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Looking for the best tent campgrounds in Arizona? It's easy to find a Arizona campground for tent camping with the Dyrt. Each tent site offers quick access to one or more of Arizona's most popular destinations.

Arizona

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Looking for tent camping near Rio Rico? Find the best tent camping sites near Rio Rico. Each tent campsite offers quick access to one or more of Rio Rico's most popular destinations.

Rio Rico

The Best Tent Camping Near Rio Rico, Arizona

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!



Rancho del Nido

Mountain range within the Nogales Ranger District which lies just west of Interstate 19 and extends southward to the International border.

Tumacacori Mountains

When it comes to activities at Patagonia Lake, camping is a must. The campground features 105 developed campsites with a picnic table, a fire ring/grill, and parking for two vehicles. Select sites also have a ramada. Sites have 20/30 amp and 50 amp voltage. Sites tend to fill up in the evening from May until November. Campsite lengths vary but most can accommodate any size RV. Quiet hours (no generators, music, or loud voices) are from 9 p.m. – 8 a.m. See Park Rules.



Patagonia Lake State Park

Formerly Flying W Ranch - we've changed hands and names!

Amenities for RVs and Tents

Spacious campsites

Pet friendly groomed walking path 

Laundry

Bathroom

Campfire ring with mesquite firewood

 Free wi-fi

Star gazing 

Birding

Hiking

Licensed on-site massage therapist


Situated in an unique natural setting close to the Anza Trail along the Santa Cruz River.  Serene and peaceful yet only 1/2 mile walk to historic village of Tubac where art and history me

Sunflower Campground 

Enjoy some Great Food at Arivaca Soul Food Restaurant, grab your RV Space or one of our fully furnished units and spend the weekend, or the whole month. Beautiful Arivaca is located in Southern Arizona & is a very scenic drive, with so many things to do like hunting, wild life sanctuaries, bird watching, fishing, visit Ghost Towns or go panning for gold. Rich with history and beautiful sunsets and millions of stars in the evening, you will fall in love with this little town. Enjoy a beer downtown at the local La Gitana Pub and a game of pool, there is something for everyone here.



Universal Ranch RV Village

Bog Springs offers some exceptional scenery, either right from your campsite or a short walk away. Many visitors unfamiliar with Arizona will be surprised by the high grasslands that climb the slopes of the Santa Rita Mountains, the thick oak woodlands, and the conifer forest that covers the mountain tops.

Bog Springs Campground

Harshaw Road Dispersed Camping - San Rafael Canyon

Madera Canyon makes a large dent in the northwest face of the Santa Rita Mountains. Its higher elevation grants relief to desert dwellers during the hot months and allows access to snow during the winter. A world-renowned location for bird watching, Madera Canyon is a major resting place for migrating species, while the extensive trail system of the Santa Rita Mountains is easily accessed from the Canyon's campground and picnic areas. Madera Canyon has a long and colorful history. The Friends of Madera Canyon, a cooperating volunteer group, has developed a small booklet that can be requested at the gatehouse. If you are interested in joining the group, please write: Friends of Madera Canyon , PO Box 1203, Green Valley, AZ 85622. This area is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Madera Canyon Picnic Area

## Overview

Calabasas Group Campground is a place for groups of up to 250 people to enjoy scenery and privacy in a remote, natural setting. Weddings, family reunions and other social gatherings are especially popular during winter due to pleasant seasonal temperatures, yet it is open year-round.   
  
Calabasas is situated in Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona, home to a variety of ecosystems and recreation opportunities. It is located a short distance off Ruby Road near Peña Blanca Lake, 67 miles south of Tucson and 14 miles northwest of Nogales, Arizona.

## Recreation

A major attraction at Calabasas Group Site is nearby Peña Blanca Lake. The 45-acre, man-made lake provides birding, boating and fishing opportunities year-round. Anglers can try for rainbow trout, bass, sunfish, crappie and catfish.   
  
Groups also enjoy picnicking in the camping area, hiking or mountain biking on area trails or visiting historic sites.

## Facilities

The camping area can be reserved by one group at a time. Facilities at Calabasas include 14 tables, 12 campfire rings with grills, three pedestal barbecue grills, benches, a parking area and toilets. The site is spread out, so there is enough space to set up additional tables and facilities.   
  
There is no drinking water available; visitors must bring their own.

## Natural Features

Campsites within the group area are spread out among a stand of oak trees within a shallow, grassy valley. A few well-worn pathways lead to low hilltops in the area where visitors will find good views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. Calabasas sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet.   
  
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 plant communities as biologically diverse as those encountered on a trip from Mexico to Canada. 

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors can take an educational day trip to Tumacacori National Historical Park, which protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins, and Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, which preserves the ruins of the oldest Spanish Presidio site in Arizona. The border town, Nogales, is also close by.   
  
[Tumacacori National Historical Park](http://www.nps.gov/tuma/index.htm)

Calabasas

Recreation opportunities in the Nogales Recreation Area are dispersed among the Santa Rita Mountains, the Pajaritos, the Tumacacorisand the grassy hill country that seperates them. The Santa Ritas are topped by 9.453 foot Mt. Wrightson, which is surrounded by the 25,260 acre Wilderness area of the same name. Madera Canyonin the Santa Ritas is famous among birdwatchers the world over. A number of Forest roads, including the Madera Canyon Road, provide access to campgrounds, picnic areas and dozens of forest trails. Pena Blanca Lake, at the edge of the Atascosas, offers developed campgrounds, picnic areas and fishing for stocked and resident species. The Pajaritos are home to scenic Sycamore Canyon, a 7,420 acre Wilderness and a history of mining boomtowns and hardy pioneers.

Nogales Recreation Area

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Phoenix, AZ has a lot to offer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Phoenix. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Phoenix camping trip.

Phoenix

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Tucson, AZ is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Tucson

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Mesa

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Chandler

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Glendale

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Scottsdale

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Gilbert

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Tempe

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Peoria

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Surprise

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Prescott National Forest

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Kaibab National Forest

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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Arizona camping adventure.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

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Coconino National Forest Recreation

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Coronado National Forest

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Tonto National Forest

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Near Tucson, AZ — with the city dividing the national park in half — visitors and residents can find some of the best camping in the state. Saguaro National Park is named for the large desert cactus that decorates the Arizona landscape. Along with camping among the gigantic cacti, you can explore the Tucson Mountain District, follow trails to petroglyphs created by the ancient Hohokam from your campsite, and enjoy stunning sunsets and starry night skies in the Rincon Mountains. Campgrounds accommodate RV and walk-in campers. Visitors can also find roomy cabins near Saguaro National Park to stay in comfort.

Saguaro National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park, AZ is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Grand Canyon National Park camping trip.

Grand Canyon National Park

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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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THE BEST Tent CAMPING NEARRio Rico, Arizona

Top Rio Rico Tent Campgrounds

Rancho del Nido

Tumacacori Mountains

Patagonia Lake State Park

Sunflower Campground

Universal Ranch RV Village

Bog Springs Campground

Harshaw Road Dispersed Camping - San Rafael Canyon

Madera Canyon Picnic Area

Calabasas

Nogales Recreation Area

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