Areas.
$45 / night
If you’d like to spend more than just the day, why not camp here under the magnificent Sonoran skies? Campsites are tucked among the magnificent saguaro cacti and mesquite trees in Posta Quemada canyon, an area developed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. These grounds consist of two large areas, El Bosquecito and La Selvilla, plus a number of smaller areas totaling 30 individual sites.
Camping Rates
• Tent Camping: $10 per tent/night
• RV, Car and Horse Trailer Camping: $15 per vehicle/night
Check-in and pay at the Cave Shop before entering the camping area.
$10 - $15 / night
Mesquite Ranch Campground is the perfect getaway from the crowded RV parks. This winter camping paradise is located approximately 55 miles south of Tucson. There is lots to do in this off-grid community including visiting nearby Buenos Aires National Refuge or fishing at Arivaca Lake. Rolling panoramic mountain views of the valley and some of Arizona's best birding and wildlife make Arivaca a unique destination. Some of our amenities include large BBQ areas, catch & release fishing pond. biking, hiking, boating, horse facilities, horseback rides and UTV rides.
$35 - $50 / night
Up to 40% off Instant BookSurrounded by gorgeous, scenic mountains & grasslands, you will enjoy magnificent views & pure serenity here at Rancho del Nido. When you ride or hike out on the Empire Ranch, you will feel miles away from anything and 100 years back in time. Each RV site includes full water & electric hookups with an easily accessible community dump station for septic. Horse stalls, 2 arenas & round pens on site. Trail ride through our direct gate access to the historic Empire Ranch (Las Cienegas National Conservation Area) & enjoy thousands of acres of trails. Horses/pets welcome! OHV’s welcome! Close to over 18 wineries!
$40 - $50 / night
$30 - $35 / night
Rock Bluff Group Site is just a short distance from Parker Canyon Lake in a remote and scenic region of the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona. The site is open to groups of up to 50 people to enjoy camping and picnicking, as well as fishing and boating at the lake.
Campers can enjoy an interpretive trail around the lake that begins a quarter-mile walk from Rock Bluff. Trailside benches are located at some of the best wildlife viewing areas. Bald eagles are regularly sighted during the winter, and osprey are sometimes seen migrating through the area in the fall.For those who like to fish, Parker Canyon Lake offers both cold and warm water species, including stocked rainbow trout and resident bass, sunfish and catfish. Boating is available with a limit of one 10-horsepower motor or less. Day use fee $8/day or $10/week__
The camping area consists of three sites with two tables and two campfire rings each. Tables and grills are clustered on small, walled patios. The facility provides trash collection and toilets.
The group camping area sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet in a small, rocky canyon dotted with oaks and junipers. Animals unique to the southwest, such as coatimundi, javelina and roadrunners, occasionally make appearances around the lake. The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges, or "sky islands," that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting biologically diverse plant communities.
A lakeside developed recreation site, including a boat ramp, fishing pier, general store and boat rentals, is located just a short drive from the group area. Day use fee $8/day or $10/week per vehicle (pay on site with exact amount) or pay online ahead of time at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388 We also honor all America The Beautiful national passes for day use.__ Passes must be clearly displayed when in Day Use Areas.
$45 / night
