Best Glamping near Roosevelt, AZ

Lost Dutchman State Park Campground houses upscale glamping options at the base of the Superstition Mountains, offering a refined camping experience with modern comforts. The glamping accommodations provide electricity, water hookups, and spacious sites with picnic tables and shade structures. "Highly recommend this park with spacious sites and great views of the Superstition Mountains and night lights of Phoenix," notes one visitor. Windy Hill Campground near Roosevelt Lake also features glamping accommodations with flush toilets, hot showers, and picnic areas under shade ramadas. Both locations maintain clean facilities year-round and offer a blend of desert scenery with lakeside or mountain views. The well-maintained glamping sites provide a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding natural beauty without sacrificing essential amenities.

Hiking trails directly accessible from Lost Dutchman connect glampers to spectacular desert landscapes and challenging routes like the Siphon Draw Trail leading to Flatiron summit. A recent visitor mentioned, "There is plenty to see around the area. Park is well maintained. Spots are close but not too close to each other." Water activities dominate at Windy Hill, where glamping guests enjoy easy access to Roosevelt Lake for boating, fishing, and swimming from designated docks. The Tonto National Monument featuring ancient cliff dwellings sits just across from Windy Hill, adding cultural exploration to the glamping experience. Both locations are accessible year-round, though winter months (October through April) offer the most comfortable temperatures for enjoying outdoor activities. Reservations are recommended, particularly during peak winter season when these glamping resorts attract visitors seeking desert warmth combined with outdoor adventure.

Best Glamping Sites Near Roosevelt, Arizona (18)

    1. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Superstition Mtn, AZ
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4485

    $35 - $99 / night

    "Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable. Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult."

    "We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table."

    2. Windy Hill Campground

    9 Reviews
    Roosevelt, AZ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 225-5395

    $25 - $50 / night

    "Make sure you secure EVERYTHING at your camp or you will come back to an unpleasant surprise when you return from you lake fun. There were no hook-ups where we were, but we didn't need then anyway."

    "We wanted to get close to the water but that was not what we ended up doing. We had to drive to take our kayaks to the water. There was an old cost ramp there but is was completely unusable."

    3. Usery Mountain Regional Park

    35 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 984-0032

    "Campsite 6 is the first one on the right, across from the Camp Host site, and as close to the entrance has you’re gonna get."

    "Good price, friendly staff. Clean restrooms, and fire pits. The hosts are incredible Ty yu"

    4. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    18 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4015

    "Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see."

    "I arrived after hours, but some of the staff still on site saw me grab my check in materials at the office."

    5. Houston Mesa Campground

    37 Reviews
    Payson, AZ
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 468-7135

    $22 - $170 / night

    "Perfect for the campers that still want amenities , such as showers, flush toilets and running water.."

    "Located just 1.5 hours from Phoenix, this is a super easy getaway from The Valley.  "

    7. Aspen Campground

    26 Reviews
    Forest Lakes, AZ
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 535-9859

    $35 / night

    "The lake is in walking distance with rentable boats and swimming. The site was a drive up, with a table and pit."

    "Beautiful location, Large sites. Camp hosts very friendly. The only downside is it very busy on the weekends. People swarm the place to get away from the heat in Phoenix."

    8. Pioneer Pass Campground

    7 Reviews
    Globe, AZ
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 402-6200

    "The campground is nestled in a secluded canyon amongst the Ponderosa Pines and next to an intermittent mountain stream."

    "There are 17-21 sites dispersed & in groups that include cement picnic tables, metal ring fire pits, and some sites also have Bear Boxes. There are 3-4 outhouses, no running water or amenities."

    9. Payson Campground & RV Resort

    17 Reviews
    Payson, AZ
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 472-2267

    "Bathrooms are always clean. The spaces are close together so if you are spot picky (want more of a personal space feel) you will need to get recommendations or visit it to mark your spots."

    "Staff was very friendly and helpful. Good mix of "parking lot" style camping and secluded sites. Even the cheap lot camping had good space between trailers."

    10. Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Globe, AZ
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 402-6200

    $16 - $150 / night

    "Biggest downside it is RIGHT off the highway so expect road noise. About the loop (single spaces called Brundrett 1): There are 12 spaces with co-ed bathrooms (toilet only)."

    "The campground is right off the highway so there was a fair amount of traffic noise, but not unbearable."

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Glamping Reviews near Roosevelt, AZ

260 Reviews of 18 Roosevelt Campgrounds


  • Ryan D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Pioneer Pass Campground

    Great place for a quiet night amongst the pines while you explore the Pinal Mountains

    The campground is nestled in a secluded canyon amongst the Ponderosa Pines and next to an intermittent mountain stream. The views on the drive up from Globe to the campground at 5,900 feet are gorgeous.

    The campground and bathrooms were clean. Some of the sites are a little close together, but others are nicely separated.

    Each site has a nice fire pit with a grill gate and a concrete picnic table.

  • Stephanie S.
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    Very nice

    Very clean. some sites have an outdoor kitchen. close to the road but we didn’t notice noise. A decent size dog run and a small rec center that I didn’t have a chance to see.

  • Michael B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Spillway (AZ)

    Woodsy and Clean

    Beautiful campground with great weather! These are drive up campsites with great hosts. There was a nicely cleaned out fire ring and a good size flat ground area for our 4p tent. The campsites were a little close at times and was noisey after quiet hours but not after midnight which was good. At our site we were down wind from the restrooms so we would catch a smell at time but, it was a short hike to the spillway and follow that to the lake which you could rent boats and skip rocks.  Very woodsy and a nice cool night perfect for a fire.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Close to the city, deep in the wilderness

    Reservations are necessary, as many people grab these spots, and often for long stays (14 day maximums). Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

    Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult. The individual sites are pretty small and hard to put a tent anywhere but the paved drives into each nook, much of the ground is covered in small plants and cacti. There's a picnic table/bench thing at each spot, plus a fire pit grill (which is the only place you can burn). Bathrooms and showers are on site and worked great during our stay. Bring plenty of water to hydrate with!

  • Laney S.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Aspen Campground

    Awesome place!

    Great getaway for those from the valley. The lake is in walking distance with rentable boats and swimming. The site was a drive up, with a table and pit. You can make reservations ahead and we picked a spot away from others so it was super quiet. Perfect temperature to sleep outside or in the tent. Stars are magnificent here.

  • Brandy La Shea S.
    Oct. 2, 2018

    Payson Campground & RV Resort

    Nice place to stay

    I am not sure where the pictures posted here are from but it is definitely not from this campground.

    It is a nice little campground with a pool and small launder mat room. Bathrooms are always clean. The spaces are close together so if you are spot picky (want more of a personal space feel) you will need to get recommendations or visit it to mark your spots.

    Saturday nights include karaoke by the pool or live cover band. My kids enjoy staying here but be warned that "resort" should be taken lightly. There is a "playground" which consists of a metal swing set, uncovered and a small basketball court. This is also right near the dog pin area.

    You are off a major road so near by shopping is a breeze but you will not be forced to hear the traffic so no worries there.

  • Liza C.
    May. 14, 2017

    Houston Mesa Campground

    Houston Mesa campground

    Perfect for the campers that still want amenities , such as showers, flush toilets and running water.. Campsites had campfire ring, picnic table at each site.. had cell service every now and then can hear traffic from a nearby Main Street which meant to close to town for me..

  • N
    Jun. 8, 2020

    Aspen Campground

    Beautiful location

    Beautiful location, Large sites. Camp hosts very friendly. The only downside is it very busy on the weekends. People swarm the place to get away from the heat in Phoenix. We fished a couple of lakes and they were stock regularly and lots of shore access. There isn't a lot of trash locations so people seem to leave their trash everywhere. It is a pet peeve of mind that if there is no trash can take it with you. I picked up bags of trash fishing. Fun place to visit Monday thru Ftiday.

  • Jess B.
    Oct. 4, 2019

    Pioneer Pass Campground

    Real Mountain Top View

    This campground is Free. There are 17-21 sites dispersed & in groups that include cement picnic tables, metal ring fire pits, and some sites also have Bear Boxes. There are 3-4 outhouses, no running water or amenities. To get there from Globe it’s 7 miles of dirt one lane switchbacks on the side of the mountain. I have seen campers before but it is not very easy to get up there with them. There are bears and other wildlife. Even have seen a tarantula (pictured). Like many state land out here they have cattle loose and they do travel the road up the mountain so keep that in mind.


Guide to Roosevelt

Roosevelt, Arizona camping offers diverse accommodations at elevations ranging from 2,100 feet at Roosevelt Lake to nearly 6,000 feet in the Pinal Mountains. The climate shifts dramatically with season and elevation, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F near the lake while mountain areas remain 15-20 degrees cooler. Winter nights in higher elevations can drop below freezing with occasional snow.

What to do

Explore ancient ruins: Take a short drive from Windy Hill Campground to see the Tonto National Monument cliff dwellings. "Across the road, lies the Tonto National Monument which shows off some terrific examples of early Puebloan cliff dwellings," notes one camper.

Mountain biking trails: Access numerous difficulty levels from Usery Mountain Regional Park. "Close to everything, including some awesome Mountain Biking from green to double black diamond trails," shares a visitor who rated the experience five stars.

Night sky viewing: The higher elevation campgrounds offer excellent stargazing opportunities. At Pioneer Pass Campground, campers enjoy clear night skies at 5,900 feet elevation. "Beautiful sunset, amazing view of moon rising over mountains. Heard some coyotes in the night, which was exciting," reports one visitor of their experience in the Pinal Mountains.

What campers like

Temperature escape: The elevation changes provide relief from summer heat. "Usually about 25 degrees cooler in then Phoenix. Close to lakes and creeks along with hiking trails," notes a camper at Aspen Campground.

Wildlife encounters: Many campgrounds offer opportunities to see desert and mountain wildlife. "Elk wander through the campgrounds in early mornings and evenings," mentions one visitor about their glamping experience in the higher elevations.

Lake access: Roosevelt Lake provides water recreation opportunities that contrast with desert surroundings. "The end of the closed boat launch was heaven for us," shares a Windy Hill visitor. "We like to put on life jackets and just float in the refreshing cool water."

What you should know

Road conditions: Some glamping locations require challenging drives. At Lost Dutchman State Park Campground, "Roads are narrow and there are unforgiving drop offs on the sides," cautions one reviewer.

Generator noise: Be prepared for mechanical sounds at some campgrounds. "This place takes the prize for the most generator impacted site that we've ever stayed in our lifetimes," reports a visitor to Windy Hill. "I went for a 45-minute walk around the campground, and counted 13 different generators all going at different frequencies."

Weather preparedness: Conditions can change rapidly, particularly in mountain settings. "There was a storm that rolled in (not on the weather forecast!) It came in FAST! Fortunately we had easy up tents because we had to drop one down fast and put stuff on top of it," warns a camper about their glamping experience in the Roosevelt area.

Tips for camping with families

Site selection for privacy: Choose sites carefully for family comfort. At Mesa-Apache Junction KOA, "Our site (I believe most as well) was gravel but naturally pretty level. We had plenty of space between us and adjacent sites."

Playground access: Some locations offer dedicated children's areas. "The KOA features a small fenced playground with a tetherball, swing set, merry go round, and a table with an umbrella," notes a reviewer.

Wildlife education: Use animal sightings as learning opportunities. "We enjoyed a splendid paddle out on the water near sundown, after many power boats were already back up on their trailers," shares a Windy Hill visitor about their Roosevelt glamping trip with family.

Tips from RVers

Dump station information: Know where to find facilities before arrival. "There seem to be one super secret place to dump your trailer water, grey & black. While you can dump there for free; you cannot find it without a treasure map," cautions an RVer about Timber Camp Recreation Area.

Site dimensions: Research space limitations before booking. "Carefully review the site you select to be sure it will accommodate your rig," advises a Lost Dutchman visitor.

Leveling considerations: Some areas have challenging terrain. "We had site 118 which was closer to mountain so view was very good," mentions a Lost Dutchman reviewer who found a workable spot for their RV.

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